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622 DECEMBER 21 & 22, 1865 GRASS VALLEY UNION
we intended to leave for San Francisco. During the afternoon, we took a stroll around town, visited the
state buildings and the high grades. Sacramento is a rapidly rising place, and must become one of the
most important cities in California. Her people are undoubtedly the most energetic and enterprising to
be met with anywhere. And certainly it is only in California that such a people can be found. Large brick
buildings are being raised to meet the new grade, while a number of new and elegant ones are in progress
[sic] of erection. Her business men are an active, shrewd class; activity is visible upon every side, and the
visitor to Sacramento at this time would hardly recognize the town that had [till] recently been the scene
of an immense deluge. Sacramento should be the pride of the State. And everywhere in our Golden Land
should her people receive that mede of praise to which their energy and go-a-headitiveness so fully entitle
them. We know of but one drawback now to this flourishing place, and that is the location of the railroad
headquarters in their midst. Could they succeed in getting rid of this great incubus, there would be no
single impediment to their reaching that eminence which all must give them the credit of meriting.
MORE ANON.
We shall continue our notes to-morrow. We have so much to say that it would be impossible to
crowd it all into one issue of the UNION.
WINCHESTER SCHOOL.—We yesterday afternoon paid this school a visit, expecting to find an
examination under full headway, but were kindly informed by Mr. Potter, the gentlemanly teacher, that we
were just one day ahead of time. The examination takes place to-day, and we hope it will be attended by
as many of the parents of the pupils as find it convenient to do so. The presence of parents and friends at
these exercises inspire teachers and pupils alike with energy; and certainly it is asking of the parents but a
small favor to invite their presence at the school rooms on such occasions. The teacher will be pleased to
see a large number of visitors to-day.. Don’t disappoint him.
ELECTION OF SUPERVISOR.—On last Monday, says the Transcript, an election was held in
Bridgeport, Eureka and Bloomfield townships, for a Supervisor to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
absence of Wm. McDonald from the State. The candidates were J. B. Johnson, of San Juan, and A.
L. Woodruff, of Bloomfield, both good Union men and well qualified for the position. At 5 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon, returns received at San Juan showed a vote of 237 for Johnson and 100 for Woodruff,
giving Johnson 137 majority. The returns for the upper portion of the district will decrease the majority
somewhat, but Johnson is undoubtedly elected by a majority of from 75 to 125. He will make an efficient
member of the Board.
NEW QUARTERS .— Our friend E. W. Roberts has just removed his law office into a very fine
fireproof building, on the west side of Mill street; the building lately occupied by Dorsey & Walker. He
has fine carpets down, new stove, and lots of other nice things. This looks like prosperity.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1865
NOTES OF A TRIP.
A LETTER OF INTRODUCTION.
Before leaving Grass Valley Mose Korn handed us a letter (similar to one given by him to Lynch of
the Gold Hill News a year or so ago) which he said would introduce us to his brothers in Sacramento, and
insure a good time. Arriving at the Capitol, we lost no time in presenting the letter. To our astonishment
we soon found that Mose had said all kinds of hard things about us and cautioned his brothers to keep
an eye upon any loose articles of value that might be lying around. The brothers Korn seemed to place
no confidence in Mose’s statement, however, as they showered kindnesses upon us for which we must