The union Democrat., 1871-06-24

The agony among Democrats aspiring 70
local position in the county is over, the Con-
vention has met and decided who shall ell the
different positions on the ticket. The pro-
ceedings Of the Convention was smooth and
harmonious rs any of its predecessors that we
have witnessed for years gone by. There
was quite rivalry among the friends of diff
ferent candidates for the Assembly. For
Sheriff, twelve or fifteen ballots were had
which consumed considerable time, during the
tendency Of this nomination the natural ex-
element which always attends close con-
test existed. The nomination for Clerk
which was made on the first ballot. created
considerable interest. The predictions Of our
opponents that we should have stormy time
were not verified, being disappointed with
the general unanimity shown in selecting the
ticket the only thing they now say is, that il
is weak one, and with graveyard courage
assert that they will beat it easily. It will
be well for them to wait and see what comes
of their Conyention to-day before prophecy
ing too much We doubt if it will be alto
gether satisfactory, let il be so or not if the
Democrats in the county will all support the
nominations made, there will be every pros
pect for the success Of our ticket.
The nominee for Senator, Capt. w. A.
Eakin Of Columbia, has been q long resi-
dent of the county, no one stands higher
among those with whom he has lived, he is
universally recognized as an honorable, high
minded man. For years he has been engag-
ed in mining and has full knowledge of the
wants and necessities of the county. In the
position to which he aspires, he will make an
honest and reliable representative, one who
will faithfully watch over and protect the in
terests of his constituents.
Geo. A. Whiting and w. G. Connolly are
named for the Assembly. Mr.. Whiting has
devoted himself to mining for years in the
vicinity of Columbia. Mr.. Connolly, is a
farmer living near Summerville. Both of
these gentlemen have always been fighting
for Democratic principles. They represent
the two great interests of the State, mining
and agriculture.
James Letford, who received the nomina-
ton for County Judge is an old pioneer, one
of the oldest residents of Tuolumne County
and is as universally known as any man in it.
For several terms he has filled the position
of Justice Of the Peace at Sonora.
Daniel Mum after an exciting contest re-
ceived the nomination for Sheriff. Mr.. Mum
is one of the best men in the county. He is
honest and generous and every way worthy
of receiving the support of the people. Al
though many years identified with the county
and an active Democrat, he has never held
a public position. He is the only candidate
on the county ticket in Townships three and
four. We have been told that nearly all the
voters of both parties in his section will sup
port him at the election.
Hugh Farley, of Columbia is the nominee
for County Clerk. He is young man pos
sessed Of the qualifications necessary for that
Office. Heretofore he has made himselfknown
by the active part he has taken in advancing
Democratic principles. He was a nominee
on the Democratic ticket two years ago, for
the Assembly.
Caleb Dorsey was nominated in his absence
for District Attorney. 7. G. Birney the
present incumbent was re-nominated for As
SCISSOR. G. E. Lang of Sonora for Couoty
Treasurer, W. S. Cooper for Surveyor, r. de
Haven for Superintendent of Common Schools
and F. A. Freund for Coroner.
All of the nominees are Democrats possess
ing general average of ability. The ticket
compares favorably with those of the past
md will undoubtedly receive the support of
he whole party. We hope to see every
Democrat in the county evince an interest
rom this time to the coming election, and
hat all the schisms and divisions of the past
be laid aside, for the purpose of redeeming the
party, in this county, from the defeat and
humiliation of two years ago.