The Placer herald., 1861-04-06
Lincnln's Policy.

The announcement that the Administration III
tends to cvacuate Fort Sumter, and leave South
Carolina and the Confedcrated States in quiet
possession of the same has operated like IL show
er bath upon Republicans, and caused sudden
dampenng of the military ardor that was fierce
for 'wolloping" King Cotton and all his adher-
terly stroke Of policy and try to indorse it, but
the rank and file either denounce it as a buckir &
down. or humbly coniding in the wisdom Of ''Old
Abe take it for granted, that from his position
he is best enabled to judge of the proper course.
But it is evident the II owe is distastetul. and i'll
uccords with the notions of those who were re-
Gently dcnouncing Mr.. Buchanan for not rein
forcing Sumter.
But party discipline will be enforced; and al
though some may bolt the Administration. yet the
mass of the party will find an excuse for this
move of Lincoln, and call it craftsmanship and
wisdom. when if it had been the act of Buchanan.
would have denounced him as a houry-hcaded
traitor. deserving only of the halter.
But the Republicans have not yet had time to
work themselves up to the full point Of approval;
and to relieve their chief of the responsibility of
the act; they are disposed TO shift much of the
load upon the shoulders of Gen. Scott, Of whom
report says defends it on the ground of military
necessity. But why this quibbing? Let Lincoln,
who is the head of the government, stand as
sponsor; he has done right and his party should
not endeavor to rob him Of the credit Of an act
that will meet the approval of the popular voice.
Lincoln us President is now in position where
he understands that it will not do to follow the
dictum of the mpracticables Of his party; and
he knows too. that Ibis masters. the people, do
not favor forcing tn seeding States at the point
Of the bayonet.
The anti.coercion doctrine will do more to-
ward healing the difficulties of the countrys.
that hostile manilestoes. OF the strengthening of
fortifications.
AppoRr1oNMENr BILL.-The bill for the
Legislative apportonment of the State under
the late census, is about complete III the
hands of the Committee for presentation to
the House. The basis made is, 5000 inhabi-
tants for Senator, aud 1850 for an Assem-
blyman. Under this Placer county will be
entitled to one Senator and three Assem-
blymen, and a joint Senator in connection
with Nevada county. To be connected with
Nevada in a Senatorial district, will give
very general satisfaction to the people OF this
county. The constant communication be
tween the two counties, makes this the most
natural association we can have.
The bill proposes to allow forty Senators
and eighty Assemblymen-the Constitu
tional limit. We would prefer if but two
thirds of the number were allowed, but when
there is such pressure for office as exists in
the State it is useless to contend against the
creation OF places that are sanctioned by the
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of the small counties are to obtain a brim-
ming full measure Of representation under
the bill. For instance: San Diego gets half
a Senator, and is said to represent over four
thousand inhabitants, and vet, at the last
general election there were but two hundred
and sixty six votes polled in that county;
while Placer county, that poIled five thou
sand eight hundred and thirty two votes,
gets but one Senator and haf. The census
of San Diego may be correct, ut it does
not look so; and if members believe there
has been any cheating around the board, they
should not be hasty in disfranchisi"g coun
ties that have large voting population.
GEoRGErGwN WAGON RoAD.-The citizens of
the Georgetown divide, El-Dorado county, hold a
meeting to-day, to organizea wagon road com
pany. for the purpose of building a wagon road
that will interscct the Carson road in the noun
tains beyond Placervilc. 1t is claimed that such
a road will shorten the distance between Sacr,-
mento and the Washoe mines to an extent. that
will cause large amount of ireighting over it,
Town TRusTEEs.--At the election for Town
Trustees on Monday last there were l43 votes
polled. The following gentlemen having got the
l..
viz:-Amos F. Cove 1873 votes; H. R. Hawkins
13l; Tabb Mitchell 1885, Il. W. Hlyer 1856;
Moses Andrews l3l.
On Thursday evening the new Board were
sworn into office, and entered upon their duties.
II. r. Hawkins elected President for the year,
Jno. G. Boggs Marshall; j. p. Brooks Trca surer;
and A. S. Grant Clerk.
New RESTAURANT Miles Furnace has recent
ly fttedup his brick store room for Rcstau-
rant and it now looks as cosey and neat as one
could wish. Any one wishing square meal"
should give Miles call-he has q splendid cook
who understands how to "ticke' your palate.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The Breckin-
ridge State Central Committee have called q
State Convention to meet on the llth of June,
to nominate Congressman and State officers.
The test recommended at the primary elections
will be: care you opposed to coercion? Are you
| in favor Of amendments to the Constitution in
accordance with the doctrine laid down by the
! Peace Conventon?" The Committee have also
issued an address to the Democracy of the State,
but it has not yet come to hand.
ENLARGEMENT. Bishop x Co., have recently
enlarged their butcher shop. George seems to
be preparing for an extensive business when the
Railroad comes.
ANOTHER notwithstanding the dull