Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-07-01
NIMRoD STRICKLAND.

MIN ROO 6x04SALA0O.
The Democratic candidate for Canal Com
missioner was born in Chester county, in this
State, in 1907. So highly was he esteemed,
and SO much was his industry and correct bus
iness habits admired by those who knew him
vol, that, before he became Of aye. he was
entrusted with q clerkshipin one of the coun-
ty Offices, where it may be said his career
commenced. Those who reposed confidence
in him never regretted it, and after serving for
several years as a clerk. he was appointed by
county At a later period hereoived an sp.
pointment in the Fourth Auditors Office, a.
Washington, which he held until tho spring
of 1889, when he became editor and part ew-
ner of the american Repsaltcan, Deuo-
cratic newspaper published in West Chs&er,
Pa.
During his career as editor Of this sterling
Democratic journal, which lasted furteeo
years, Mr.. Strickland became known 10 tho
Democracy of the State. as ono of its most
radical, fearless and able champions A ready
clear and forcible writer, with the nerve TO
take q position boldly, be was always ready
to grapple any SSPhisary &.lee a..ument Of
tho opposition. Tho admirers Of high pro-
tective tariffs. banks, corporations, Sc, Al
ways found something to annoy them in tho
columns Of the Republican, and it honest,
straightforward. consistent course gained for
its talented editor an enviable reputation ,bro'
out the State.
While member Of the corps editorial. Gov
ernor Skunk appointed Mr.. Strickland Ano-
ciate Judge for Chester county, which posi-
ton he held until December, 1851 This ap-
pointment is evidence Of she estimation in
which the Democratic candidate for Canal
Commissioner was held by that pure man and
sound Democrat, honest Frank Shuak.
In July, 1854, Judge Strickland was ten
dered the Wardenship Of the Eastern State
Penitentiary. which he accepted. and held un-
til July, 1856, when he resigned and return
ed to West Chester. That he discharged the
duties pertaining to his office, a. he had those
of every other position with which he had ev-
or been entrusted, with credit 10 himself and
to the entire satisfaction Of the appointing
power, we infer from the last report Of the In
spectors of the Eastern State Penitentiaey.
which says:
During the past year, the management
of tae Penitentiary has been entirely satisfsc-
-ory. Judge Strickland resigned his post as
Warden. to the great regret of the Board. -
He discharged his duty with integrity aad asi
ministrative ability"
This is no mean compliment from such men
as Richard Vaux. John Bacon. VIM. Good
win. and others Of equally high reputation and
standing
Last lall Judge Strickland was solicited to
permit his name to go before the people as q
candidate for the place he had 50 honorably
filled by appointment, that of Associate Judge,
and the result was, that notwithstanding the
Black Republican State ticket bad about four
hundred majority in the county. he vas cleo
ted by some forty votes. This fact shows in
what estimation he is held by the people WHO
have known him from his youth up.
| On the Cd day of March last he received
| the unanimous nomination of the Democratic
State Convention for Canal Commissioner, and
on the second Tuesday of October next be will
be triumphantly elected. He is '' honest aud
capable" an active. intelligent and radical
| Democrat and his life thus far is sure
guarantee that he would never wink at or
| smooth over any fraud corruption or plunder-
ing to which his attention might be called
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