Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-11-06
THE SENATORIAL QUESTION.

EDS. RECORD. UNION There is something
strikingly strange in the contest for State
Senators from Sacramento county. We have
four candidates-Grove L. johnson and
Joseph Reuter-, the Republican nominees !;
Frederick. Cox ard w. s. Manlove, the
Democratic. Of these, the first named,
Grove l.. johnson, has State reputation.
He is everywhere recognized as a man of
commanding talents, of energy, and of ora.
torical ability. He is universally conceded
to be the most competent man for the posi-
ton. And yet against him is being waged
most desperate opposition. Not content to
light their own battles, the Democrats have
procured men and newspapers outside the
county to assall the reputation of Grove l..
johnson, while they themselves here lose no
opportunity of bitterly denouncing him.
The campaign is malignant one on the
part of the Democrats. Abuse-psrsonal
abuse-ot Grove L. johnson constitutes their
cole stock in trade. No other candidate is
being 30 vehemently assaulted. Against him
alone is the whole power of the Democratic
party directed. There must be q reason for
this. There must be some cause underlying
these vindictive attacks upon one man,
What is it? The opposition is not fighting
him because of his legislative record. No
violations of the confidence reposed in him
are alleged against him. His every act as
legislator has been for the benefit of the
people, and there are living monuments to
the truth of this assertion. Indeed, no one
denies it; all admit it.
They are not fighting him because of his
public career, for that has been manly, up.
right, Observation-Disclosures straightforward.
They are not fighting him because of his
private life, for by residence of nearly
twenty years amongst us he has proven him
self an upright, conscientious citizen-oue
who has st heart the welfare of the city.
What, then, is the cause of these venomous
attacks? What is the inspiration that impels
these bsseless ISLANDERS?
The Democrats oppose Grove l.. johnson
because they fear him because they know
that he has talent enough to make bis voic,
heard and bis influence felt in the State Sen.
ate, and because they know that his voice
will ever be raised in advocacy of Sacra.
mento's claims, and his influence will always
be welded for Sacramento's good, and against
the nefarious schemes of his virulent assail.
ants.
The people of Sacramento CITY and county
are well pleased with the public services and
the public record of Grove l.. johnson, He
has done great deal to strengthen himself
as representative of our people and to gain
influence and standing for Sacramento. No
man ever sent from here to the Senate has
taken so high position or has welded SO
wide an influence as Grove L. johnson. He
hiss done much for his constituents, aud
is able to do great deal more, which no new
man could be expected to do. The material
interests of this county, which are of I'm.
usual Importance and likely to be affected by
State legislation, are secure in his keeping,
as they would not be with any new and mex.
perienced representative. Every worthy po-
litical reason and every wholesome business
interest dictates Mr.. Johnsos's reelection as
Sacramento's State Senator.
1t behooves every taxpayer to see that
Grove Il. Johnsons nams is on his ticket
Citizens of Sacramento vote for your own
interests and support Grove l.. johnson, be-
cause he viii benefit you. TAXPAYER.
The GOLD Run SUT.-Inquiry has been
made by correspondent as TO the amount of
money the Gold Run Mining case cost Sac.
ramsnto county. An examination of the
records shows that demands have been audited
by the Board of Supervisors and paid as fol.
lows: Joseph Sullivan, expert, s265; Joseph
Sullivan. expert, 1902 Aliardt, expert, $3.50 !;
Sullivan, expert. $50; B. n. Bugbey, ex.
pert. $50; ID. B. Huntly. expert, s2l0; 7.
g. Robinson, expert, Sl0S; W. J. Davis,
reporters $500; Judge Temple, 500; W.
Davis, reporter. $500; George Cadwalader.
5000 George Cadwalader, So, OOe; w. j.
Davis, l.S72; J. c. Pierson. expert, S35
Judge Temple, sl20; II. A. Weaver, print.
ing. slo5; Todd, photogrsphing, s3iS; w.
j. Davh. reporter, 500; board for Judge
Temple S2S7 IS; printing, Sl73 25; Allardt,
expert 7o2; total, SIS, 20S. There remain
unsuditd two claims, one by Cadwalader
for Sc. 0D, and another by Win. J. Davis for
$3.50, which, added to that already paid. will
make total of Sl9, 53s.
FoLsoh NEws.-The olson Telegraph of
Saturday says: A convict escaped from
prison Wednesday night last by means of
rope Suspended from q windew. James
Anthony who was some two years since i'm
prisoncd upon false charge Of murder, was
last Thursday pardoned and set at liberty.
The Natoma Company is making ready /, 600
acres OF land for vineyard purposes. This
additions land, with that already in vines.
will make this locality in the very near future
famous for its extensive vineyards.
WTHGuT doubt the Red House is giving
some very fine bargains at their grea. sale of
dry goods. Such large stock Of goods il
very seldom seen in any one house on thi.
coast.