The Trinity journal., 1856-10-11
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Letter from Canon Creek.
CANON CITY. October 9th. lS5

CANON CITY, October 9th, 1856.
MEssRs. CURTIS GoRDoN.-Gents.: AS have
been busily engaged for the past week. my COM
munication must necessarily be brief.
We have been blessed with a fine rain which
will give a new impetus to mining operations
Already we hear the merry voice and shrill whistle
of the miners as they are pitching in," with a
hearty good will The miners in this section we'll
know that it requires but labor and energy TO OBJ
tain the yellow dust, for here we have some as
rich claims as can be found in northern California.
We have been expecting visit from Mr. Hen
dee the Ambrotypist-and some of the boys fixed
up for the occasion We donned our white shirt
and looked as smart as possible, for the purpose
of having an impression taken; but as the Artist
did not arrive, and our shirt got soed, we are
obliged to postpone that arrangement for the
present.
We are glad to see the Road oversecr has come
to the conclusion that our trail needs repairing.
One days work has already been performed upon
it, by party of four men. and we presume that
so much labor must suffice for this winter Surely
there are now enough upon this creek to keep the
road in good repair, if but onc-third should do
their duty.
In my last promised to lay before you my
sentiments regarding the course pursued by Cali
fornia officials, as a general thing. In the first
place in the mines particularly. changes are so
often taking place that the community do not
take interest enough in politics to look into the
character and antecedents of the candidates
noI lot, Al. .n.
offices. They have party preference which in
huences them to vote for this or that ticket. with
out really knowing for whom they are casting
their suilrages, and often corrupt men are forced
upon the people. The result is, an empty Treas
ury, heavy taxes, etc, etc.
Then, again, there are men in this country who
have made and still make onice-seeking their
business and study. You will always see this
class on hand as the campaign approaches, with
ready tact to their knowledge and arts to for
ward the election of some candidate. 1t may be
that their names are not before the public, still
they less interested. 1t is asserted that in
this county there are no less than five persons in
terested in one of the fat offices. How can it be
expected that men can faithfully perform their
duties with their hands thus tied Is there no
remedy that can do away with this evil Surely
you would not propose the ballot-box, for all are
not aware of these facts
These facts must be made public, and the char
acter and qualifications of the different candidates
must be canvassed and if they are not of the
right stamp, select those that are-and mark the
change. OF the candidates now in the field, it is
said that Mr.. Messec will get more than the
strength of his own party, because it is believed
that he will make good and efficient officer
The Democracy hold a meeting in this place
this evening. The enthusiasm is not great.
Cahills ball comes off this week, and it is ex-
pected that it will be the ball of the season. We
learn that several ladies will be present from
Wcaver-and other places.
As am late will close for this week
Respectfully, BETA.