San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, October 6, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 27 Mr. J.G. Denniston, of Halfmoon Bay, nominee for Member of Assembly, is one of the older residents of this county, and is a farmer. If an assurance were required that, in the event of his election, he would faithfully perform his duties in the Legislature, we would refer to the fact alone that he ranks among the largest tax-payers in the county, which should be a sufficient guarantee that for his own protection, as identified with the county, he would not himself, nor suffer others to, introduce legislation injurious to its local interests. Again, the fact might be referred to, that Mr. Denniston values too highly his popularity among the people, who may be his constituents, and who certainly exhibit a great preference for him, to permit aught but right to influence him. But above those considerations, although sufficient in themselves, there are reason which stand good through all time, and which will enlist for him the hearty support of every man who has studied his character. He is no pliant tool, to be used at will by the highest bidder, not is he one who will flinch from his duty through fear, or cringe for favor. His large experience among men will enable him to effectually labor for measures beneficial to his constituents, such as San Mateo county has never yet felt from a representative. To sum all up, great Nature has impressed upon his heart, and has written upon his countenance, MAN, in characters, which nothing earthly can efface. Of the nominee for County Judge, we will say as little as possible. We cannot support him. The people of this county want for their Judge a man differing in all essential particulars from Templeton. We cannot support any other candidate for the office - that is, none that are now in the field. The nominee for Supervisor of the Township, Col. Jas. Jaques, if elected, we think will do his duty faithfully and impartially. The Col is a man of experience and judgment far beyond his usual seeming. He is also possessed of firmness, a requisite which from late observation, we think important in members of the Board. J.P. Ames, Esq., nominee for Supervisor of Second Township, at present Associate Justice of the Court of Sessions, will also be an efficient member of the County government. His decision of character, good judgment, and business tact, will be found of benefit in the discharge of the important duties of Supervisor. M. Comerford, Esq., the nominee for member of the Board from the First Township, we do not know. NEW STORE AT BELMONT. - Messrs. Clark & Waltermire are now occupying their new brick store at Belmont, and will constantly have for sale, for the accommodation of the public, the choicest goods, suitable for the country trade to be obtained in San Francisco - see advertisement. These gentlemen are well posted in mercantile traffic, and desiring to establish themselves in a permanent business, they will leave no means untried to give their patrons satisfaction in the prices and qualities of their goods. These are assurances which purchasers will do well to ponder, and they should pay them a visit. SAN MATEO HOTEL. - This delightful rural resort was taken possession of by its new proprietor, on the 1st inst. A.G. Oaks, Esq., familiarly known as "Tony Oaks," throughout California, is putting the establishment in the best possible condition, in all its appointments, for the comfort of his patrons. The beautiful grounds, etc., will also receive additional adornment, with a view to the pleasure of visitors. The San Mateo Hotel will hereafter be second to none in the State for good cheer and comfortable accommodations. In fact, Mr. Oaks is the very man that establishment has wanted for the past two years. TAKEN POSSESSION. - Mr. Maxwell, the new proprietor of the Belmont hotel and premises, took possession of the property last week. Mr. Ellet, former proprietor, has removed to Alameda county, near Goodyear's. WOODSIDE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. - This Association held their regular quarterly meeting at Woodside on Monday last, 1st inst. The President pro tem, Andrew Teague, Esq., on calling the Association to order, referred to the melancholy fact that on the 2d of August last, and since the last quarterly meeting, they had suffered the irreparable loss, by death of their much esteemed, President, D. Jagger, Esq. He alluded to his many virtues as a man, to his excellent qualities as a citizen and a prominent member of society, to his earnest zeal to promote a taste for literature and its refining influences in the district where he resided, as evidence by his being the founder of the Association, of which he was President from its organization; and alluded to