Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-06-08
The Ticket.

otiC cuiZens. LIE utmost harmony prevailed
throughout, and the proceedings of the Con-
yention were characterized by the greatest
unanlmity of action and feeling. Except for
the offices of District Attorney. County Su-
perintendent, Public Administrator, and
Member OF Assembly from District No. 2.
there was no strife, and candidates for the
other positions on the ticket were nominat-
ed by reclamation. The delegates appeared
to be fully awake to the necessity of putting
such a ticket in the field as would insure
unity of action, and draw out the entire
strength of the party. No local prejudices
or questions were allowed to interfere with
the proceedings, and all seemed actuated
with desire to do what would best sub
serve the interests Of the party, without re-
gard to personal preferences. The ticket
was judiclously selected. no better nomina-
tions could have been made, and if it is as
cordially supported by the party as it was
unanimously nominated by the Convention,
it will be triumphantly elected. When there
are several candidates for a position, some
of them must necessarily be beaten, and the
defeated candidates are apt to imagine that
their claims for favors at the hands of the
party have not been fairly considered by the
Convention. In the present instance, how
ever. the unsuccessful candidates acquiesced
in the decision of the Convention without a
murmur, and pledged their hearty support
to the entire ticket. Our opponents base
+ thst dissensions will creep into and divide
the Union party, and enable them to easily
defeat the different factions. They are vigi.
liant, active, well disciplined and thoroughly
organized, and are standing ready to take
advantage of any disaffection which may
arise in the Union ranks The ticket pre-
sented is one to which no good Union man
can make objection, and one which will
combine. strengthen and consolidate the
party in this county. If Union men stand
firmly by their principles and labor earnestly
for the success of the entire ticket, the result
will be victory beyond peradventure.
Hon. N. g. Sawyer received the nomina-
tion for State Senator. Mr.. Sawyer has
represented Calaveras in the Assembly during
the past two years. and his nomination for
the Senate is proof conclusive that his course
meets the hearty approval of his constitu-
ents. He is gentleman of fine abilities, a
good speaker, of unimpeachable integrity.
and the insight he has gained in parliament
tary affairs. will enable him TO be much more
serviceable to the interests of the county
than new member. A more appropriate
selection could not have been made
Messrs. Bever, Collier and Aver, were
chosen as candidates for the Assembly. Mr..
Bever is highly respected and esteemed by
all who know him. and his reputation for
honesty, integrity. and sound judgment is
second to no mans in the County Mr.
Beyer will make an excellent Representative.
lions. NJ. NJ. Collier and Isaac Aver have al
ready served US one term in the Legislature
and they have made record to which they
may justly point with pride. They have
been unwavering in their fidelity to the
principles of the party which elected them
and unceasng in Ih,ir efforts to promote the
interests of their constituents. They deserv-
ed denomination.
For County Judge, the present incumbent
Hon. James Barclay, was the unanimous
cioice of the Convention. Mr. Barclay has
occupied his present position for four years,
and is, without exception. the best Judge
Calaveras has ever had. The impartialty
and fairness of his decisions. and the straight
forward. uprignt course which he has inva-
riably pursued, has won the respect and
esteem of even his political opponents.
Judge Barclay will be reelected by an over
whelming majority.
James Oliphant, our present Sheriff was
re-nominated for that position. Mr.. Oil
phant has made one of the best executive
officers this county has ever had. Prompt,
active and fearless in the discharge of his
duties, courteous and affable in his manners,
he has made hosts of friends during the past
two years. His name is tower of strength
tn the ticket, and at the coming election the
people will ratify the action of the Union
Convention, and secure the continuation of
the services OF a prompt and efficient officer.
J. A. Foster was unanimously re-nominat-
ed for County Clerk. The affairs of that i'm
portant Office, during the past two years.
have been conducted to the entire satsfac-
tion of the citizens of the county Mr.
| Foster is a sound. uncompromis:ng Union
man, thoroughly understands the duties
of the position, and will perform them
to the best of his ability. If strict and
/ car-ful attention to business merits reward
he richly deserves the endorsement he has
! received.
For Treasurer, Mr. c. B. Hopkins was re.
nominated by acclamation. A man whose
honesty. integrity and moral character are
unassailable. whose business qualifications
are acknowledged, even by his opponents, to
be of the highest order. Mr.. Hopkins has,
during the time he has served the people in
his present capacity, gained their implicit
confidence. He is emphatically the peoples
candidate. and they will see that he is elected
to succeed himself
l. X. Wilson was the choice of the Con-
vention for District Attorney. Mr.. Wilson
is man of fine abilities. good lawyer. has
been connected with the Office for a number
| of years and thoroughly understands its re-
quirements. He is well qualified in every