The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-12-30
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SUGGESTIONS TO yorEns.
LrDAsou Doc. 9eth.
Ed. Democrat

I'd. Democrat
As tho time gradually approaches for
nomination Of officers for the different
positions. IL might not be amiss TO offer
suggestions, or at least comment on
somc Of the means employed and the
best plan to secure not only good mon
for the different positions, but also
guard other interests which may bc
overlooked in general scramble for tho
paying Offices. IL is manifest that there
will be no lack Of men aspiring for the
Offices of Clerk and Sheriff, and who
will urge their claims upon tho nomi-
mating conventions of both parties.
Those aspirants in their zeal TO succeed
will not be unlikely to overlook any op.
portunity that will further their chances
Of success. In their efforts il is not
wholly improbable but what combine
nations will be formed and men of or
dinary and Of inferior ability will bo
brought forward 10 fll other positions,
which, in the estimation OF tho prospsc-
tive eClerk or Sheriff, any man can GIL.
The people Of Oregon, and Linn
County are, or should DO, more interast-
cd in the men sent 10 tho Legislature
at its coming session than any other
officers chosen. AS remarked by ono Of
tho prominent citizens Of this county,
who is not only versed in tho Legiala-
ture Of thiS state. but Of the laws Of ether
states,and who il perfectly familiar with
the delegation heretofore sent from Linn
County to the Legislature, that on the
whole II was far from being q strong
and representatives delegation. That
It was composed largely Of men Of limi.
tod ability, and Of no peculiar fitness for
the responsible position Of lawmakers.
In view OF this fact, and for the honor
OF one Of the leading counties Of the
state would il not be we'll 10 watch
carefully and make only such selection
a. will beSt serve the interests of the
people Of state. There ia no lack Of men
Of sufficient ability and integrity to
make . strong delegation /; the Difficult
ty 10 that it Is overlooked and men are
nominated and elected without possess
ing scarcely sufficient ability TO draft q
bin, or grasp the full force and effect OF
the laws proposed or enacted. With
many the only reason assigned for vos-
ing for saeh men il that they are un-
ainchingly party men, and that they
can DO relied on AZ such. They forget
that tho very man thus chosen as Unit
cd States Senator, while he may vote
for bis party nominee in the organiza
ton, yet he may be pledged at heart
in full sympathy with powerful eorpo
rations and monopolies that arc using
every means in their power to tramplt
upon tho rights Of the people II is IA
more to the inseroat Of Tho people tC
know how a man stands on such ques
tions than 10 know he is in favor o
this or shat man for small Office, sim
ply because he belongs to bis party
Another reason Why strong and able
mon should bo nominated and elected e
the coming Legislature is that the him,
has come when soms Law should DO en-
acted regulating tho charges for fars
and freight BY railroads, not . burden
some CT oppressive regulation. but one
that will let the producer live as we'll .,
ill the pockets Of some railroad kisg.
Some legislation il necessary in re-
gard 10 the manner Of assessing and
collecting taxes. The present law ID
cumbersome and defective. Township
or precinct assessors should do the
work Of assessing and the Treasurer the
collecting. In this way property would
be moro evenly assessed and boar its
true burden and the per cent paid 10
the sheriff for collecting could DO saved
to the county. There Is sufficient work
10 be done that will require the efforts
Of the best men that can be found at
the next session Of the Legislature.
Mon of strong mind, of liberal and pro.
greGsivs ideas, able TO defend q meas
0ro and lay bare the hidden intent Of
those seeking TO further some private
scheme or public job.
Pardon mo for using 80 much Space
but the subject Is vital one and sheuld
be. thoroughly canvassed by every vot-
or in the county.
A VOTER.