The Placer herald., 1867-06-15
Colfax Correspondence.
CoLrAx June l4th, 1867.

which some Of the Radicals electioneered
for the nomination, and the way in which
precinct delegations were packed. 1t is said
Bill Sexton beat them all. He was over on
the Forest Hill divide laying pipe a short
time since when he happened to meet Doc.
Pagan and solicited bis support. Oh, says
Doc 60 10 for new deal; so do l, says
Bill. but. says Doc. by Cd. want new
pack too William went on his travels. We
have it up here, that down in Aliens pre-
cinct where there are about ten citizens, who
we're Poole men, by an importation Of fifteen
voters there were elected two Sexton dele.
gales. And if rumors are true the primary
at Auburn was not very Portersh affair,
although pretended to be bold under the
Porter law; that voters were even imported
from El Dorado county, and the gresser pop
ulaion were voted freely. In Coltax the
scspa was lively. I. was Plank against Neff.
! aud tho scene was dsgracefu and burlesque
upon the honest intention of the primary
law. l hear Of other precincts where such
proceedings were had that it makes the
cheeks of many an honest Republican ting!e
with shame at the transactions. Mr.. Editors,
in times pas, used 10 hear the opponents
Of Democracy talk great deal about the
corruption Of our party, but Sirs, At no time
was the filthy poole Of politics" foul and
corrupt as it is now under the teacbings and
acts Of Radicalism. Although l could not
Well spare the time took flying trip to
your town on Monday and Tuesday, and l
was truly glad to greet you. we'll, you know,
l paid particular attention to The Aboi
ton Convention, and I must say that was
perfectly surprised at the gullabiity OF some
Of the soft'beaded members Of that body, and
also at the good sense that some displayed.
Dirty Poole, as you know. made a big
fight to carry the Auburn delegation but
Bill Sexton having chartered the livery Sta
bles sorter crippled Pooes vehicle locomo,
lion and he lost the Auburn delegation.
This was the beginning Of his downfall, for
Charley Tuttle had been fixing up bis tricks
while Bill had been chartering the livery
stables, and then Charley made him spend
his money and run bis buggies in order to
have the Tustle delegation--so Bill bad to
acquiesce. Well, the Convention met on
Monday and Charles took time by The FORE
lock, and let little Ay.upthe creek, by the
name Of Brown, be made temporary Chair.
man, and the editor OF the "Screwdriver"
Secretary. believe the "Screwdriver" man
was in the Democratic Convention that me. in
Auburn in 1864, and was one Of the com
mttee on resolutions and desired the Chair.
man to draw them mi!d for be lived in one
Of the blacklist holes in the County, and they
might starve him out il the platform was not
drawn mild. S melody told me the Screw.
driver" run against somebody's fist.
Did you hear Of old Col. Tweed's reason
for wanting the nomination for Senator.
The story goes that be wants to vote for
Conness, and then Conness will reciprocate
by getting the Col. Federal appointment IN
Florida, as he wishes to 60 back home. Not
SO bad that is it.
was amused at the fight on Sheriff.
Nef and Sexton were not talking for moth
ing so late at night. That talk cooked Poole's
goose.
Tho editor Of the Stripes looked like a
walking ghcst-his slate was smashed all to
flinders and see that be is so sick that he
has not said even q word in favor of the
nominees. The nomination Of Gorham will
now moIify him, and be will come ou. in a
flaming style.
Our worthy County Treasurer was thorn
in Sells side, and be prodded him heavy.
He made the editor Of the Stripes squirm
every stick be gave him,
Supervisor Dodd was sick nigh to death at
the nomination Of the "black buzzard" of
the plains, for the legislature. The old man
swore it was tire poorest nag that ever bad a
saddle on-his ueighbor Mariner bad a
scrub colt that could beat him quarter race,
and give him half the start, provided there
WAS no greenbacks at the outcome. And
there was terrible amount Of swearing all
"around the sircIe" One young delegate
rushed out Of the room and swore be wanted
t. "soak bis head" But the swearing be
came more furious when Dave Spear beat
Judge Fsows for County Judgesbip. Dave
may be good CLERK but will never SO. the
river on fire. You know my little bird pre-
dict.d this nomination sometime ago; and
the little fellow takes great pride to himself
in the belief that he bell ped demoish Poole
and Richmond, and be thanks Bill Sexton
for s,me assistance in the matter, as we'll as
killing himself off at the same time.
TutIs managed the Convention WE'LL He
carried everything he wanted, and then got
= convenient dispatch from Sacramento from
Jim McCla.chy that he was needed down
there, and then left 10 let the hungry ones
fight over The County offices. lie played
his hand for all that it was worth. lie &C.
complished all he desired.
had to laugh to see old Benton, the Rev.,
sweating and working in the Convention.
You remember, no doubt, what the Bulletin
said about him; "he could dive deeper, and
come up dirtier than any other political di.
vine in The State" The management Of
Of Tuttle Gid no. seem 10 set we'll on bis
stomach.
fsrgo. to tsl! you, that plaster SelkMk
put on the side Of John YuIe's head drew
such blister it incapscitatsd him from Wis
iting the Auburn Convention. "Thus pas.
seth away the glory Of the world"
have no more time, aud am compelled
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