Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1865-12-16
LETTER FROM THE CAPITAL.
rrEox QUE SPECIAL coRnrsroxpEyr.l
SACRAMENTO, December 8, 1865

SACRAMENTO, December 8, 1865.
EDIToG Journal The wisdom OF the State,
or a proportion of it, as Senator's and Assembly
men. and other representatives of particular in
terests known as Third House " members, have
assembled here to transact the business Incum
bent on them as the representatives OF the peo-
prc of the Commonwealth. In point OF learning
integrity and sobriety, the incoming Legisi''uie
receives the fatterng commentator OF ola SUI
rers of being second to none, if not the pest e'-
or assembled here The passing Chances OF an
outsider would bear them out in the assertion SO
far as limited knowledge would justify.
The Union members of both Houses met IN
caucus on Monday evening, 4th, to nominate OH
GERS for the session, and quite as much zeal was
displayed by candidates for the various positions
in their efforts at place-hunting as formerly was
in the nominating Conventions of Trinity. In
the Senate the doors were closed through de-
sire on the part Of the members to conceal the
sacrifice of their especial claims from the respec
tive applicants. The nominations made in
harmony, not an offensive word being used. Of
the result in each branch you are already aware.
III lHN -ASotihbiN SAN'e 49, "'S 'AS"" -
friends Of soldiers in procuring positions for
them Several Of the candidates were from the
Eastern armies, and some members were dispos-
cd to ignore the claims Of the California troops.
Col. Lee, from Alpine county, formerly of the
Fourth California Volunteers, made some forci
bic and eloquent remarks in favor of the Califor-
mans. and his efforts successful in clecting
his man. But two candidates for Speaker were
presented ,-Yule, of Placer, being successful.
Very little has been done yet, and appearances
indicate that the election of Senator will be the
first business of the session, as very little else
can be accomplished in any other direction until
this is disposed Of Of the fortunate man, or
whom he may be, know but little. As yet it
is not generally known who will be candidates.
OF names mentioned in that connection are Low,
Cole, Sargent, Phelps, FELTON, and Parks, the
comparative status of the men likely to be elect
ed being about in the order named. However,
of this understand | do not vouch, only giving
public expression of opinion. If, as some init
mate. all are dropped, and new man taken up,
Lewis Cunningham, of Yuba, would be an envi-
able representative of California in the United
States Senate.
On Tuesday Mr.. Shaw, DEM of San Francis
co, introduced resolution in the Senate to adopt
the Constitutional Amendment, which led to
amended resolution being offered by Mr.. Benton,
with particular alteration from the original.
The rules were suspended by vote of 30 to !,
and the resolution read second time and order
ed printed. Indications would seem to show
that even the Democrats will not oppose the
olution, if they do not support it. In the As
sembly, Eager, of Alameda, on Wednesday offer
cd a similar resolution and it read third
time and placed on its passage.
The first Bill of the session passed by both
Houses, was introduced by Mr.. Hawes, relative
to the Police force of San Francisco. On Fri
dav Mr. Pcarce introduced Joint Resolution
instructing our Senators and Congressman Mt
Washington to oppose any Act favoring the sale
of mineral lands, which was referred to the COM
mittec on Mines and Mining Interests. Mr.. Low
EFT gave notice of intention to introduce an Act
for the repeal of the Act excluding traitors and
alien enemies from the Courts of Justice in this
State. In the Assembly, Sth the Joint Resolu-
ton adopting the Constitutional Amendment
abolishing slavery or involuntary servitude in
the United States was adopted, and reported by
message TO the Senate.
Emily Thornc and Dan. Setchell arc entertain
ing the Sacramcntans, and Se1chell certainly
maintains here his reputation as first-class com
cdan Miss Thorne, as Hester Gracebrook in
the Unequal Match, gave excellent satisfaction,
and will please Sacramento audience for some
time, as she is wide-awahe, pretty and sings like
lark. X