The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1860-10-03


iion. his father removed 10 the State OF New
York, Chenango county, where, eight ears
afterwards his father died, leaving David an
orphan, and little or no properly for the
support of the family. Left thus with seven
brothers and sisters, young RAsDALL strug-
gled on TO support the family and educate
himself. Day time found him al mis- work
on the farms in the neighborhood, or any
other labor that he could find 10 do that was
honorable, and the night lime found him at
his books by the light of pine faggots In
this way he educated himself and supper
ted a widowed mother and his brothers and
sisters, I'LL he arrived at the age, and ac-
quired the necessary education, 10 enable
10 become a teacher In this profession he
rose rapidly till he became teacher i n the
Seminary of the town near by There he
| abored with The same energy that had
characterized him from early boyhood, aud
was finally appointed Superintendent of
Common Schools for the County of Chenan
go. Devotin9 his time and efforts 10 the
cause OF education in this capacity for two
{ years, he then concluded TO enter upon the
study Of the law. He accordingly entered
his name in the office Of Ransom Balcomb,
now one o. the Judges o. the Supreme
Court of New York. This was in is43, and
he continued 10 read law with Judge Bal
comb till 1916, being obliged, however,
to devote much time TO teaching, &C., 10
support the family. Judge Balcomb be
came so much interested in his student that
OF late years he has several times visited
| Providence for the purpose of spending a
few days with him al his home
In 1916, Mr.. r. left his home and came
to this county, commencing here 10 build
! up his fortune by ieacking, soon after enie-
/ ring his name with Charles Sikman, Esq,
/ OF Providence. Here as in New York. he
was obliged to teach day-times and study
nights, for there was ever before him the
| dependence of his mother, brothers and
sisters. Struggling along with persistent
energy, in lS4S he was admitted 10 the Bar
oi Lnzerne. He opened an Office at Provi-
dence, and soon his studious habits, frank
manners. and ready business tack, brought
! him clients, the number OF whom increased
till OF late years he has had large prac-
ice.
MIR. RANDALL is frugal, industrious, hon
est, blunt man. He always says what he
| means and means what he says From his
practice he has accumulated neat, COM
Portable home for his family aidei largely
10 educate his young bIothers and sisters,
the youngest of whom. sister, he is now
supporting at female seminary in New
| York. His mother died The present season
not living long enough 10 witness the hon
ors so soon 10 be extended 10 her son, by
! people who have witnessed his heroic
struggles in life, and who will ever reward
! those who have the manhood, courage, a5ili
( iy and will, TO rise superior TO all obstacles
/ in youth, and make 10 them selves a place
among the men oi our country. AT the Bar
! he is universally respected; indeed We be
! ieve that Judge Conyngham was the first
to suggest his name for Congress, and there
is not, among over fifty members OF our
/ Bar one to be found no matter what may
be hi. politics. who will not bear cheerful
testimony TO the integrity and high charac
( Ter of DAVID r RANDALL
| We have thus giver short sketch of our
candidate. II is truthful and just, and pre-.
sents lesson TO young men upon which
they should reflect, while it appeals TO old
| men 10 show their sons that such character
is appreciated. thus encouraging them TO
do likewise - Luzerne Un,on