Year: 1861

the affairs of his office in proper manner
and has become rather popular, for not hav-
ing stolen what came into his possession as
Bates did. But Mr.. Findley. in every other
regard, is not the man to excite great admi-
ration in times like these. He is too tame
and too uncertain. He was claimed. during
al last summer, by both Breckenridge and
Douglas men, and we do not know how he
finally voted. 1t has been said that he'ren-
dered pecuniary assistance to both sides, in
order to twin all things" He was not can
didate before the Union Democratic State
Convention, for a denomination, and will
therefore retire at the close of his present
term. This we say with a full knowledge
that it is by no means impossible that he may
be the nominee of the Secessionsts who meet
on the Odd instant.


Our nominee, Judge Landrum of Shasta, is
a most worthy and substantial citizen, and
one whose integrity is beyond all possible
question. lie is well known throughout the
Northern portion of the State, and the unani
nifty with which the Northern delegations
urged his nomination in the Convention, was
proof enough of the high esteem in which he
is held by those who know him. He called
upon us yesterday, and in reply to ques-
ton, said that he should mark out no pro-
gramme for himself, but should address the
people at such times and places as should be
agreed upon in the general programme fthe
State Central Committee.


Hon. RICHARD IRwIN.-Although Mr. r.
win is q Senator from Butte and Plumas, his
business of packing merchandise from this
place to the mountains, has brought him SO
much in contact with the Mary ysville people,
that he really seems like one of our own
citizens. He is entirely worthy Of the honor
conferred upon him by the State Convention
and has testified his devotion to the flag by
fighting under it during the war with Mexi
co. That he would fight in its defence again,
whenever called upon, no one who knows
him can doubt FOR moment. We hope to
see him preside over the Senate of the State
next winter by virtue of the Office of Lieut..
| Governor, as he did during the greater por-
tion of the last session. as President pre-. tenn
| b. G. WHITMAN.-Our nominee for Su'
preme Judge is q gentleman of superior le-
gal and literary accomplishments. Lawyers
with whom we have conversed agree tina


the nomination is an excellent one. Mr.
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fornia, and will we doubt not meet the peo


pie face to face during the campaign. We de
not concur in the opinion entertained by
some that candidates for judicial positions
oaght to keep aloof from public meetings.
We believe that while the judges are cleo
tive, the voters should see the candidates be-
tween whom they are to decide. We hope
to hear the eloquent gentlnmep, before long,
upon the subject of National affairs.


GEORGE s. EVANS The Union Democrat
ic candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court
is personal frsend of ours, and we can vouch
for his soundness in every particular. He is
Union Democrat, an honest man, a warm
hearted gentleman and thorough business
man. If elected (and it is certain that he
will be) he will himself be the Clerk, and q
most correct and obliging one. He has beer
Clerk of Tuolumne, and Secretary of the
Senate, and has before been prominent fol
the democratic nomination for Clerk of the
Supreme Court. He will make few if any
speeches, but will probably circulate among
the people.