Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12
NOV Below will be found the Address c


Hon. j. I. FARLEY, of this county, in taking
the chair as Speaker of the Assembly OF the
State of California, on the Sth of January,
1856.
Gentlemen Of The Assembly.-The distin-
ruished mark of confidence and regard which
YOU have Just bestowed on me calls for the
expression of my sincere Acknowledgements.
The position to which you have elevated me
is high and a responsible position; and this
fact increases nv sense of the Obligations ap-
pertaining to so high trust inexperienced
as | am in the parliamentary rules, l
cannot but feel an unaffected distrust IN
my abilities and fitness for the task
before me. But while ! cannot hope to
equal the just expectations OF Others,
or nv standard of proficiency, | have that
confidence in every member of this House,
which leads me to repose upon his reasonable
indulgence; and | invoke the aid of every men,
berlin the discharge Of a duty in which we all
have common interest and III the ADJUST
ment of questions that may arise, to the en-
barassment of our deliberations. Difference
of opinion upon political subjects and upon
the details of legislation, are perfectly CON
sistent, the harmony Of personal feelings, but
the virtues of liberation and forbearahee
necessary in all the relations of life, are pecu-
liarly so in public bodies like this, and never
fail in their happy results. A diversity of
sentiment is unavoidable under institutions
like ours, and serves the Office both of at
tanning truth and checking extremes. This
Capitol. with its stately walls, is made up of
variety of materials of diverse shapes and
sizes. but which combined, constitute spec-
men of strength and beauty, which will be
admired for ages to come. SO the conflicts
of opinion are capable of harmonious action,
and from the elements out Of which arise the
social fabric and law and order.
We have met to promote, if we can, the
interests of the State; and among the achiey-
ments within our power, We may greatly ab-
breyate the usual term of our sessions. 10
accomplish this, prompt attendance upon the
hours of business, and strict compliance with
the rules of proceedings, are indspensa-
BILE can assure you that | will be actua-
ted by a spirit of impartlality, and an earnest
devotion to my duties. And doubt not, 1
shall have occasion, at the close of our labors,
to thank you, not only for your kindnesses
and courtesy, but for your zeal for the public
interests Let Us all now resolve in the
commencement, so to act that when we come
to seperate. we can look back on the past
without remorse. and forward to the future
without fear. Let us remember that we all
belong to the State, and that the State be-
longs to us in common with our conStit-
uents
We behold every where the outline Of that
expanded picture of prosperity and glory
which awaits the destinies of this common
wealth. To elevate California in the scale
of intellectual and moral eminence among
her sister States, as well as to develope her
unbounded resources, are objects worthy Of
the highest ambition. To aid in these great
ends we have been dedicated by the people
for the time being. We will be successful
only in proportion to our vigilance, energy
and fidelity That we may be fortunate in
the discharge of our trusts and happy in all
our relations here, is my most ardent wish
To contribute to this by every thing in my
power, is the only mode by which | can re-
pay you for the honor YOU have conferred
upon me.
The distinguished gentleman-and | am
proud to call him my personal friend-whc
last occupied this chair, discharged its duties
with an ability which few may hope to eqnal
but which, nevertheless, his successors al
should aspire to emulate
Gentlemen we have been constituted by
the free men of great State coordinate
branch of the aw-making power of their gov
ernmcnt; let us determine that no partisan
feeling shall be brought into conflict with the
great interests which generous people have
confded to us; and that while we may hon
esty differ in opinion, we will never forge
that we are all Americans-all Californians
Six OuNcEs-Samuel Evans showed u
last Sunday morning six ounces of as pretty
gold-dust as ever came out of the mines
1t was the result of seven hours work last
Saturday, and he informs us that they would
have done much better, but they were unable
| to procure but a small quantity Of water.
Da~The Georgia Mining Company, who
own large portion of Soldiers Gulch
/ turned the water into their canal Thursday
afternoon. This claim is situated within
twenty yards of the back door of our Office
and as we pen this article, the roar of the
water is very loud. We hope in few day
to be able to give good account of the sue
cess of this company
MORE Goops.-Kely q Symonds are nov
receiving large and varied assortment o
dry goods, groceries, crockery, &c.