The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-09-23
Peoples Candidate for Congress.

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We learn from the Mauch Chunk Ga
eette of the ] 9th inst, that Dr.. DANIEL
K. SHOEMAKER, of Rockpors, has been
placed iu nomination, by the Peoples Par
ty of that County, as the Peoples Tar
if and anti Lccompton candidate for
Congress" This nomination, it is hoped
will be ratified by the party in the sever
al counties composing the District. and
by the people in the exercise of their SOW
ereignty at the polls in October next.
The Gazette endorses the nominee as
follows:
"We ale enabled this week to announce
DR.. David X. Shoen aker. Of this County,
as the Peoples Tariff and Anti Lecomp-
ton candidate for Congress. We say tie
Candidate, because there is no probabili-
ty that any other name will be PRESENTED, +,
aud because all, in this county at least
who are opposed 20 Lecompton. Free
Trade, Scotch Pipes. ami low wages. as
far as We have been able to ascertain, ,
are not only in favor of giving him clear
course, but also an earnest an undivided
support. 80 t-. #@ asi4st
DR.. Shoemaker is a gentleman Of abil-
ity, intelligence and uDblemished .eharac--
ter, and in every respect calculated to
N axe strong candidate. Heretofore he
has steadily voted with the democra attic
party, but has never taker very active
part in the management of party affairs.
The Lecompton swiudle attempted by the
Administration, and the violation of the
most solemn pledges by Mr.. Dimmick.
was too much for him to swallow,
aud be yielded to the solicitation of SO
many true men of all parties, and con-
sented to become candidate. lie is q
reliable man. Of solid Backbone and
sound Knee joints. He is candid 10 all
things, makes no concealment of bis prin-
ciples, and will be the last man to violate
solemn pledges. The Administration
could not raise gold enough to bribe him,
and if elected the people will have true
Representative.
The following correspondence between
c. Albright. Esq, and DIR. Shoemaker
will more fully explain the position of the
nominee 5ftt
MAUcH CHUNK, Sept. IL, 1858.
DR.. d. X. THoEMAKER.-Dear Sir
Having heard your name mentioned in
connection With the Office of Congress, l
desire to know from you whether you are
willing to become the Peoples candidate
for this district against VIM. HI. Dimmick.
| also wish TO know what your views are
10 regard to the policy of the National
Administration upon the Kansas question,
aud whether you are in favor of Protec-
tive Tariff. Yours Truly, ,e-eaa
aa G. ALBRIGHT.
(ANswER)
u RocKPoRT, Sept IA, 1858.
C.ALBRIGHT, ESQ Dear Sir,-Yours
of the llth has been received. In reply
| will ssy that am opposed to the &C.
ton of the present National Admiuistra.
tion in regard to its Kansas policy, be-
cause it is 10 direct conflict with the fun.
dauental principlesof pure Democracy.
am and always have been Democrat,
and | hold that the great doctrine Of
Popular Sovereignty" is the most vital
principle of the Democratic party, and
cliuging to it cannot favor Lesom pton-
ism. sat t ga4' sir to edagm
| am 10 favor of Protective Tariff
that will encourage and foster American
Industry and American Manufactures
| am opposed to the re election of Wm
III. Dimmick. because he has violated his
solemn pledges to the People. Entertain.
ing these views. | am willing to become
candidate for Congress, promising that
if elected | will endeayor faithfully to
represent my constituency of the 10th
Legion. ~
Yours. Respectfully,
ID. K. SHOEMAKER.