Year: 1861

Never, since the adoption of the Conve4-
ton system, has amore harmonious, straight
forward and honorable body of men ASSEM-
blcd to discharge the high trust committee
to their charge, than the members compos-
ing the late Union Democratic Convention Of
this county and never has there beena
ticket more unexceptionable in its characteE,
taking it all in all, than the one that is nds
presented for the suffrages of the people.


In the selection of candidates, the mem
bers of the Convention were fully impressed
with the great responsibility resting on them,
and rightfully did they reflect the sentiments
that predominated at the primary meetings;
and nothing now remains but for the people
to give them the cheer of "well done," by
ratifying the ticket made by them, in an over
whelming majority, on election day.


With our ticket, the Democracy of Shasta
county have nothing to fear. Our enemies
know this, and hence the distrust, the doubt
ing, the caucusing. the log-rolllng, and al
the other indications that SO clearly prefdss
false move, and foreshadow its results, iSso
manifest in all their actions. They know of
no way to defcat u; ior ~ fossS are,wirH
| US.


Our ticket is composed of none other than
good and true Democrats-men Of honesty,
great capacity, enlarged experience, and ev-
cry way trustworthy; and we know that it
will be the pride and pleasure of our people
to secure their election by an increased ma
jority of hundreds over our last annual elec-
ton. Our confidence in this result is in
ceeased by the general and almost universal
acquiescence of all parties in our nomina-
/ tions.


We are not, however, so sanguine as to
calculate on victory without contest. All
we ask is fair fight, and that full justice be
done our platform, and the Union character
of the nominees that have been placed upon
it, and we have no hesitancy in leaving the
issue with the people for their endorsement.
Let no pickering or strife be found in our
party, to impair its efficiency and diminish
its majority, but let bygones be bygones, and
forever obliterate the recollections of the past
in the glories that await us in the future.


We are fully impressed with the fact that
the Democracy, in this contest, will play full
ly and we'll their part, and give practical
illustration of their belief in the old adage
that :. united we stand, divided we fall
| GEORGE wooDMAN


Who leads our county ticket, is a gentleman
of great abilities and the utmost purity of
character, possessing an intimate knowledge
of the industrial interests of our county, and
admirably adapted, from his long residence,
to represent us efficiently in the lower branch
of the Legislature. The time has come for
the people of this county to redeem their char
acter, and do away with the uncharitable im-
putation that, with few exceptions, our great
interests have been heretofore committed to
unworthy hands.


Mr.. Woodman is gentleman of sound
Union tendencies, and fully comprehends the
merits of the great issue in which our beloved
country is involved, and has an accurate
knowledge of the mining, agricultural and
horticultural interests of our county, is a
sound Democrat, and in all respects reliable
and honorable. His election is foregone
conclusion.


COUNTY JUDGE.


c. C. Bush, the nominee for Coanty
Judge, is citizen of excellent character, an
old resident of the county, we'll known to our
people, and will make good officer. If Mr..
Bush's future conduct comports with the
past-and we have no reason to infer that it
will not-the inference is plain that the best
interests of the people will be in safe keep
ing during his official term.


SHERIFF.


OfMr. Follansbee, the present incumbent,
it is almost unnecessary for us to say any
thing, as his past conduct is sufficient guar
antee of the faithful discharge of his duties
in the future.


TAX COLLECTOR.


The same observation is applicable to the
nominee for this Office. Mr.. Skillman' 8 long
connection with this paper, and his labors to
develope the resources of this county, his
faithful discharge of his duties, and his well
known business habits, all conspire to the be-
lief that the right man has been assigned to
the position.


COUNTY CLERK.


The merits of Mr. Anderson are so well
known and appreciated, his industry and de-
votion to the duties of his Office, his gentle
manly and obliging disposition are so gene
rally appreciated that mere mention of his
name, in connection with this Office rs sufh-
cient guarantee of his future action, and the
almost unanimous endorsement of the people
in the ensuing election.


COUNTY RECORDER.


The nominee for this Office is favorably
known to the people of this county for his
excellent business qualities, accommodating
disposition, and the accurate manner in
which he attends to the important duties that
are incidentei to the position that the man
dates of the people have been pleased to con-
fide to his keeping. for us to say anything in
his favor. Mr.. Durick's election is placed
beyond peradventure, and may be considered
4 G. s.,