The Placer herald., 1863-07-11
1T. GOVERONR-

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Mono; DR.. Wozencraft. Of San Bernardino and
Jas. l.. English, of Sacramento. Judge McKin-
stry was the successful nominee on the I'd ballot.
receiving 100 votes
CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT.
A. G. Bradford. of SaE Joaquin was nomna-
ted by acclamaton, and returned thanks in a
very able speech.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
There were two good candidates for this office,
and if the thing had been possible, both should
have been successful s. M. Bishop, the old
County Clerk of Tehama county, and A. st.
Clair Denver, ex Senator of Ell Dorado Bishop
received lS6 votes, and was declared the nOmi-
| nec
THE CONTROLLER.
The honors of this nomination fell upon a
! citizen of Placer, who is very popular and de-
serving. There were five candidates but on the
second ballot the contest was between U. L..
Barnes. of Sonoma, Ga strong many and Mr.. Cra-
vens. The vote stood Cuvens, 172, Barnes,
| l65.
STATE TREASURER.
For this position there was only one candidate
for the best of reasons. No one could beat Tom
Findey of Nevada. Mr.. Findley declined, or
attempted to decline, but the 'power of the
Administration" was brought to bear against
him. and he was denied the fright Of free
speech"
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
L. G. Granger, of Butte, was the successful
nominee for this position. by the overwhelming
vote OF 25O. When | announce the fact that
| Mr.. Granger is the author of the "Butte call, )"
this success will not appear so surprising.
The Convention then adjourned till o'clock
this evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention reassemhled at o'clock and
proceeded harmonously with the nominations
SURVEYOR GENERAL.
| For this position there were four contestants,
and Presley Dunlap, Of Sacramento was the
successful nominee on the second ballot.
STATE PRINTER
The nominees for State Printer were Beriah
Brown, Of the California Republican, Sacrament
to; Stephen Addngton OF the MarysriUe Ear
press; A NJ. Kennedy, J. r. Ridge and T. A.
Brady, of the S. f. Nfonitor. Brown, editor Of
the Republican, was nominated on the second
ballot.
HAEBoR MASTER.
Michael Hayes, of San Francisco, was nomi-
mated by acclamation.
THIRD CONGRESSMAN
J. W. McCorkle having declined the nomina
tion. the Convention proceeded to fill the va
cancy. N. L. Whtesides, of Yuba. J. W
Manderville, of Tuoumne, and Col. Lewis of
Tehema. were placed in nomination. On the
first ballot there no choice. On the second
ballot. Mr. Lewis having been withdrawn, White
sides was successful
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
Andrew J. Moulder. of San Francisco was
nominated by acchmaion for this position.
JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
The Convention then proceeded to the nomina
tion Of Judges of the Supreme Court Royal T.
Sprague, Of Shasta, and W. 7. Wallace, of Santa
Clara, were nominated by accamation. Upon a
ballot for three other candidates for the same
position, II. III. flaight, of San Francisco j. B.
Hall, of San Joaquin; and Tod Robinson, of
Sacramento, were nominated
THE CLOSING PROCEEDINGS
Col. Hatch. OF Yuba, announced the the Dem
ocracy of 1uGa. Colusa, Butte and Sut!er would
hold Mass Convention at the Marysvile Park
on the 30th of July-stating that accommoda-
tions would be made for 10000 persons. and
inviting in the name Of the Democracy of those
counties, their brethern from all portions Of the
State.
Mr.. Thompson. of Sonoma, extended similar
invitation to a grand Democratic Barbecue to be
given at Sonoma, on the 18th of July.
a State Central Committee WAS then reported
and accepted.
On motion, the thanks of the members was
returned to the officers Of the Convention. for
the able and impartial manner in which their
duties had been DISCHARGED.
Mr.. Coliroth briefly addressed the Convention
and then with three cheers for the ticket and the
Constitution the Convention adjourned sine die
have never seen more earnest or enthusiastic
Convention. and be assured Mcssrs editors a
mighty vote will be pollod for the ticket in Sep
tembcr. MORE ANON
KITCHEN Stops AND TOMATOES. X.
Merriam, Of Grafton, Mass has adopted
simple and cheap exiedent for growing to,
ma'oes and dispo>ing of the Stops at one op.
peration. The kitchen ward is warm. shell
tered place, with southern exposure Bar
rels are placed near the wall, nearly filled
with rich earth. In these tomato plants
are placed early in the season. may be easily
covered up on cold nights. AS the plants
grow and increase IN foliage, and thus throw
off large quantities Of moisture, the kitchen
sops are poured into the barrels for water
ing the plants. The warmth, moisture. and
elements of fertility thus supplied. produce
an early growth; while the confinement of
the roots in the barrel prevent too much
running to stem at the expense of fruit. The
barrels should not be water-tioht, but admit
OF drainage. Any number of barrels NAV
he thus placed in row. and he planted with
cucumhers and other vea etables If proper
ly trained they present neat and ornamen
tol appearance. and the barrels serve as res
ervoirs to get rid of kitchen s!ops, SO often a
nuisance about kitchen doors.
annual Register
One of our Eastern exchanges, from the
Copperhead State of Ohio has slightly
amended the term now so popular with the
Abolition war-shl iekers 90 americans of AT
rcan descent" He has it "Americans of
African 'scent.' We would respectfully sub
mil the amendment to our Abolition friends
although, query, would it not as we'll apply
10 the Abolitonsts as TO their cuIed bred
rem?
MdrysoiUe Eapress.
In the time of Henry the Eighth, there
was struck small silver coin of little value
called a dandy pratt; which, observes Bish.
op Fleetwood, was the origin of the term
dandy. as applied to worthless and con.