Butte record., 1857-01-10

anu mother OF MS own lovely DOy. "A
fond mother, a loving wife, and a
true, firm friend to those whose quail
ties Of mind and heart she admired,
she leaves an aching void in her hus-
bands heart that years will not eface.
But wherefore weep her matchess spirit soars
Beyond where splendid shines the orb of day;
And weeping angels lead her 10 those bowers
Where endless pleasures virtues deeds "
THE eighth session of the Legisla
ture convened at Sacramento, the
present seat of government, on yes
terday. The day was undoubtedly
occupied in swearing in the members.
Last Evening, the caucus of the
Democracy undoubtedly nominated
officers for both houses, thus giving
an opportunity for many of the ap-
plicants to turn their faces homeward,
and resolve to seek office no more.
To day, the Legislature will com
plete its organization by the election
of its officers, the Governors Mes
sage will be read to thin house, and
the legislature will be in working
order.
Two of the most important ques
tions which will present themselves
for the consideration and the action
of the present session, will be the cleo
ton of U. S. Senators, and measures
for the proper adjustment of the
States Indebtedness. The former
subject has been before the people
for several years, and has been dis
cussed elaborately in every shape
that it has assumed, and the subject
has been referred by the people to a
legislature so thoroughly Democratic,
notwithstanding the opposion Of ma
ny who call themselves democrats,
as to foreshadow in unmistakable lam
guage, the desire of the people Of
California to be represented in the
United Senate by none but true and
national minded Dcmocrats-thosc
who have labored, and will continue
to labor for the success of Democratic
principles. Men who can forget
the principles of the party, and op-
pose its nominees for the purpose of
securing the elevation of particular
men, are not the men to represent
California, and aid the incoming ad
ministration in the preservation of
the institutions of our country. A
cargo Of such men might be blown by
the passing gale, to any port where
sclf-interest would lead.
The public journals and public
opinion have agreed in recommending
that our Senators should be men
who are thoroughly identified with
the interests of the State, and who
would be governed in their actions
by principles instead of individual in
terest. In reviewing the canvass
just passsd, We challenge the fercest
opponent to show proof that Messrs.
Broderick and McCorkle have not
been thus governed. They are
identified with the interests and
prosperity of the State, and are both
essentially California men. All will
remember the zeal with which they
labored to secure the instruction to
our delegates to the national conven-
ton to cast the vote Of the State for
the President elect, and their labors
to secure the triumph of Democratic
principles throughout the State, re-
gardless Of the particular men whom
its nominees might favor.
1t Is important that the northern
portion of the State should have a
Senator during the approaching ad-
ministration. Wagon routes, and
railroad routes will be established,
and man who is familiar with the
passes IN our mountains. and the ma
ny advantages and facilities posses
sed by this section of the State,
could properly represent us in matu-
ring such measures upon the floor of
the Senate. These considerations
have induced us to support the gentle
men above named, and if they should
induce the legislature to cut loose
from the political foodwood of other
states, and place them in the United
States Senate, we believe they would
confer the greatest possible benefit
upon the State.