The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-07-02


The Democratic State Convention Inch con-
vencd al Benecia OH The 2lst ult., made The fol-
lowing nominations for the various State offices:
For Governor, John Bigler, OF Sacramento; fui
Lieut.. Governor, Samuel Purdy, of San joaquin
tor Judge OF, the Supreme Court Alexander
Wells, of San francisco; for Attorney General
John t. Mcconnell, OF Nevada; for Com ptroller
Samuel Bell, of Mnriposa; for State Treasurer
s. A. McNeans, of Ell Dorado; for Superintend-
cnt of Public Instruction, p. K. Hubbs, of Tu-
olumue for Surveyor Generals S. H. Marlet,e, of
Calavcras.
The vote on the first ballot stood as follows:
Bisler, 1874: Roman, 3d. Huuu, AZ Thus it
will be seen that Governor Bigler was triumph
anfy re-nonlinaied on the first ballot This re-
suit, while il doubtless creates some discomfort
among The enthusiastic friends of Mai. Roman
is hailed with satisfaction by The democracy at
large. Gov Bigler has been so maliciously and
blindly viIlified by portion OF The Independent,
(not the Whg) press for months past, that the
sympaihies ofhis party oughout the State were
excited III his behalf. They determined that he
should not be killed off with ignominy by the
slanderous pens of the bitterest enemies of the
party. Gov. Bigler is not weak man in Cali
fornia to-day, and the Wing party will do well
10 look upon HIM as such in making their noni-
nation in the Sacramento Convention.
Mr.. Purdy was re-nominsted for Lieut.. Cover
nor with very little opposition, his principal op-
ponents being Messrs Bradford aud Warner
His nomination was made, we imagine, with the
view, to unite the rxtentionists and anti-exten-
tionists" of San Francisco.
The nomination of Alexander Wells for Judge
of the Supreme Court, was made by reclamation,
the name Of no gentleman being presented III
opposition. MIR. Wells is doubtless an able man,
but decidedly Objectionable for the lack of = mo-
raj character and purity of life" His great pop
ularity in the Convention is perfect mystery to
". We look in vain for the cause oft.
Mr.. Mcconnell, for Attorney General, was
also nominated by reclamation. He appears to
be very popular with his party in the large min
ing Counties and will therefore lend additional
strength to his ticket.
Mr.. Bell, for Comptroller, although young
man, is said to be qualified for this important
f~sS'N' aio 10 ouPP"oCu ~ oC
popular in the South. We think the nomination
Of Mr.. Pierce would have been decidedly pre-
ferable in every respect. His untimely with
drawal Of his name from before the Convention,
is the only cause of his defeat.
Mr.. McMeans for Treasurer, is also a polite
nomination. As legislator. he is extensively
known a. an industrious and energetic worker
Hailing from the strongest democratic portion of
the State. he will of course poll the full strength
Of his party.
MIR. Hubbs, for Superintendent of Public In
structon. is certainly one of the least objection.
able nominations on the ticket. He is man of
the most indefatigable energy. most important
qualification for this position.
Of Mr. Marlette, for Surveyor General, we
know but little. He is, however, spoken Of as a
gentleman of fair talents.
Taken as whole, we think the ticket is well
calculated to concentrate the strength of the
Democratic party. Whether it will be elected
depends in great measure upon the actiol OF
the Wing State Convention, to be held in Sac
rsmento on Thursday next