his ripe abilities as a scholar. These truthful eulogies, upon the character of the lamented deceased were heard with marked respect, and met the sympathies of the entire assemblage, with all of whom he had been for a long time connected in social brotherhood. Miss Jagger was elected an honorary member of the Association. CRYSTAL SPRING. - Eben Niles, Esq., lately associated with Mr. Pollard, at this fashionable and charming retreat, is now sole proprietor. Mr. Niles is an amiable gentleman and an attentive host, as all know who have visited his hotel. When at Crystal Spring, guests may be assured their wants, in every particular will be supplied with the best that can be procured in San Francisco or in the country. DIVISION MEETING. - Mountain Dell Division S. of T., meet this evening at their hall, Woodside. The officers for the ensuing term will be installed by H.S. Loveland, Esq., D.G.W.P. BURIED. - The man who was reported as wounded by the bursting of a gun, near Searsville, was buried Saturday last. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION The Convention was called to order by R.G. Lathrop, Esq., Secretary of the County Democratic Committee; when on motion, Eben Niles, Esq., of Crystal Spring, was called to the Chair, as temporary President, and John Ames, Esq., was appointed temporary Secretary. On motion of J.P. Ames, Esq., a Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business was appointed by the President. Messrs. J.P. Ames, Thos. H. Noble, and James Burns, were appointed. A Committee on Credentials was also appointed, consisting of Messrs. H.S. Loveland, S. Southerland, and Edward Ryan. The Committee on Credentials presented their report, (transcriber - after a fifteen minute recess) stating that the following named gentlemen were entitled, by virtue of their credentials, to seats in the Convention: Finch's Precinct - C. Bollinger, James Meacham Redwood City - J.W. Kissling - T.H. Noble, proxy; John Ames, T.H. Noble, W.C.R. Smith, R. Jenkins. Greer's School-house - M.L. Wheeler, W. Hughes Searsville - C.B. Cates - proxy, T.H. Noble; J. Spalding, F.H. Nicholson - proxy, S. Southerland. Spanishtown - Edward Ryan Purissima - J.P. Ames, A.T. Swart, H.S. Loveland. Lapham's Mill - Nathan Comstock - proxy, H.H. Whitcomb; Moses Heald San Mateo - James Burns, Eben Niles, Patrick McMahon First Precinct - Owen McMahon [The seat of the delegate from this precinct was contest by Mr. Jas. Casey, and the Convention proceeded to take evidence as to the claims of the respective contestants. After hearing the evidence, the case was decided in favor of Mr. Owen McMahon. ED.] On motion, the report of the Committee on Credentials was received. The Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business offered their report, as follows: For President, H.S. Loveland, Esq.; for Secretary, John Ames, Esq.; for Sergeant-at-Arms, E. Ryan, Esq. The President declared nominations for Member of Assembly next in order. The names of Messrs. J.G. Denniston, of Half Moon Bay, and Andrew Teague, of Woodside were presented. The vote was then taken upon the nomination for Member of Assembly, with the following result: For J.G. Denniston - C. Bollinger, James Meacham, J.W. Kissling, (proxy) T.H. Noble, John Ames, W.C.R. Smith, R. Jenkins, C.B. Cates, (proxy) J. B. Spaulding, Edw. Ryan, J.P. Ames, A.T. Swart, H.S. Loveland, Nathan Comstock, (proxy) James Burns, Eben Niles, Patrick McMahon, Owen McMahon. - 18 For Andrew Teague - M.L. Wheeler, W. Hughes, F.H. Nicholson, (proxy) Moses Heald. - 4 Nominations for County Judge being next in order of business, the name of Horace Templeton, of Searsville, was proposed, and there being no other name before the Convention, he was, after concurring in the resolutions, declared to be the nominee. The only name presented for the office of Coroner, was that of Dr. S.S. Stanbaugh. The nomination was entrusted with the County Committee, to be made under the rule adopted by the Convention. A recess of fifteen minutes was taken. On reassembling, the following nominations were declared: First Township - Supervisor, M. Comerford, Justice of the Peace, Jos. Rand. Second Township - Supervisor, J.P. Ames, Justice of the Peace, John Johnson, A.T. Swart; Constables, S.E. Ford, Edw. Ryan. Third Township - Supervisor, Col. James Jacques, Justices of the Peace, J.W. Turner, Andrew Teague; Constables, Jos. S. Keith, Charles Raimond. On motion, the Convention proceeded to choose a County Democratic Committee for the ensuring year. Messrs. M. Wolfe, John Ames, J.G. Denniston, B.G. Lathrop, James Burns, A. Teague, W.C.R. Smith, and H.S. Loveland, were nominated. The five first named gentlemen received the necessary number of votes each, and were accordingly declared elected. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php