Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-04-09
GLENwooD, March 20, 1868.

TIE fourth instant closed twelve years of
service as your Representative in the Councils
Of the Nation. Few if auy constituency ever
gave to a Representative so cordial and gen
erOus support as have received at your
hands. Be assured it will be treasured as the
proudest recollection in q grateful remem-
branCe
To each voter of the District | tender my
acknowledgements, for there are few if any
whose support | have not at some time re
Ceved First nominated and elected as the
candidate of the Democratic party, | have
aimee been chosen by 4 unanimous vote in one
election, and with few scattering votes
against me 10 the her.
By the last apportionment your union in
QUE Congressional District, whirh had existed
so long, was destroyed, and with it ends our
relation Of Representative and constituent ;
which on nv own account do not regret, as
it affords me an opportunity for rest, so much
needed for years, aud TO seek restoration Of
health somewhat impaired by the Iabors incl
dent to the position TO which you assigned
me-
In parting word allow me to solicit OF
you thoughtful consideration of the present
and a careful review Of the political history OF
the country for at least few years.
In order 10 refresh your memories as to the
doctrines advocated and the positions of par
ties at the commencement of my term Of ser
vice, quote u.rbatim, from the Montrose
Drmocrat, the proceedings of the CongresSlon-
oil Conference at which, unsolicited on my
part, was first nominated as a candidate tor
Office:
CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE.
AT meeting Of the Democratic Congressional Con
ence Of the 18th District, convened at Wellsboro on
me 18th OF September 1850 there appeared Conierecs
T. NJ Gere and c. l.. Brown the part of SusquehanIa
Laporte on the part Of Bradford Geo. Knox, John +
Donaldson, e. c. Green and A. p. Cone on the part o
Il0ga county.
On motion, G. Knox, Esq, was called to the Chair,
and b. Laporte appointed Secretary. On motion, B. La
porte was allowed Tin the absence of his coleague) to
cast two votes for Bradford county.
Letters were then presented from Hon. David Will
moi, moi, James Lowrey, and &. A Grow, Esq, which on
notion were read and ordered to be Incorporated in the
MINUTES oil the Conference Sir. Brown then moved the
OhoTing preamble and resolutions, which were unan
4Housiy adopted:
WHEREAS, The Hon. David Wilmot and James Low.
iey Esq. IN view of uniting the DemocIatc party OF the
I'm Congressional District in the support OF single
Hsnuloa'e. and making certain the triumph OF sound
uVcFauc principles in the coming Congressional elec
"on, nave declined. Therefore,
-, fcsoued, That acknowledge test but princi
t.g IN party politics and Democrats it is our duty
them " P'F'
Re'olredr That we are unatterably opposed 10 the
,Sehson OF slavery into the Territory now tree and
@ @ ~s mold 1t to I've the duty of Congress to prohibit
y positive law, its introduction therein.
50 hesoced, That standing upon these principles and
tEIns with confidence in The integrity OF G A. Grow
rulIy to carry them out in national councils, we
eeh' him to the Democratic voters OF this District as
WI candidate for Congress.
-, he'oved, That the bold and unfnching manner in
ntn'Cl the Hon. d. Wmot has advocated in Congress
@ Preservation of Free Territory from the encrOach-
's Slavery meets the admiration and appreciation
v 'ae Democracy OF this District"
:. Such were the principles declared at that
Nne By the Democratic party of the District
soo 10 which, as its candidate, | was required
!" subscribe which did most heartily then
s' aaa 90 still for they are 10 accordance with
'1e Views of the fathers of the Republic, and
"l their legislation for third of century
on the 18th day Of July, 1881, the Con,
Hess OF the Confederation, with but one dis.
.su'ng voice, passed an ordinance for the
government of the Territories of the United
plates northwest of the Ohio river, which EN-.
Traced all the territory then possessed by the
general Government
lhe slxtb article Of that ordinance provided