Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-02-25
WHO SHALL BE GOVERNOR,

WHO SHALL BE GOVERNOR,
The Gubernatorial nominations for the ensuing
canvass are assuming prominence because Of
very general discussion by the press of this
State. On the Republican side Newton Booth
of Sacramento, and Thos. II. Selby, of San
Francisco, seem to have the lead. We know of
no others whom Republican journals urge for
this position. There are number of Republican
newspapers that, like the JOURNAL, have ex-
pressed no preference. 1t is quite probable also
that each, if not all, of the papers last referred
to, like the JOURNAL, has no particular choice,
but will favor the candidate who will be most
likely, through popularity and other personal
qualifications, to insure success.
Newton Booth is favorably known to us as an
eloquent speaker, and of undoubted patriotism.
During the great rebellion, his best energies
were devoted to the Union cause. We honor
him for this, and we admire him for the intellect
and scholastic requirements displayed in his
speeches. The Endorsement of the Sacramento
Union is sufficient as to his personal character.
This we have to say in favor of Mr.. Booth.
Mr.. Selby is Mayor of San Francisco by the
votes of Republicans and Independent minded
Democrats and, conditions reversed was elected
pretty much the same way as His Excellency
Governor II. II. Haight. We understand MIR.
Selby to have always been a Democrat. Although
the example Of Saul OF Tarsus may be urged in
the affirmative, we don't believe in sudden con-
versions or " hops." When averaged, we be-
leve it will be found that wounded vanity, dis
appointed aspirations or bread and butter con-
siderations will be found the controlling motives.
Taking this view, we don't favor Mr.. Seby.
Therefore, unless some we think a stronger
man before the people appears, we shall give our
support to Newton Booth, of Sacramento. And
let us say right here that, in our judgment, our
best man is the one who poll the most votes
in the city of San Francisco. In our opinion,
as goes San Francisco in the next election so
goes the State. We shall labor for the Republi-
can ticket, and we desire the best men put for
ward possible. In the Democratic ranks, the
strife is plainly between Governor II. H. Haight
and Congressman James A. Johnson. 1t is likely
and we hope it will be Kilkenny cat affair be-
tween them: Haight is understood to be the
ant-railroad candidate and Johnson, although
it is not directly charged, is considered to repre-
sent the railroad interest. We take very little
stock in H. H. Haight and don't believe in his
consistency in politics, religion, railroad matters
or anything else. In these views we disagree
with the Sacramento Union but, nevertheless,
express own sentiments. Haight so far has
been stool-pigeon-one of those negative men
who have no enemies. Put forward and placed
in a responsible position, it don't take long to
find him out. The old fable of the man who
tried to please everybody and pleased none will
be found to apply to His Excelency. We won't
illustrate now, but Haight's record will not bear
inspection. If the Democracy trot him out it
will be time enough. johnson is known as
consistent Democrat who has lately {" blundered
along into office through good luck that must
have astonished himself AS Democrat he can
discount Haight, and as luck, Democracy and
the railroad seem to be on his side, the Dr. looms
up formidably. We hope and believe he will
obtain the nomination There will be no excuse
for the so-called Independent press to bolt, and
we will have square out stand-up contest Re-
publicanism will gain by it.