Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-09-16
HON. JAMES IT. HALE.

The nomination Of this gentleman as the
opposition candidate for Congress, meets
with that general expression of heartfelt
satisfaction which is only shown when men
of high moral, intellectual, and political
worth are taken from the ranks of the peo-
pie as candidates for important Offices
Judge Hale has been no fuctuating politi-
clan, but is known throughout the district
as an unwavering tariff man ever since the
clarion voice Of Henry Clay proclaimed
that Protection to American industry was
the first duty of our government; and in
this LIGHT he is therefore of all others the
most fitting man to represent those classes
who almost with one accord now acknowl-
edge that we want protection. With abil-
tiles of no common order, enabling him to
compete with master minds on all the great
questions Of the day-standing in the front
rank in legal attainments-of an entcrpri-
sing spirit, which has brought him into
contact with the masses, not one Of whom
but will acknowledge him to be an honest
and upright man, impartial in his dealings,
and true to his word-Judge Hale is en-
phatically the man for the Times, verdict
which we believe viii be seconded by the
people of this district on the second Tues
day of October next
We append the following notice of Judge
Hale form the Central Press, an Indepen-
dent paper published at Bellefonte.
Hon. James T. Hale is a fresh man before
the people, and although he has lived many
wears in this district, he never before was
candidate for Office. lie was appointed Pres
dent Judge Of this Judicial district by Gov.
Johnston, to fill a vacancy caused by the elec-
ton of Hon. George w. Woodward as one of
the Judges of the Supreme Court While in
that position Judge Hale certainly won gold
en- opinions from the bar and the people.
His official courtesy, blended with a stern,
yet merciful administration Of Justice, render
ed his judicial conduct beyond reproach.
As a lawyer, Mr.. Hale has few if any sure.
riors in the State-his requirements being Of
that character which can happily blend the
practical operations Of life with the theories
and speculations Of jurisprudence. Among
the people, the people personally acquainted
with Judge Hale, he stands deservedly high.
and it is not alone his moral character which
gives him weight and influence but it is his
enterprise, which has been shown in so ma
nv great improvements, and the promptness
with which he seconds any movement for
the benefit of the people. Ia politics, Judge
Hale claims to be a Whig, and has always
advocated the principles Of Clay and Webster,
for protection. While doing this, he was en-
gagged in his profession, and was never known
strictly as politician. During the discussion
Of the Kansas question, Judge Hale was De
cided in his opposition to the Lecompton
Constitution, having no con ncealments to make
either in private or public. He took the po-
stion taken by Senator Douglas, in favor Of
popular sovereignty, and the right of the pco-
pie of q territory to adopt any constitution
however peculiar, SO long as it does not
conflict with the Constitution Of the United
States.