, 1856-11-28
No Paper Last Wsek-The Reason Why,

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As some of our readers may be curious
10 know the reason why no paper was is
sued from this Office last week, We will
state for the information of ALL what many
Of them are aware Of that in consequence
, of the attempted swindlc of the bogus joint
convention of the last legislature, connec-
ted with the Office of public printer--the
printing Of the laws, journals, &c. it be-
came necessary to submit the matter to the
U. S. Treasurer, as TO whether the action
of the pretended convention Of the two
5 houses was TO lie sustained, or tie former
territorial printer be continued in onice TN
til his successor was legally elected. The
official notification Of secretary GUTHRIE in
the premises, rcpudiaiing the first PROPOSE
ton and affirming the latter, was not re-
cevcd until some time in June or July last.
In the meantime, pending notice Of his de-
cision, prudence dictated that no prcparo-
tions be made, or expense incurred for the
execution of the public printing in cXpec-
fancy. 1t was not, therefore, until the
question had been set at rest at head quar-
tiers, that arrangements were made for
commencing it aud for that purpose, a
supply of snitable paper had to he obtained
from San Francisco, consequently but little
hcad-way had heen made on the work until
about the LIST Of September since which
time it mas been driven with all the energy
and capacity os the establishment towards
completion. For the last two months, es.
pccially, the publisher Of this paper has
been at his post day and night, 10 the end
that the enactmcn's and proceedings Of the
hst legislature might be ready for delivery
and distribution Oh the meeting and organ.
ization of the assembly on Monday next.
The better to further, and if possible ac-
complish this object, the entire force of the
Office last week was thrown upon the pub
lie printing, consequently no paper was is
sued, Our readers will bear in mind, how
ever, that il there is any loss sustained in
any quarter, it is our own. As, according
to our reckoning Of time, year is measur.
ed by the duration of Grty.lwo weeks, So,
also, it requires ffty-two numbers TO com.
pletc a volume. We trust this explano-
ton will prove satisfactory.
Although we dislike TO indulge in perso-
nal illusions, we must be permitted to say,
in this connection, that it is decidedly
amusing to observe with what assiduity
some two or three contemplate little cliques
and knots Of would-be-great-men-softshell
sore-headed pretended democrats, with the
aid and comfort of the "kinky-hairp and
the owl" and bat" gentry, have set
themselves to work in order to procure the
defeat of Mr.. FuRsrE for public printer by
the legislature which viii convene in few
days, They seem to be vastly more am
bilious about the matter, and manifest much
more anxiety as 10 the result, we are at
liberty to say, than docs Mr.. F., or any
person with whom he is connected in bust
ness. If it is expected that either he or
MS will pander 10 the selfish, sordid interest
of 0ay oortOric, for the purpose Of securing
the privilege of executing the public prin-
ting, or If II is supposed that either Of us
can he estrnnged from steady adhcrance
TO the principles and uSuages of the demo-
cratic party TO secure, thereby, the emolu-
menis of pultry position, it is not MS, but
some persons else that the search is made
for, and the minds Of all such might Just
as well as not he dsabused at once, and IN
time. We owe allegiance to no clique or
faction but the pcoTlc-the masses. orall
trading, designing, dishonest politicians, or
those who consider themselves annoiuted
and peculiarly set apart for Office, we en-
tertain for them that supreme contempt
that can admit Of Lui slight agreeable in
tercourSc.
Should the opposition, with the aid Of
traitors in our own rauks, succeed in de.
ieoting Mr.. FrRsTE for public printer, we
imagine they will have a sweet time in do
ing it, and he will have the satisfaction Of
seeing the hands Of those that played the
game against him. Besides, should Bu-
cHANAN Gc elected president We have in
our mind, just now, number Of gentleman
who may have axes TO grind this winter,
when VIC will certainly embrace the oppor-
tunity oftaking a few turns on the crank,
) preiaps on the "back-action principle
We will anydcr "Heh n0Hage' tue re-
cord in the {" Blue Book and take notes
of the performances in the Green Room
We are not badly alarmed, however, as
VIC think there will be suiicency Of the