Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-08-23
COUNTY CANDIDATES.

Vorltes and deerying their opponents in r
corresponding degree. the people of Trim,
ity county are reminded that full set of
County Officers is also to be chosen at the
Septembe election, in which they have
more direct interest. AS the next issue
of the Journal will not reach many Of
Its subscribers in more distant precincts of
the county until after Election Day, we
take this occasion OF referring to the op,
posing local candidates, ard presenting to
our readers the superior claims which we
believe can truthfuly be made in favor of
the Republican nominees. In 50 doing,
no disrespect is intended 20 their Demo,
cratic opponents, most of whom are old
residents Of the county and well known as
honorable, upright citizens.
The most important Of all tie positions
TO be filled at this electien is that of Su-
perior Judge, and every citizen who val
ues his life, his liberty and the protection
of his property Is directly interested in
the election Of the best man to the place.
The candidates, Judge T. Z. Jones and
Judge G. f. Williams, are both old res
idents and personally well known TO nearly
all citizens Of this county. Until quite
recently neither had been admitted to
practice in the Supreme Court, but both
passed creditabe examinations before that
tribunal and may be said to be equal on
the score ofability. But something more
is needed in n position of such great i'm
portnnce, comprising as it does the pow-
ers of both former Courts. The Superior
Judge will be called upon to decide Il e
rights Of property and the rights Of indl,
viduals, and should have the highest
sense of honor and justice. He should
be man Of irreproachable private char
acter and possess the unquestioneG confi-
dence OF the people. Such man we
know Judge T. +. Jones to be. A long
personal acquaintance and business con
nection with him has made us familiar
with his many sterling qualities OF head
and heart. During the four years he has
occupied the Bench Of the County Court
he has given every evidence of his ability
and determination to do what is right, re-
gardless of the effect 1t might have upon
his individual aspirations IN the future.
SeliishEess firms no part Of his nature.
He is II man whom we are proud to ca
"friend, " and whom we shall ever delight
10 honor. Although his election is re
garded as certain, we would caution all
who are interested in the welfare OF the
county 20 allow no sentimental feeling Of
compliment to the upposng candidate to
interfere with their choice Of him whom
they can but regard us best fitted for the
place.
For Sheriff, the candidates are John
". Phibrook and J. w. Smiley, both Of
whom are so well known TINT little needs
to be said Of either. Phibrook hns long
occupied the position and is REGARDED as
one of. the most competent and popular
Sheriii's in the State. His past record in
the office is n guarantee Of what his Off
cial conduct will be in the future. The
people Of Trinity cannot afford to do with
out his services while he is willing to
render them. Smiley is n frst-rate, good
fellow, who has many friends and would
probably make n tair Sheriff if elected
He IS one Of the best miners in the State
and we really believe that he will lie bet.
ter off without the Office than with it
However. no man likes to be defeated af-
ter entering campaign and Smiley is
making an active canvass.
For County Clerk, John NJ. Estes,
presen. incumbent, is the Democra:ic
nom inee and Champ. w. Smith, the Re.
publican candidate. For two years Mr.
Estes has occupied the place and those
having business with the ClerR's Office
know how well it has been conducted
Mr.. Smith is generally acknowledged TO
possess superior qualifications for the
Clerkship and should the people study
their own best interests and elect him we
fec confident that he will make the bes
Clerk the County ever had and all will
be satisfied with his official acts.
For Assessor, Amos II. Marshall, Of
Douglas City, and w. G.. Given, ofJunc
ton City, are the opposing candidates,
and two better men are not to be found
within the boundaries of Trinity County.
Marshall made the race four years ago.
and on that account is entitled torecogni
ton at present. He is well qualified for
the place and will make nm excellent As
sessor "Cush" is new in politics, but II
rustier and is making n warm fight. 1t
would really be II shame to spoil so good
man by electng him to Office but he
thinks he can withstand any evil effects
which may result theretrom.
For District Attorney, Richard CIif,
ford, present incumbent, is the regular
Democratic nominee, and NJ. Chadbourne
is an Independent Candidate. While it
is we'll known that the JOURNAL has no
sympathy with Mr.. Clifford, politically,
we have sufficient interest in the welfare
OF Trinity County TO prompt US to ndvo>
cate his election under existing circum-
stances. His administration of the Office
in the past has been economical aud gem
orally satisfactory to taxpayers. lie is n
lawyer by profess ion and possesses those
qualifications which no man can have
who has never perhaps glanced between
the covers of n law book. When Chad
bourne was first announced AS candid
ate, it was looked upon as good joke, but
rumor say he will receive many votes,
and we feel constrained to plainly tell
the people Of Trinity County, that bis
election will be no joke. 1t would le
simply disgracefuI. The writer hereof