, 1862-01-10
Our Society.

trated in the wanton conduct of men in ig-
.noring all the rules of good order and pro-
priety which should govern the individual
members of community Some men forget
the relations which rightfully exist between
the members of society They fancy them
selves in possession ofian the rights and
immunities secured to them through its
salutary and refining influences, with It's
regulations, and arrogate the privilege at
the same time of doing as they please, re-
gardless of consequences. They make no
distinction between the individual relations
which the social compact undeniably impo-
ses, and a life of undisturbed freedom on
the open plain or in the mountain wild.
Such men seldom if ever reflect that the
general good order and conduct of the COM
munity in which they may happen to be
passing temporary sOjourn, rests in GER
tain degree upon their shoulders. They
are men who have generally been accuS
toned to speak as they please, act as the4
please, and shape their conduct withzu, DO g
cording to their own totally unrestricted
notions of propriety. This unbridled IL
cense of opinion or notion, is entirely in
compatible with that condition of public
rectitude and good order which is indispen-
sable in subscribing the best interests Of
community. Some one has said that a
proper conception of the duties and obliga-
tions of men in assuming the position of a
social compact, is a surer guarantee Of good
order and virtuous conduct among the mem
bers of that compact, than all the police
regulations of a great city; and we have
too good an opinion OF the inward prompt
ings and motives of men, to d sbelieye the
statement. Experience demonstrates the
fact that the dispositions of individuals can
not be remodeled, and they prompted to
manly and creditable department, throug h
the agency of bolts ard bars and prisons
A social community needs nober and
more elevated prompting than that which
only serves to stimulate the baser passions
of mankind, in order to render it desira-
BILE place of residence. A due sense of re-
gard for the rights of others, punctilious
adherence to those regulations which are
calculated to secure these rights, enjoyed
alike by all, together with the ennobling
principle of goodwill to fellow-men, are
the only real safeguards to society in an in
dividual or general sense. We make no
allegation against the usual police court
regulations of towns and cities; these are
necessary to guard against the prowling
deprcdatons of that very small class who
regard neither the obligations of society nor
laws known to exist.
The practice of shooting and cutting, up
on the impulse of the moment, is too much
in vogue; and we are satisfied that those
among whom these unfortunate occurrences
arise, must upon second thought denouBce
them as derogatory to their own better feel
ings, as well as to the maintenance Of good
order and public safety Such occurrences,
being often repeated, bring degenerating
influence upon the people. They learn to
regard them with Indifference and if one
happens to be passer-by, is only glad that
in the whizzing of bullets around kim, he
was fortunate enough to escape uninjured
Becoming familiar with such scenes, the
people are apt to forget the disastrous con
dition of society to which they lead, and in
after years find it necessary in their e,tima-
ton, to resort to severe measures to eradi-
cate an evil which has been allowed to grad
ually grow up in their midst. The acts of
violence to which we allude are not only
unjustifable, but they are disgraceful to the
participants as well as the community in
which they are committed. Neither do
they exhibit the marks of true courage, but
are the legitimate offspring of unbrided
passion. A truly brave man experiences
no fear, and exercising reason and judgment
in his conduct, seldom has occasion to resort
to violent means. Hence We aver that a
proper regard for ones own manliness, of
character, and due sense of obligation we
are all under to preserve peace and harmony
in our midst would prevent the frequent
recurrence Of such scenes.
From SALMON RIvER.-Mr. Ledyard,
who arrived from Salmon river this week,
informs us that the snow varies from one
foot to two feet and half in depth between
this place and the Alpowa; beyond there
to the foot of the mountain the snow is not
so deep, and the weather is less severe.
The trail from Lewistor-Uia Craig's and
Robes mills the only one now travelled;
is said to be in good condition, and 0ill
probably be kept open. In coming out
Mr.. L. met pack train going in 10 the
mines, and he reports that there was train
behind to come out.
JELLY CAKE AND WINE. We acknowl-