The Shasta courier., 1867-06-01
The Aspirants.

ces are quite numerous the present year, as
q Glance Mt our columns will show. So FAR
ms we are able to judge, the candidates are
worthy and deserving men, in whose hands
the county government could be safely en-
trusted.
For the responsible Office of Sheriff there
are four aspiran;s-Hopping, Reagan, DAILY
and Greene. W. E. Hopping, the present
incumbent. has held the Office for two terms,
is n good man and citizen -one of God s own.
and is personally the most popular man in
the county. The only Offset to this popularity
is caused by the misfortune of having entered
into an agreement with party by the terms
of which he is compelled, as an honorable
man, to continue said party in employ until
the close of his present term of Office. Should
Mr.. Hopping secure re election we are
assured that an accommodating and cour-
teous gentleman will be installed as Under
Sheriff.
James Reagan is an old resident of the
county, and has efficiently and faithfully
discharged the duties of Deputy Collector
under J. w. Garden, for the past three
years If elected we are satisfied he will
make good officer. and will give satisfaction
to the public.
Tom Greene is also an old and well known
resident of the county, good citizen, and
liberal and generous hearted man. 1t sue
cessful in his aspirations, be will undoubted-
" make an energetic and faithful officer
James DAILY, likewise an old resident OF
the county, is we'll and favorably known
lie possesses all the requisites necessary for
making a good and efficient Sheriff. No one
needs the Office more than he. Whether sue
cessful before the nominating Convention or
not. he has made hosts of friends during the
canvass by his fair and honorable represent
ations in regard to himself and opponents,
and will not be forgotten by the people
.bould he offer himself as candidate at
some future time.
Three candidates are announced for the
important Office of County Judge. c.
Bush, H. H. Shufleton and George k. Knox.
The present incumbent, c. C. Bush, has held
the Office several terms, and Is recognized by
common consent as being the best and most
efficient Judge the county has ever had. IL.
III. Shufleton and Geo. r. Knox are both old
pioneers and brother Justices of the Peace.
They are we'll known and esteemed through
out the coantv. Either of them would fill
the Office with credit.
For County Clerk there are but two candi-
dates-Charles Mcdonald and G. |. Taggart
both well known to the people of the coun-
ty. Mr. Mcdonald has held the Office for
two terms, has made record as q careful
and accommodating officer, and is perfectly
familiar with all the duties and details of the
position. He has given general satisfaction.
Mr. Taggart is known as an enterprising
citizen and good business man, and if elect
ed would make an efficient Clerk
For County Treasurer there is but one
candidate-F. B. Chandler, the present
incumbent The fact that Mr.. Chandler has
no opponent is satisfactory evidence that the
people appreciate his services as an officer, in
which we heartily concur.
For the honorable position>of Assembly
man there are four candidates-D. G. Ste
venson, II. J. Shurtlef, Perry Dryer and
Henry Jones. Either Of these gentlemen, if
elected, will faithfully represent the people
of the county in the Legislature.
For the important Office of County Assessor
there are two aspirants-A. P. Ladd and E.
M. Dixon. Mr. Ladd has held the position
for two terms and has made an excellent and
energetic officer. The fact of his having met
with an accident which has partially disabled
him for performing manual labor is an addi-
tional claim in his behalf. Mr.. Dixon,
resident of Horsetown, is we'll and favorably
known, and possesses the qualifications
necessary to make good Assessor.
For Coroner, we have Daniel Lynch, the
present incumbent Like Chandler, he has
no opposition, and is sufficient evidence that
he has given general satisfaction.
For the Office of State Senator two candi
dates are in the field. N. Chappell and c.
T. Ellsworth If elected, Mr. Chappell's
experience in legislative affairs qualities him
for at once becoming an active and efficient
member of the Senate, and would enable him
to effectively guard the interests of his con-
stituents. Mr. Ellsworth is well known to
majority of the people of the county as an
enterprising citizen and man of intelligence
and ability.
No candidates are announced for District
Attorney, but we presume the present efici-
ent and gentlemanly incumbent will accept
the nomination for second term. He has
made the best District Attorney we have had
for the past+en years.
The above list of aspirants affords ample
material from which to select an excellent
ticket, and one that will be a credit to the
Union party of the county. OF course we
have our individual preferences, but it is for
the people of the county to decide who shall
be successful. Their choice will be ours.
PRIMARY ELEcrIoN.-We are requested by
DR.. Shurtleff, Supervisor Of the primary
election for Shasta precinct, to give notice
that the meeting this evening will be held at
the room in front of his office, next door