Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-08-24


efficient and bard-working Member. He is
one of the ablest men Calaveras ever sent to
the Legislature. Owing, probably, to his
unfortunate strabismatic affection, Union
Lacquer" discovers many excellencies and
beauties in the character of Mr.. Morrill,, the
Democratic nominee, which people generally
do not give him the credit of possessing.
He may be man of talent, character and
influence but We cannot "see it." Mr..
Morrill, is a mechanic. and has the reputation
of being good one but he has committed
some errors in judgment in relation to his
business affairs. which lead US to believe that
he is not proper person to represent our
interests in the Senate. We have been per-
sonaily acquainted with both candidates for
years and believe them to be upright and
honest men; ; but aside from politics and
personal preferences, we regard Mr.. Sawyer
as much the ADLER man of tie two. and be-
lieve that the people of Calaveras will select
him as their representative at the coming
election. Mr.. Morrill, was the nominee of
the Breckinridge Democracy for the Assem-
bly,. in 1868, and has belonged to that party
during the war. Mr.. Sawyer. on the con-
trary, has been q jealous advocate of the
doctrines of the Union party. and is entitled
to and will receive the suffrage of every
Union man in the county.
Referring to the Union nominees for the
Assembly, Union Lacquer says:
Two of the candidates for the Assembly,
NJ. NJ. Collier and Isaac Aver, were mem
bcrs of the last Legislature, where both
proved Orator Mums-neither of them ever
made a speech. wrote report, drafted a
resolution, introduced or advocated single
measure. during the whole session. They
have neither talent to originate nor capacity
to conduct business, and we might as well
send acooaen men, as re-elect either of them.
The other is new man, and utterly un-
known.
There are more lies contained in the above
paragraph than We thought possible to be
crowded into so small space. Anyone
who is at all conversant with the Legislative
proceedings during the last session, knows
that Hons. Aver and Collier were constant
in thtir attendance, prompt in the discharge
Of their duties and watchful of the interests
of their constituents. The statement that
''neither of them made speech, wrote re-
port or drafted resolution" is such bare
faced falsehood, such silly fabrication, that
denial is not necessary. During the ses-
sion. Mr.. Aver introduced ten bills, drafted
three resolutions. wrote seven reports, and
was on two of the most important Com
mittees in the House-the Judiciary and
Education Committees. Mr.. Collier intro
duced four bills, drafted several resolutions
and was on number of Committees. For
the truth Of these statements We refer Union
Lacquer" or any one who believes there is a
word of truth in his TRADE of abuse. to the
Assembly Journal. They have made as ac-
tive, energetic and competent Representa-
tives as this county ever sent to Sacramento.
Union Lacquer" thinks them "wooden
men" because he is "blockhead." Speak
ing of Mr.. Bever, he says. he is ''new man
never before asked the people for their sup
port for any position, and did no, seek the
nomination which he received. The Union
men of this District, knowing his business
qualifications, well aware that he was an
upright, honest Straightforward man, and one
who is universally esteemed and respected
by all, irrespective of party. the most popu-
lar man in the nor1hern portion of the
county. urged, and he at last consented to
allow his name to be placed before the peo-
pie. Since that time Mr.. Bever has can
vassed the county, doing good work for the
whole ticket. and whether he is "utterly
unknown" or not, will receive more votes
than any other nominee, on either ticket.
Now, what are the "qualiications" of the
Copperhead 'Demostheneses ;" If Mr.. Bever
is "utterly unknown" they were never
dreamed of. Neither one of the il!ustrious
, trio has ever made himself particularly
famous that we recollect Of Mr.. Young is
a very good man; not word to say against
Mr.. Young. He furnishes as fine quality
of lime as can be procured anywhere. Mr..
Mentzel is very agreeable gentleman
very. We rather like Mr.. Mentzel. He
speaks with a strong German accent but if
he were qualified for the position he aspires
to, that would be nothing against him. Mr..
Majors is gentleman whom we have not
the honor of an acquaintance. He may
possess the eloquence of Webster, the wit
of Jerrold and the legal lore of Story,
for ought we know; but his fame has not
yet extended beyond the rural precincts
where he resides. We learn that he is
young man of excellent habits. What a
pity it would be to have his morals cor
rupted by sending him to Sacl Our
Legislative nominees, if they are "wooden
men, and "utterly unknown" are not
ashamed to get up on the stump and let the
people hear and see them; the Democratic
embryo Lawmakers maintain a rigid ret
icence.
Speaking Of Sheriff, this dirty vagabond
says:
James Oliphant. the Union nominee. is one
of the safety-fuse kind. He has held the
Office for two years, and very little can be
said either for or against him, as an officer,
/ except that he has drawn his pay from the
salary fund with undertaking punctuality.
He came to this place few years ag,. from
Tuolumne county. where he has been under
cloud for ten years past. and. it is ~his-
pered. narrowly escaped the last sad atten-
tions invariably rendered on such delicate
occasions, by the worthy Sheriff of tina,