The Shasta courier., 1871-11-25
SENATORIAL.

Ii the COURIER has thus Iar perinilleu
the senatorial contest to progress, without
expr %sing preference for any Of the dis
ting,ished gentlemen whose names have
been mentioned in connection with Sena-
toria Nhonors, it is not because we have no
chone among the different candidates.
When the election had decided that Re
publican Senator would be chosen to sue
ceed hr. Cole, we thought that there would |
be nIquestion whatever as to whom that |
successor should be. Public opinion, so
far as it has found expression among Re
pubhcans in this section, seems to be unan-
imous, that among the many talented and
able men who can justly aspire to represent
California in the National Councils, not
one stands so pre.eminent as Hon. A. A.
Sargent, of Nevada. In saying this we do
not wish to disparage the claims, nor cast
reflections upon the ability of any of the
other gentlemen who are regarded as Sen
atorial aspirants. We consider that Mr.
Sargent's recognized ability, large legisla-
tive experience and strict integrity of
character, are in themselves sufficient
recommendation, without seeking to detract
from the merits of those who nay chance
to possess the same ambition as he. Nor
do We deem it right in a journalist to en-
deavor to build up reputation for the
candidate of their choice, only by falsify-
ing the record and claims Of other eandi-
dates, and the course now being pursued
by some of the Cole organs in this respect,
can only work injury to their own favorite,
while its tendency will be to create dissen-
sions in the party,
The older States have set an example
which California has, unfortunately, been
slow to initiate When one of their Con-
gressmen, or Senators has shown himself
possessed of superior qualifications as their
Representative, he is either retained in the
position he has honored, or elevated to the
highest place in their gift. California,
possessing some of the most brilliant minds
Of the nation, has been represented in the
Senate by menswho were beneath the aver
age of that body in point of ability. Even
Nevada, with her sparse population, sends
better intellects to represent her in that
august body than California. For years
the Southern States retained controlling
power in Congress when numbers were
against them, from the fact that their Rep
resentatives and Senators were men Of
greater legislative experience and higher
ability, than the Congressman chosen from
Northern States, many of whom were elect
ed for but one term The Pacific Coast
has interests which require the best talent
which she has to secure their advancement,
and it is on these grounds we hope Mr.
Sargent will be the choice
Our county will have no direct voice in
the Legislative caucus which will make the
Senatorial nomination-if it could have
that voice would be given, as heretofore, in
support of A. A. Sargent. But we think,
in view of the fact that Senator represents
the people of the State at large, that Mr..
Sargent being the first choice of the six
hundred and fifty Republican voters Of
Shasta, should have its influence upon the
members elect from other counties. Shas-
ia, in common with many other counties
possesses a large mining interest, and we
deem it essential that at least one of the
five who represent us at the National Capt.
tai, should be versed in mining laws and
requirements, and in measure identified
with the mining interest. Both of the
gentlemen elected to the Lower House rep
resent farming communities, Mr.. Casserly
is more direct representative of the COM
mercial class, leaving the miners, who form
a large per centage ofthe population in the
mountain regions, without direct repre-
sentative after Sargent's present term has
expired.
In advocating the election of Mr.. Sar-
gent, we disclaim any prejudice against
any Of the other gentlemen who are aspir-
ing, but do it solely for the reason that we
believe him the best qualified in all respects
for this high position. As representative
we have always found him at the post of
duty, untiring in his vigilance when our
interests were in question, prompt and
ready in debate, reliable upon all occasions
on the Republican side, and courteous and
affable to those who consult him upon
public business. Comparatively a new
member on the floors of Congress, he has
already achieved a national reputation
As q Representative he has done honor to
California-as Senator his sphere of use
fulness will be extended. We trust, that
no combination can be found by which the
choice of the people can be again defeated,
azd new man be sent to place which
should be held only by those who have been
tried and found faithful
CABIN BURNED.-From VIM. Fl. Bick-
ford, Esq. we learn that the house of Will
lam Timmins, of "Old Diggings" was yes
terday DESTROYED by fire, with all its con