The union Democrat., 1869-06-26
The Nominees.

the ticket nominated by the Democratic Con-
last. First comes the name of E. r. Calvin
for State Senator, who is one of the Oldest cit
izens of this County. He has always been
an active hard worker in the Democratic par
~, has filled the Office of District Attorney.
besides occupying other official positions lie
is well known throughout the county, is posses
sed of excellent abilities, and If elected, will
fill the position with credit TO himself and his
constituents. For Members of Assembly, we
have DR.. VIM. f. Eichelroth and Hugh
Farley. 1t is useless to say anything about
DR.. Eichelroth he is as sound and sturdy in
the cause of democracy as the live oaks of our
mountains are firm at their roots, he is man
of education, with large experience, which
qualities him to make good legislator. Mr..
Farley is young man of excellent abilities,
and while resident in this County has done
good service for his party, during the Presi-
dental campaign he delivered some of the
ablest and most effective speeches that were
made against the usurpatons of the radical
party. lie held seat in our Legislature
upon arriving at age. The nomination of a
third member of Assembly, was left by the
Convention for the Counties of Mono and Inyo
to make. These Legislative nominations are
all good, such men as the party may rely up
on. to faithfully represent them on all politi-
cal issues with certainty that they will al
ways be battling against all radical measures
including that wicked abominaton, known
as the Fifteenth Constitutional amendment
For Sheriff, James McGowan is the nomi-
nee, who for several years past has filled the
position of Under Sheriff liz this County. As
an officer he has been efficient, active, prompt
and courteous. lie is known intimately by
our whole people, has host of friends, and
judging of what he may do in the future, by
what he has done in the past, every person
must concede that he will make an excellent
Sheriff.
Robert E. Gardiner has again received the
nomination for County Clerk, he is the pres
uty two years, and as principal six years.
There is not his superior for that position in
the State from Siskiyou TO San Diego. lie
has made so good an officer that the people of
this County are not prepared to lose his ser
vices by changing him for another.
l. N. McCulloch, nominee for County Treas
urer, is an old resident of Browns Flat, is the
present Assessor for District No. l. He has
been good officer, is modest reliable man,
and will perform the duties of Treasurer to
the satisfaction of oil persons.
Thomas C. Birney, present Collector OF
District No. >, is the nominee for County AS
sess>r. He filled the position of Assessor for
District No. >, fer two years. He has expe-
rience in the duties of the office, to which he
is nominated, he has performed the duties of
Collector and Assessor in satisfactory man
ner, which is a proof of his competency for
the position to which he aspires.
John F. Rooney, is presented for District
Attorney, he is lawyer, has occupied Off
cial station with credit, is known throughout
the County, and if elected, will not disap-
point his constituents.
For Superintendent of Common Schools,
we have Charles Tuppcr, who is at present
Justice of the Peace for this Township. TAX
ing great interest in the conduct of our
Public Schools, and being well qualified by
education and taste for the position, his selec-
tion wGs a proper one.
For Surveyor, w. S. Cooper, the present
incumbent is the nominee, he has for several
years filled this Office, and having surveyed
over the whole County, and everything in it,
is well enough known without any futher in
PRODUCTION here. This constitutes the ticket
presented by the Democratic party for the
suffrages of the people at the coming election.
Taken as whole. the candidates are posses
sed of ability, and have the necessary qualifi-
cations to fill the positions for which they are
named These gentlemen are all Democrats;
upon that point. there can be no controversy,
and are entitled to the confidence and the
votes of the members of that party. There
cannot be a doubt. if Democrats vote through
principle. Of the triumphant success of this
ticket at the September election.
Reverend I. J. Smith for several years
Parish Priest Of Columbia Parish. left last
week for his old home in the Eastern States.
Eight years ago he left the field of his labors
in Ohio, for the purpose of seeking relief for
the consumption with which he was afflicted.
Physicians advised him to come to this local
ity, as being one of the most favorable for his
disease. During his residence among us,
although suffering continually some of the
time Frustrated on his bed, he has performed
his religious duties to his parishioaers, faith
fully and we'll drawing around him large
circle Of friends, who sincerity regret the
necessity of his departure. That he may
have pleasant journey to his relatives and
friends. and that his ills and psins may be
made light as possible is the fervent wish of
the friends ne has left. Father Quinn sue
eeeds Father Smith in the Columbia Parish.
JUDICIAL CANpIpATEs.--The delegation
elected hv the County Convention on Satur-