The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-08-13
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Ts5- Inc sacramento JHiOn mas discovered
that the majority OF Representatives sent to Con-
gress hy the Union party, would better fill posi-
tions as Justice Of the Peace, than law gvers at
the Capital Of the nation--and in the same article
says that Highly, Cole and Shannon are not such
men as should represent California. The Goa
fession is true. although late in being made. 1t
has been apparent to the people OF California
that our Cons rcssonal delegation WAS exceeding
ly weak, ana reflected no credit upon The intclli
9cncc Of the State Take for example, Tom
Shannon, than whom more consummate ass OF
buffoon is not TO be found in the State. He made
California laughing stock at Wlshngo
Highly WAS an Improvement on Tom, but lhr only
thing that redeemed the House delegation f. on
utter contempt, WAS the presence cl Mr.. Cole. an
old line Republican, who although not Of extra
ordinary ability. so far cXceci his colleagues
that he was statesman by contrast.
The Union may he honest in concluding that
Cole Highly. and Shannon will not do and in
good faith hostS its editorial advertisement oil
"Statcsmcn Wantcd,n but when we reflect that it
has never announced rs candidates to succeed the
present ncumbcnts any greater intellectual light
than Yne. Sears Crane. "Wardrobc' Smith or
Bill Parks, we suspect that it has undertaken an
ceclioneering job Il business it has not proven
avelse to in times gone by.
Are The men last named the statesmen that are
wanted Ivy The Union party. in this crisis Of the
nation? If they are. be wen help The country
for nothing but special dispcnsltion of Provi-
dcIce will save il.
If the Unioa is not cnGa ecl in the interest OF
the new candidates. we lopc it will continue to
advertise for STATESMEN" until il will be able TO
rcsurrcct some OF the relics Of the past 50 that
California may be assured Of having men in the
rrxt Congress, for whom her citzens will not
have to han. their heads in shame.
.4cQUIrrAL or CAEKuUrF. - The trial of Samuel
Carkhuf for the murder Of his uncle. in the vi
entity of Sacramento in December, 1862, has
been on trial all week. in the District Court at
this place. and terminated this morning with Il
verdict OF acquittal.
Calkhuff was first tried in Sacramento county.
where the jury failed to agree. II change Of
venue was then gra ntcd TO Placer. and the case
being tried, the accused was convicted Of murder
in the first degree. Il motion for new trial was
made but dslllowcd; but on appeal TO the Su
prem" Court WAS granted The third and last
trial has now resulted in acquttal. Four days
were consumed in cmpanclinga jury and hear
ing The testimony. IN Of Friday, to II Late hour
Of the night. was devoted to the argument OF
counsel. filter the Charge OF Judge Mcfarland
the jury retired, and remained out all night. hut
finally agreed upon Il verdict after daylight
We understand the jury first stood seven for nc
quttl and five for conviction; subsequently,
were evenly divided; later, nine for acquittal
and several hours thereafter agreed upon Il vcr-
dict
Il strong impression prevailed in the minds OF
number of the jurors, of the guilt of the pris-
oner hut they felt bound Ivy their oalhs TO give
him the benefit Of amy doubt; and the chain OF
circumsantial evidence not being complete
created doubts sufficient to acquit.
DELAYED-.4n oversight at the paper ware
house. in San Francisco, and the carelessncss OF
freight men. has detained paper ordered by us
week ago and in consequence the present issue
is delayed much beyond the usual hour OF publ
cation. Such an occurrence heing rare with us.
orr readers will he kind enough TO overlook tho