Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-29
The Candidates for Office.

dates ii is quite difficult for the good people 10
Judge correctly as to the merits OF each. IT is
particularly hard for the honest miner las the
politicians call that class of our best citizens
about election times,) to judge correctly between
the candidates, from the fact that the mining
population turn out the smallest number of Office
hunters.
1t is not our business, however in the present
article to critcise the candidates, or dictate to
the people the persons for whom they should
vote. Every candidate up for Office in the Coun-
ty is we'll known to the people, and therefore is
not dep ending on US for an opinion. We would
recommend to the citizens of Trinity, whose in
tcrests arc at stake to a considerable extent in
the County and State election, to 60 to the polls
and cast their votes for such men as they candid.
ly believe to be the most honest and capable to
discharge the duties of the office they seek, in
dependent of every out or inside influence or
consideration of personal friendship or hatred
Two Of the candidates for Governor have al
ready addressed the people of Trinity upon the
various questions which make up the issues to be
tested and decided in the coming election Hon.
John B. Weller, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, opened the cam paign in Northern
California in his speech delivered here on the
30th ult. Mr.. Weller's speec was considered a
bold and able effort free from that condc scendng
solicitation which as general thing character
izes the plea of politicians and Office seekers
The impression which his speech made we believe
vas very favorable. We consider the style in
which Mr.. Weller delivered his speech as digni-
fed and becoming to who stood on an
equal footing in the United States Senate with
the most distinguished men of the country We
like dignity and independence OF character above
all things in the politician. We like to hear
politician deliver his opinions, and advocate
whatever principle he believes with frankness
and independence that leaves no doubt as W hat
he does believe, or as TO what position he occu.
pies in the political world.
Col. G.. W. Bowie, the American candidate for
Governor, also spoke in Weavorville on the goth
inst. The Speech of Maj. Bowie was a clear and
logical enunciation of the American principles,
and an impartial exposition Of the State issues
Maj. Bowie showed himself to be gentleman
possessing high order Of talent and thorough
knowledge Of the political history Of California
lie stands before the people of California with
good record. and in his nomination it will not be
disputed by any one, but that the American par
| ty have selected the very best man their party
could possibly boast of in the State All will
accord to Maj Bowie the title of an honest high
minded gentleman.
The Republican candidate, Hon Edward Stan
ly, will not be as far north as Weavcrvilc before
the election. The above ramed gentlemen com
pose the Gubcrnatoral candidates.
| 1t may not be amiss to mention now, briefly
eht names Of the District and County Candidates
! Hon. John C. Burcs, who represented this
County in the last Legislature heads the list on
the Democratic ticket for State Senator to repre-
sent the 2lst Senatorial District, composed Of the
Counties of Humboldt and Trinity, in the next
Legislature. 1t is needless for us to say word
about Mr. Burch bis name is enrolled amongst
the pioneers Of Trinity County, and his talent is
at least highly appreciated by the Democratic
party OF this County the principles of which he
he has constantly advocated from the organiza-
ton Of political parties In the County. Mr..
Burch's political consistency has gained for him
the confidence of the people for whom he lcgis
lated, and won for him reputation for honesty
and political stability. We have taken the trou-
BILE to examine Mr. Burch's record of last winter,
and to discriminate closely his course as a Re-
preventative Of the people, and feel proud to say
as well for his own sake as for the peoples intc-
rests that his Legislative career and conduct
| presents a clear and honorable record.
Hon ]. +. Wyman. of Humboldt is the oppon
ent OF Mr.. Burch for the Senate or this gentle
man cannot speak from personal know ledge
but from the representations OF gentlemen in
whom we put the most implicit confidence, we
learn that Mr.. Wyman is high-minded and hon.
orable man. Mr.. Wyman is at present the
County Judge of Humboldt County, and was
/ first brought out an independent candidate
but is now, VIC understand running on the Anne
rican ticket. There can be no question but that
Judge Wyman possesses the requisite talent and
qualifications to Gil the position if elected.
Our candidates for the Assembly are also we'll
known to the people of Trinity County. Ed. Neb-
! Neblctt, the American candidate for the Legisla-
! ture, was one OF the early pioneers OF our COun-
ty, and has always sustained himself amongst
our people. (who have frequently honored him
with Office and high trusts,) in manner becom-
ing good citizen and faithful officer. Mr.. Neb
lett has just served the people of Trinity County
as Sheriff for period of two years. and VIC think
we are borne out in the remark by the record of
his acts, that 40 county in the State OF California
could ever boast OF bettor or more vigilent Off
! Ger.
| His opponent, is j. C. Crowninshield Esq. the
regular Democratic nominee, and a gentleman
with whom our citizens should be thoroughly ac-
quainted. lie has resided for some years in the
County, and at one time edited the Trinity Times
in which capacity he gained for himself the re-
putaton OF being good writer and gentleman
of marked talent.
The candidates for the District Attorneyship
arc James Gallagher Esq, at the present time
Justice of the Peace, and o. II. 7. Norcross, Esq
Both gentlemen possess high moral characters
and we presume are sufficiently well qualified for
the Office. Had we space we should proong this