Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-06-15
The Candidates.

ONCE, styled Ino 'LaSG IlgnG OI GHe OeSSlOn,
Col. Gift is reported as having said, "that if
person were 10 enter either of the legisla-
tive halls with o cooked pistol, and present
ing it, say that he intended shooting the first
person his eye fell upoa who was candidate
for Congress, that two thirds Of the members
would be seen to dodge under their desks .!
This remark, even although facetiously made,
is nevertheless the embodiment of considera-
bic truth. No less than dozen names are
now hoisted in different portions of the State,
each having some pretension, and concerning
whom, their several friends make urgent ap-
peal.
Let us look without prejudice at few, and
upon another occasion we will discuss the re-
mainder, promising however, that we do it in
no spirit of party, for that we ignore, but be-
cause this is one of the prominent topics of
the day, and we as public journalists, deem
It oUr duty to inform tle people, Wt0 tlose
are, most likely to come before them for their
suffrage. To accord praise to whom it il due,
IL considered praiseworthy, aud 90 tlama
when we think proper. is Il tight We 8haIf.
claim, and this. as laid down in our last issue
We shall do without fear. Let the people look
well 90 the men VINO are heiag set forth, ana
rather let oil party ties he a.a rsr3 than
that we should longer be s3 10 the horde
of hungry, rapaeioas, w.rc- pullers who have
so long packed our conventions, and stuffed
our ballot boxes.
CHARLES H. BRYAN of Yuba, has most GER
tainly made his mark as legislator. He is
lawyer, Broderick democrat, and most
able debater. Possessed of much natural in
tellectual strength, and speaking in solemn
and convincing style, seldom indulgng in le-
vity, he soon gained prominent position in
the Senate, which his shrewdness and tact,
permitted him easily to retain He rather
shuns public display, but when it becomes ne
cessary, soon makes known "what manner of
man be is" He is both an original thinker
and actor, and so, while he avoids all eccen-
tricity, he yet sometimes astonishes his friends
who have not been informed of his views up
him as we thought, struggling amid the
aUGves Of error, but still admired his inde-
pendent, bold and natural mode of thought
and action. He is a fully unfolded man, and
even should he fail in his present hopes, will
never trip, stumble, and vanish. He will re-
main upon the stage, for California requires
such men.
PHILIP T. HERBERT Of Mariposa, has been
prominent member the past winter, and is
a man Of clear understanding, usually forti-
flying his opinions with sound argument at
any rate, he advocates them with zeal. ayoy-
thy only Of sincerity and truth. He is an
effective, though not graceful speaker. He
was member Of many prominent commit
tees, and few questions were matured without
his advice. During the session, he made seve-
raj speeches. little severe at times, but suf-
ficiently well worded and powerful, (although
wanting lOgic,) to show him man of ability.
He is better described however, as man of
strong will, great prejudices, and who will
leave no stone unturned to accomplish his
purpose.
JOIN 7. CRENsHAw of Nevada, is a man of
talent, has been close watcher of the pub
lie business, and useful member. He is
courteous in debate, sometimes little embel-
lished in style, but always speaks in good
taste. He possesses rather a contemplative
mind, which in conversation might be mista-
ken for indeoision. His position has rather
been taken upon matters of general interest
and yet few have exceeded him in influence
He is man much respected, and will COM
mand strong vote in his own county.
JAMES W. CoFFRorH, of Tuolumne, is ano-
thcr, and the last asprant for Congressional
honors of whom our space permits us to
speak this week. Mr.. Coffroth has been rather
a troublesome man to his opponents, but not
considered as very severe or overbearing
He is pertinaceous and determined, and has
followed near to the principles profcssed to
his constituents. His course during the win
ter, would indicate man likely to make
strong run, should he be fortunate enough to
secure the nomination.
Such, (seems to us) the character of some
of the men who are prominently spoken of
for the important Office, as seen from their re-
cent public life. We selected their names
from the multitude, as those which first oc-
CURED to Us, not to advocate their merits.
but to put the people at thought. 1t is for
them to say who shall incorporate their person.
al history with the next Congress, and it is
also for them to say, who shall retire to pri-
vate life, with the bitter reflection that "mo-
marches are cruel and republics ungrateful.o
CUTTING AFFAIR.-Quite serious row oc-
Cured at a dance house in this village on last
evening. A miner having said