Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-03-07
S. D. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
A., MARCH 1880,
OUR CANDIDATES.

OUR CANDIDATES.
The Peoples State Convention having pas
scd O resolution declaring Hon. SIMON CAME
RON the choice OF the party in this State for
the Presidential nomination, and knowing that
he is favorite of the masses in this region,
we place his name at our masthead, subject
to the action of tine National Convention which
meets at Chicago on the 18th of May next.
Mr.. Cameron's devotion to the advancement
of American industry in general, and the in
terests of Pennsylvania in particular, has be-
come almost proYerbial, and if nominated at
Chicago, his majority in this State will be
larger than that of any former candidate for
the Presidency.
OF Hon. ANDREW G.. CURTIN, our candidate
for Governor, it is almost needless for us to
say anything. He is too we'll known here to
require any commentator at our hands; but
we cannot refrain from copying few para
graphs from some OF our exchanges to show
how his nomination is received in other parts
of the State.
The Delaware County Republican says:
Mr.. Curtin was Secretary of State during
the administration of Gov. Pollock, and, at
the same time, held the office of Superinten-
dent Of Common Schools, in both of which
pacities he exhibited that comprehensiveness
and scope of mind which attracted public at
tention, and which has since led to his selec-
tion as candidate for Executive hoDors, and
which will end in his triumphant election to
the Gabernatorial chair. Mr.. Curtin is a sound
reasoner, an able and eloquent speaker, and
kind and affable in his intercourse with his
fellow-men. The time-serving policy of the
.demagogue he knows nothing land the doc
trine of expediency, at 9 sacrifice OF princi-
ole, is his aversion. Thoroughly acquainted
with the resources of PennSy lyania, and con-
versaDt with all her requirements, he will see
that her interests are developed, her welfare
advanced, and the rights OF her people pro-
perly guar ded. Never before have enter
cd into political contest with brighter pros
poets of success. With a candidate for Gov
ernor whom we all honor for his many admira-
BILE qualities, We are nerved to labor for vic
tory. Let us, therefore, make the best fight
possible in the coming campaign, and acquit
ourselves in manner which will show our
devotion, not only to our State, but to the
candidate of our choice.
The Allentown Register says:-
The nomination was expected land the wish
es of the People of Lehigh county have been
gratifed. The strength of Col. Curtin in the
Convention is conclusive of his strength with
the People. No name would have rallied to
its support host of warmer friends, and n 0
candidate could mGre have strengthened the
party in all sections Of the State.
The Pittsburgh GaSette, after remarking
that all branches of the opposition gratif-
ed with the nomination, and that no dissatis-
faction or complaints are heard in any quar-
ter, speaks thus:
We have known Col. Curtin for some years,
and know him to be high inded, upright
gentleman, whose talents, manly bearing and
geniality of character attach to him all who
come within the sphere OF his personal infiu-
ence. Wherever he goes, he will have troops
of friends; and his powerful advocacy of the
principles of our party Will be welcome as
sistance wherever rendered. He will prove
a gallant leader of gallant host, in struggle
in which victory is as certain as any future G.
vent can be.
The Philadelphia Daily Ne,es says:
There are few men in Pennsylvania who
have more warmer personal and political
friends than Col. Curtin.
The Bedford Inquirer says =
Col. Curtin has always been favorite of the
people of Pennsylvania. He has always sup
ported Tariff for the Protection of our man.
ufacturers, mechanics, farmers and laboring
men; he is in favor of the Homestead law, for
ernment land when he settles upon it, instead
of its being given to land -jobbers and he is
in favor of keeping slavery out of all Territory
that was made free by the Missouri Compro-
mise. Col. Curtin is one of the best stump
speakers in the State, will thoroughly canvass
il, and be elected, beyong doubt, by from
10000 to $4,000 majority.
The Philadelphia Press, ,FoIney' IS paper, says
The Opposition Convention have put in nom.
ination Andrew G.. Curtin, of Centre county
for Governor of the State of Pennsylvania. II
gives us great pleasure to speak of this selec
tion in terms of high praise. Col. Curtin is
man of irreproachable character, and more
than ordinary abilities; fine speaker, a thor
ough bred Pennsylvania, and a national man
He yields great and just influence in the re-
gion in which he lives, and comes of family
that has entitled itself to the confidence of the
people of Middle Pennsylvania. His fine pres
ence, generous character, and noble nature
will attract to his standard many voters. Mr.
Curtin, while Secretary of the Commonwealth
under Gov. Pollock, made numerous friend!
by the liberality of his course and the upright
ness of his action.
The Speech of Mr.. Seward delivered las
week in the U. S. Senate, has been published
in pamphlet form by the N. Y. Tribune Office
and will be sold at 25 cents per dozen copies
$1,25 per hundred, or SO per thousand.
Minnesota has chosen eight delegates to the
Republican National Convention at Chicago
and instructed them to support VIM. Fl. Sew
ard for President.
Hon. Chapin Hall will please accept oul