San Andreas independent., 1858-01-09
SACRAMENTO LETTER.
Nen Comforters-Representdtires dropping IN
Bummers-Local Nears-Proposed ner Bills.


SACRAMENTO, Dec. %, 1851
Mr.. EDITOR That most interesting
question, lately so perseveringly discussed
by the newspapers, to-wit: the necessity
for an immediate extensive importation
of feminine usefulness and virtue, in the
shape of young women, capable of playing
the riano, making puddings, sewing on
buttons, spanking babies and doing the
thousand and one other little etceteras
that thrifty housewives are supposed to
excel in-must, | am afraid, despite the
apparent zest exhibited. and its peculiar
interest, give place to the all-absorbing
topic of politics. We shall soon, no doubt,
have politics here, politics there and pol
itics everywhere-naught but politics
During the present week, well-fnished
strangers have been dropping into the
metropolis and congregating upon the old
Tom Tiddler's ground at the Orleans.
Others equally glossy there are, but evi-
IDENTIFY not Representatives of the people
These hang desperately to the button
holes, varying that amusement with chew
ing heads of walking sticks, sitting on
two chairs, or consuming brandy concoc-
tions. In a word, the political teetotum
has actually begun to spin-and the ninth
session of the California Legislature is
about ready to commence operations
There is handsome sum in the public
treasury, which, no doubt, will be the first
thing solicitously looked after, in order to
prevent the necessity of issuing scrip for
the amount.
Who may be the particular stars" it
is not easy to tell The Governor looks
well, but little savage, and looks as
though he'd ''give EN- fits" The antic-
ipated State Ball is principal topic of
conversation. 1t is to take place in the
National Theatre, the parquette of which
is to be boarded over, SO as to admit of
700 or 800 guests-the probable number
that will flirt with Terpsichore on the Sth
evening of January.
Going into the Capitol the other day,
which looks well after its recent titiva-
tions, | observed that the seats were being
taken up by priority of possession, sys-
tenn that will be unsatisfactory, probably,
to those coming last The Calaveras
Assemblymen are opposite the Speakers
a bn Iaft ,,f ho Il Il
Our friend Parker is here, at the Dawson,
pegging away at business
= With regard to local news, there is
probably little here to interest you, al
though many items.
The Supreme Court has removed to
corner of 18th and j streets; Post Office
into 4th near X County Court will shortly
remove to 7th and X.
\ weak steamboat opposition is hang
ing over us, neither active nor passive.
Part of one of our principal thorough
fares. III which much very heavy traffic
takes place, is being laid with foot deep
or so with boulder gravel, at a cost Of
$500 per running foot, half way across
the street As Il practical essay in road
making, it will be of interest to know the
result. The foundation stone of new
brick school house was laid the other day,
with much ceremony, by the grand lodge
of Freemasons-Patton architect The
draughtsman and designer of the Steam
Wagon has given up his job, on account
of small pay, but the wagon will be out
in a few weeks, probably. The great
bridge is now ready for the trussed super
structure, but the works are not proceed
ing.
The newspapers have not yet begun to
threw out suggestions for the guidance of
the next session, and as | think it about
time, suggest the following bills for con-
the despatch of business
An Act to facilitate the obtaining of
divorce, and the reduction of matrimony
to a mere verbal agreement and arrange
ment, to be dissolved at pleasure by either
party.
An Act amendatory of an Act concern
ing an Act entitled an Act to set aside
an Act concerning an Act amendatory of
an Act to elucidate certain circumlocu-
tory concentrations and accumulative
simplifcations in jurisprudence
An Act to double the attachment law
of 1856.
An Act to define the utility of the lien
law passed-as amended the last
session of the Legislature.
An Act to establish equivocations for
the benefit of gentlemen of ease, whereby
games of chance may be, by means of
acquired dexterity on the main chance,
converted into actual games of skill.
An Act to relieve every body who has
carried pound of pork over the Sierra
Nevada mountains.
An Act to establish finger posts for the
benefit of invalid newspaper carriers.
Yours, Box.