Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-09-08
TRJNITY JOURNAL.
te,ter from Douglas City.
DOUGLAS CITY, Sept. l, 1860.

DOUGLAS CITY, Sept l, 1860.
" Ion JOURNAL Having learned the result
"a County Convention, held at Weaver, Aug.
49, and of the nomination of Fred. Walter,
f,r Assemblyman at the coming November
,r.tor have few remarks to offer to the vo-
Ia Trinity county, and especially to those of
r--,.s CITY precinct There are two candidates
: ~ field already for the Assembly, and two
ovnccted as the nominees of the coming
...eptions. From the general expression which
80 hoard the labors of that Convention result
80 unsatisfactory to the people, and the
-.,t;ments expressed toward the independent
..,a;date "a. C. Lawrence) indicate him to be
..->bino but favorite. The dissatisfaction is
~-~,,v increased here by the action of our own
22.,.ootioa. The delegates from this precinct
,rere elected with the express understanding that
49, should only support candidate for the AS
.o,.blv who was known to be favorable to J. W.
penvcr for United States Senator, bat one of
.hen provcd recreant to his trust; announced
s;uself as a candidate fer the purpose of defeat
a. the wellknown wishes OF his constituents ;
ana violating the pledges which secured his ap-
noiptment and by uniting with a few of the
doxn river delegates succeeded in getting some
balf dozen votes, thereby throwing the nomina-
Alan TO man who is not the choice Of this place,
and who with proelivities as now represented for
T1oited States Senator, cannot carry a corpOral's
cnard of the vote of this precinct. ! am advised
that the nominee OF the Convention, Mr.. Walter,
isa most worthy citizen, and deserving of the
esteem and confidence of his acquaintanees. But
Iask the community at large if that is all that is
necessary for a man to possess who is to bear the
createst responsibility that the county can CON
fer? Is that all that is required to defeat the
inrigues of political demagogues, who have left
nothing undone TO usurp the ri ghts Of the people
IN their legislative privileges by placing in nom
nation incompetent men, The law-making pow
q is one of great interest, and hope that every
czen in Trinity county will leave out friend
sbip and personal favoritism in the coming elec
Hon, and cast his vote for some candidate who
has Sufficient capacity and will be honest and
faithful to his constituents, and crush out this
ravaging monopoly which carries measures thro
legislative halls in accordance with The AMOUNT
paid for the services of members.
. had hopes that the sad experience Of last
wears Convention would serve as lesson against
Designing politicians, in putting forward personal
favortcs at a sacrifice of qualification SO long
as the people leave the nominations to a few de-
4ignng men, Just so long those nominees will he
defeated, or the people will be represented by
Unworthy and inefficient officers. | hope the
people of Trinity county will thoroughly exam
3ne the merits of the different candidates before
dhem, and choose the man who is competent to
represent the county with ability, honesty and
perseverance. And il none of the candidates are
6ound worthy of such confidence and suffrage.
would suggest that the citizens of Trinity do
assemble in mass meeting, and nominate a candi.
date who will be worthy of confidence, credit
TO himself and an honor to his county, and can
support the dignity of his position. Let us for
once lay aside personal preferences and prcjud-
ces, and party nominations when they are unwor-
thy Of our support, showing a preference for
principle, integrity and ability, over party avail
liability. When men thus determine TO throw this
|vitupcratng party antipathy aside and attend
more to regulating their domestic laws according
ITO the wishes and welfare of the county, then
lnnce more peace and harmony will reign trum-
.phant, and all will have the satisfaction of know
sing that they have done their duty to themselves
sand country. NAW0DE