The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-04-02
From the Genius of Liberty, Unicntown, Pal
Weslley FF0St, the Democratic Candidate
for Canal Commissioner.
A SAbDLER By TRApE, A DEMocRAT BY
NATURE.

Our county has been honored by the recent
! Democratic State Convention in The nomination
OF one Of her most worthy citizens for the inn
portant office of Canal Commissioner. As a
public man, Wesley Frost is somewhat known
TO The people of the Commonwealth and We
propose 10 give very brief sketch OF his pfl-
vate lie and character. Like most OF the lead
ing men Of the age he arose from the hunibleSt
walks of life. In his youthful days there was
nc boy on The Fairgrounds who could say with
| truth that he was poorer in this worlds goods
than Westley Frost. At an early age be was
bound by indentures 10 the saddling business
In his intercourse with his companions and his
department 10 his employer he gave promise OF
those sterling qualities OF head and heart which
in after years commended the man to the con-
idencp and esteem of his fellow citizens. So
correct was he in his depoltment and so true 10
the instincts of his nature that even in his boy
| hood days E'his word was considered as good as
his bond with approved security" He served
his time faithfully and honestly agreeably TO his
indentures until coming OF aye; when according
to the custom he received his ''lreedom suit"
accompanied BY the k:ndest and best wishes OF
his empo yer and ali his household OF indus
trous habits he Immediately upon being freed
from his indentures commenced work as a
jourueyman, and BY frug llity and economy saved
from his earnings comfortable maintenance
Ambitious a nd energetic he soon set up business
for himself He applied himself indusriously
and attentvrly to carr wing on his trade; and as
he grew in age he grew also in the confidence
and affections OF his nel4hbors. Trained IN the
school of adversely, bis political sentiments
were very naturally those of The Democratic
party, and be adhered 10 them with all The te-
nacity of his nature Having made himself
known to the people OF his county ty his dis
/ Greet and efficient support OF Democratic prln-
ciPies and uSages, he was nominated by his
party in the stirring times ot 1871 Tor the Office
Of sheriff. He vas lFiumphaEtIy elected over
the candidate ofthe whs party, who was
brother-ln-iaw, ami one Of he most popular
men in The opposition ranks. As sheriff of his
county no man ever left better record than
Westley Frost. Upon retirng'from the office Of
Sheriff be returned TO his home in Brownsville,
resumed workat his trade, uevoting when occa-
sion required Il, a portion Of his time and attpn-
ton 10 the success Of his party, uutiIt the Spring
OF 1892, when he was appointed hy President
Pierce, Marshal of tile Western District Of
Penusy ylvaitia. Here lis abilities were called
into more extended field, and he proved him
SV4l !iiE Stt'41' " iiISii tdlitS NrNOINPu up
on him. II vas in this office that he came in
contact with his faIl1w citizens Of different
sections Of the State, aud BY his courtesy, afa-
biiity and diguifed department made himself
State popularity.
As Marshal of the Western District he was
all that could be expected Of public officer
in the discharge Of his duties, and courteous
and dIgnitied in his intercourse with his fellow
citizens. He held this office four years, and al
the expiration Of his commission returned 10
Brownsville, and again resumed work at his
trade. Indeed while Marshal OF the District, it
was not an uncommon thing to see him at work
IN his shop: lof at intervals of relief from his
public duties he invariably PIT on his apron
aud went to work at his trade H is at this
time engaged at his trade in Brownsville, und,r
the old sign of ''WeStley Frost, Saddle and Hat-
ness Maker" and when his friends call 10 see
him, they are kindly received in his shop, " here
they find him " ilh bis coat off and apron on
as int ntly and ndustrlously engaged IN wof-
king at his trade as be was in the earlier aud
less fortunate days ol his life In addition 10
being an industrious mechanic, Wesley Frost
Is high minded honorable gentleman, and no
man stands higher than be does in'he estimation
OF his fellow citizens Of all parties. HIS nomina-
ton for Canal Commissioner was a compliment
wortIiy bestowed, and will be responded to at
the polls by the people Of the South Western
counties, in the most emphatic terms OF aPpro-
baton.