Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-29
Insane Asylum Bill.

EDlroR NATIONAL DEMoCRAT:-Wben the
bill to establish an Insane Asylum at Marys
vile was before the Assembly for final ac-
tion, Administration men predicted its passage
in such tone of confidence and of candor
that many persons were fain to admit that
sectionalism was not the policy of the chiv-
airy party in this State. They said; "It is
no political question A sense of duty to the
Northern counties will constrain the maiori
ty to grant this act of justice and prudence" ."
But the spirit of faction has overcome all
considerations of public good. The bill was
defeated by low intrigue, 10y personal and 20
litical malice. The record of votes stands 4
lasting monument of shame, plainly showing
the despicable motives governing the majori
ty Of the Legislature Young of Nevada
siezed the favorable opportunity to crafty
dislike toward one Of the Yuba county dele
gates, at the expense and injury of his con
sttuents. He may learn at the cost of pop
ularity that the first duty of a legislator is
to diyest himself of personal anmosty. Oh
stinacy without reason may subject his con
duet to suspicion. The mere dictation of
party will not Justify the violation of inpor
tant trusts. The few Administration men
who were above the prejudices of the hour
deserve credit for their maniness Their in
tegrity of character will be remembered to
their honor. Elected to represent northern
counties-the counties that furnish all the
means to sustain government-they took and
held a determined stand in favor of their
constituents They are entitled to praise.
Others, not having strength of character, or
being moved by sordd motives meanly evad-
ed the issue-thus proving themselves un-
worthy of the confidence of the people But
what terms of reproach should be applied to
the weak shftless individuals who, promis-
ing support failed to keep their word ? If
this lack of memory was uniform in its ope-
rations, some slight excuse could be given for
the vicious habit; for however much we
might detest the falsehood, we could, by ex-
ercising charity, forgive the duplicity and
PiS bhS tl"h9SiVseOl' Dut IL 10 pTucIlceu
only on occasions where strict party vote
is not necessary; hence, their conduct merits
severe reprobation. Let a southern measure
be under discussion-let opposition be mani
fested-then "the household troops" can be
found in their places, ready to obey orders
emanating from the Custom House. If any
are missing, the whippers-in can find the
truthful (?) enjoying their otiun, cum diqnitate
in the abodes that shall be Lameless Mat
tels OF interest to the people are neglected
and the money of the people 50 andered
that such men may, like maggots, rot in cor
ruption swindling bulkhead bill fills the
House with eager, eXpectant members But
speak of the rights of the masses and YOU
are laughed at Urge the claims of the North |
to a miserable pttance from the public treas
ury and you will be treated like q beggar |
The air ofSacramento is pernic Gus to morals,
dangerous to integrity, blasting to honorable !
principles. An arrogant majority have drawn
| line. They have proved 10y their votes that
he North need expect no favors They could
lot refuse at a better time The miners know
hat no dependence can be paced in the
p' esent Legislature; and having le rn-d
wisdom by bitter experience they will know
how to redress their grievaees. A day of |
retribution will soon arrive.
Vox PoPUII