The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-10-22
The Senatorial Election.


is the favorite candidate Of the people for
election by the Legislature, but also as to
propriety of filing the vacancy, by appoint
ment from the Governor, until the Legsla-
ture shall elect.
Column upon column Of advice and in
slruction has been given Gov. Weller, point
ing out to him the importance of filling the
vacancy, to all of which, he has doubtless
given the consideration it deserved, and no
more. Some OF the editorial fraternity, from
the colnplacent manner in which they have
volunteered their unsolicited advice, seemed
to consider themselves the proper persons
to instruct the Executive in the duties of his
Office. All this was certainly kind, and
evinced not only disposition to be obliging,
but to devote a portion of their attention
to other than their own individual business.
We hope the Governor appreciates and is
properly thankful for such friendly services.
We have not been Of those who have told
the Governor lis duty in the premises, and
pointed out to him the Constitutional pro-
visions applicable to Senatorial vacancies,
but hope he will not be offended At our fail
ure TO do so, as we had an impression, per-
haps foolish one, that it was none Of our
business, and that he was the proper judge
of the propriety of filing the vacancy, and
attending to all the other duties incident
to his position. We were willing that
he should take such action as he deemed
best, believing that he was competent to de-
eide as to the proper course to pursue, and
were content with whatever action he might
take.
The latest atlvices are that an appointment
is to be made. Very well, we are satisfied;
sound, national Democrat will be sure to
be appointed, and none other. This much
we can say for certainty, as Gov. Weller
has no sympathy with any other kind.
We are not exercised in spirit about the
Senatorial appointee, however, but are look
ing forward to the election of Senator by
the Legislature with considerable interest,
and have already given expression as to the
man of our choice. That man is John b.
Weller, and he is undoubtedly the favorite
candidate of the people, The Democratic
press in different parts of the State have
spoken out strongly in his favor, and say
that he is the choice Of ninetenths of the
Democracy in their respective countless
One paper only, we believe, prefers Gen.
Denver, and number have not expressed
preference. Of all the candidates, and their
number is constantly increasing, Governor
Weller is the only one who receives gene
raj, out-spoken Endorsement from the Demo
cratic press and party. This is not the re-
suit of the intrigue, An attempt to make an
undeserving reputation for the man that
game we hope is about played out in Cali
fornia) but is a popularity fairly won by
eminent and honest public service, and con-
sistency and reliability as Democrat.
But while Gov. Weller is the choice of
the great body Of the Democracy Of the
State, who regard his election as fixed fact,
opposition that will use strenuous exertions
to encompass his defeat. At the last Sena
torial election, although the choice of the
party for one of the terms, he was cheated
out of an election, and if des crate work will
accomplish the same result again, there are
those in the party who will endeavor to
bring it about.
We assert it as fact not to be controver
ted, that lie is the choice of the party; and
could an expression be obtained by ballot,
he would receive ten votes to one for any
other man. But there are those who are
not content that he shall reach the position
tho general desire accords to him, and con-
sequently numerous candidates come out
to divide his strength. Men who can proba-
| bly, obtain four or FIVE votes in caucus, start
out as Senatorial candidates, when It is pa
tent they have not the remotest chance for
nomination, and their ll-timed aspirations
will only tend to complicate affairs and en-
barrass the action Of members Of the Legis-
lature. OF course it is the privilege Of every
man TO run for office if he sees fit, but it is
nevertheless presumptous in any one to force
his name upon caucus where he does not
not stand the ghost of chance for nomina-
ton. We also find gentlemen, the incum'
bents Of lucrative offices, which are ample
compensation for their political services, en-
terinr for the Senatorial race, in the vain