Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-09
Sacramento Letter.
SACRAMENTO. NAV S. 1857.

SACRAMENTO, May 5, 1887.
EDIfoRs JOURNAL Contrary TO my own ex-
pectations ] am now engaged on the last letter
from the Capitol to the fatyiff JotRNAL aud its
readers. On Thursday las! at half past twelve
o'clock the Eighth Session Of the California Leg
islatnre Adjourned sine die, or swooned away into
quiet oblivion To be fair. we should not speak
harshly of the dead, but rathet remember all the
good deeds which they have performed,
What they have failed to accomplish for the
good OF the dearly beloved people, and the many
faults and SINS together with much odium, for
which they are not guilty, will find too soon d
ready proelaituer In every political aspirent for
office, and from every stump in the State. 1t is
most easy to condemn-and most agreeable to
many TO pronounce bitter accusations and unjust
criticisms on the action of men, and particularly
public servants. Such course effects but little
good, and seldom gratifies any but the weak
minded who often pursue this course, condemning
everything in Others to raise a reputation for
themselves.
The first great act of the Session will remain
fresh in the m emory of the people OF this State
for years to come-that of bringing the celebrated
Senatorial war to close. The delay and expense
which the Senatorial farce cost the State for the
three years war carried on by the political chiefs
of the various tribes could not have cost the
State less than half million dollars.
The next important act Of the Legislature was
the impeachment case. Their proceedings against
State officers will have the good effect of naugu-
rating better state of things for the future.
Many OF the acts which they have passed will
be of the utmost Importance to the State and
subserve the ends of Justice. Others which were
matured in the House and failed in the Senate to
pass, will be deeply felt by the people. The
means provided by the Legislature, and the &C.
tion had in reference to the State indebtedness
though strongly procrastinated will produce
some good. aud perhaps regain the lost conf
dence which the people in the Eastern States
manifested to California. The citizens will settle
the question beyond doubt when they come to
vote upon the Constitutional Cow ention Act.
The Chattle Mortgage Act is a good law, and
was much needed. 1t will prove highly benifeial
in its operation.
The members of the judiciary Committee Of
the House deserve much credit for their laborious
efforts to pass bills of great Importance, and
badly needed by the State. Mcssrs. McKune,
honorable mark apon the records Of the House
and won for themselves well earned reputation
as talented. honest and industrious men.
The last move politically made by the members
OF the Legislature was the complete summerset
of the X. N. members TO the Democracy. The
Republicans are now buckling on their armour
for brush with the Democracy next fall when
the various parties will start out with the old
favorte cry VI - the Union and Constitution is in
danger and must be saved" From Supervisor
to Governor lhis will be the watchword, and the
mighty masses will rally in their strength at the
call OF their leaders to save tbe Union and per-
petuate liberty for ever.
There was a grand and patriotic gathering on
Saturday night. to raise means to aid Walker
He will receive much important aid, both in men
and money. The feeling is high in his favor.
The expedition to Sonora is By no means con-
sidcred failure as no confidence is put in the
report that Crabbs party have suffered. or that
any revolutionary struggle prevails, and as hope
to be there in less than one month, hope also to
be able to write you Of the peace beauty and
richness of that country and the complete sue
cess of the expedition. To you Messrs. Editors
and to the readers of the JOURNAL, say, with
many regrets at parting, farewell
l. RICHELIEu.