The Placer herald., 1857-01-31
Editorial Correspondence.
SAN FRANcIsco, JAN. 90, ]


SAN FRANCIsco, JAN. %, 1857.
Dear Heruld:-"W the Cat is out the
rats will play" is trite old adage, and no
doubt often true, particularly in family
where the rats and mice are not well regula-
ted. But what is to be done, the cat can't
always stay at home, there must be some re-
spite from the drudgery of business, ergo.
the cat must sometimes be absent even at
the riskof small shindy among the rats.
Philosophy is my fort, as any one can see
who peruses the columns of the Herald; and
now having deduced from premises quite in
contesable the propriety of a little recreation,
| am disposed to enter upon the narrative
and give our readers the benefit of our trav-
els, not that there is the least Importance
connected with anything we saw, heard, or
said, but simply upon the ground that it has
been seen and heard through editorial ears
and eyes.
Before proceeding, wish the printers to
understand that we do not use the word rat
in professional sense-we don't keep those
animals around the Herald Office.
Leaving the quiet unostentatious comforts
Of Auburn on Sunday last, we were dragged
through mire and jolted over rocks without
anything occurring worthy of commentator
save the good humor and accommodating
spirit of our driver, until we arrived at Fol
som. This aspiring little town wears brisk
business like look, and if the new county
project can only be effected, it will have a
permanency equal to most mountain towns,
A failure in this respect will prove fatal, if,
the railroad should be extended into the in
terror, which must eventually be DONE For
company report themselves in debt about
100000 which shows it now to be paying
investment, and if it is profitable now what
may they not expect when it shall be extcn-
ded so as to do the carrying business for
Placer and Nevada.
One hours run brought us to the Capital
where we found the comforts Of home with
our friends of the New Dawson House, on
4th street. People said the city was very
dull, and | make doubt that the great stir
and for of spirits, has somewhat abated
since the election of United States Senator'S
From what | could learn in conversation
with different members of the legislature, |
am impressed with the belief that we have
an honest working legislature; and look for
Il short session. A Constitutional Conven-
ton will be provided for--I think that is
certain add although the cost will be heavy
it is, all things considered, the only practical
BILE mode Of introducing the desired reforms.
The interests of Placer are most carefully
watched over by our delegation, and the peo-
pie can congratulate themselves on having,
as whole, the best delegation that ever rep
resented them at the State Capitol. | don't
stop to make distnctions-there are black
spots occasionally upon the sun.
Since my arrival here, have met one OF
the joint committee appointed for, and who
have been investigating the charges 50 I'M
specifically but most injuriousy thrown out
by the Governor in his annual message.
against Doctor Reid of the Insane Asylum.
This committeeman told me, that they de-
Z ,anded from the Gov. the charges which
were urged against the Doct and that the
Gov. had neg ecel to furnish any, but that
the present incumbent Doct Lanedon had
submitted a set Of charges, none of which
he had sustained.
Doubtless the Committee will shortly
report and then we shall have it officially.
Upon the whole it has been mean trans
action and one that all hands from Gov.
Johnson down should feel ashamed of
would tell you all about the theaters
and other sights about this place, but then
| have already spun my yarn quite long
Should there be anything wrong in this issue
Of the Herald the readers will remember
that the editor is out, that ''the other man.
has a newly married wife to care for, and
that no one ever thinks Of holding the Devil
responsible. j. A.