Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-11-25
COMMUNICATION.


columns to make statement and solicit some
information, in relation to some of the proceed
ings OF the Hon. Board of Supervisors, at their
last November term. Iallude to the appointment
OF Road Overseer for Canon Creek Road District
petition was brought before the Board. signed
oy majority of all the voters in this District
without any opposing petition or remonstrance
In any shape whatever, from a single resident of
the District, asking for the appointment OF Road
Overseer for said District 1t appearing to the
satisfaction of majority of the Board that the
said petition was utterly unworthy of their con.
Sideration, it was ignored and entirely set aside
1t further appearing from their acton) that no
resident of the District was capable Of filing the
position, they proceeded to select and appoint
man from outside of the District. Mr.. Driver.
the appointee, runs an express vehicle from Wea-
verville to Junction City, North Fork, Canon
City, and other points in the county, where busi-
ness in that line offers, and since becoming
citizen of the United States of America (upon
the 18th day of July, 1871, has registered and
voted IN Weaverville Road District, which, |
contend, makes him a resident of that Road Dis
trict. refer to the Poll Lists and Poll Books of
the last two elections, at Weaverville, for proof
How the hon. Board can, in justice to themselves
and the people they represent, transact business
in such manner, is "A point upon which the
people of Canon Creek Road District would like
to be Informed. They can see but one issue in
the matter; that is: Are the citizens of the
District entitled to any voice or say in the selec-
tion of their local officers or not? If not with
the same proprety cannot the Board reject and
set aside the election returns for township officers
OF any township at will, and issue certificates of
election only to favored individuals, regardless
of local residence or anything of the kind
can see but little difference. 1t is but expressing
our choice-one way in the shape of petition,
and the other by balot-both to be examined
counted and decided by the Board If the people
of Canon City are entitled to any say, what have
the people of Wedverville and other localities to
do with our local affairs? Is the executive power
absolutely vested in the Hon. Board, or are they
the mere instrument through which interested
parties and influential lobbies are to dictate, leg
isate and provide for unprotected districts? If
Mr.. Driver wanted to be Road Oyerseer, why did
the District, and obtain their approval by petition
or otherwise and come before the Board with
the endorsement of at least one resident of the
District? am inclined to the belief that Mr..
Driver considered his chances of success much
better by resortng to other and more congenial
means. Unfortunate beings we are up here that
we are not the favorites of great men Have
! Nf tha 1.
make promises and negotiate appointments pre-
vous to the convening and sitting OF the Board?
If so, for what length of time ahead? Having
been a resident of Canon Creek and Trinity
county since 1853, through all its political wire.
workings and changes, have yet to witness a
single instance in which so much, not only disre
spect, but utter contempt has been manifested
towards any portion of the citizens of the county.
not only express my own sentiments, but those
of the people of Canon City Road District also
On the part of the minority of the Board in this
instance, Mr.. John Sheridan, who acted upon
what he considered the principles of justice
towards petitoners,) | can only say that being
but newly initiated and not thoroughly posted,
it may have seemed strange to him that arguments
nothing to urge, aud his action has approval
so far as we are concerned. | have nothing to
say against Mr. Driver personally, as gentleman
i only wonder how any man could muster up
such cheek and impudence. don't seriously
object to taking my turn, in common with Others
going up Salt River, but then would rather be
started on the trip in more respectable manner
VIM. GUTHRIE.
CANON CRY, Nov. 18th, 1871.
ScENE- County Clerks Office, Court House.
Weaverville Enter " local, >" looking for news
items
Local-' Got any items ~
C2erh-" Nor'
LocaI-' What did the County Court do this
week p
Clerk-'' Made me work three days for three
dollars in county scrip. D-n EN-"
OHl Hush The Weaverville Debating Club
will next Sunday discuss the Female Suffrage
question. The " strong minded" with breath
less anxiety, await the decision Better say
yes, boys, or go and soak your heads in "gant
cement" if you desire to retain those glossy
locks.
INDUSTRIOUS OFFICIALs.--Our County Judge
and Deputy Sheriff did great service this week
by repairing the dilapidated sidewalk at the
corner of Main and Court Streets.
OTHER towns have already taken steps toward
celebrating Christmas. Does Weaverville pro-
pose to observe the occasion by any public dem
onstraton
A LETTER received here by the agent of the