The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-09-11

CaSpIDArEs FOB cLEaK.-We copy the FOIL
owing eomnendatory notice OF Col Hardin from
the Telegram
"Col. Frank A. Hardin announces himself as
a candidate for County Clerk in to days Tele-
gram. The Colonel is well qualified to dis
charge the duties of the Office. and should he
receive the nomination, we know Of no man for
whom We could vote more cheerfuliy.
When the call for three years troops was
made Col. Hardin was pastor of congregation
IN one of the most pleasant towns IN the State.
and his Surroundings were of the most agreeable
natsFe, but feeling impressed that 1t was his
duty to enter into the active service of his coun
try, he relinquished his charge and enlisted IN
the 36th Indiana Volunteers lie was detailed
for the recruiting, and service how successful he
was, is known to every man, woman and child
in Wayne county When the ranks of the 36th
were filled, he was retained by the Governor to
recruit for the 57th regiment. and when 1t was
organized he was commissioned Lieutenant
Colonel. He went into the field with that reg
ilnent and remained with It fifteen months,
sharing its tolls and privations, (for the Colonel
was not Feather bed soldier.'D until broken
down by disease and exposure he was compelled
to resign to save his lie.
We have not made this statement to dispar-
age the claims Of others who may be candi-
dates, but as an act of justice to Col. Hardin"
To the Union voters or Wayne
County.
FELLOW CITIZENS:
My name has been announced as
candidate for Clerk of Wayne County l am
absent at the seat Of war, in the military SER
vice Of my country. where have been for nearly
two years past. | shall not leave my post of
duty to electioneer you for the office. But, as
shall thus not see you personally before the
nomination, it appears to be due to you, as well
as myself that should announce more at large
the fact of my being candidate, and the grounds
upon which hope to receive your support.
In the first pllce let me say, that l lay no
special stress on my military services, though
l think my claims on that score are quite equal
tothose of any ofmy competitors who are at
present in the field candidates will just
add, that had the late lamented Major Finley
lived and been a candidate, my name should not
have been announced and it was owing to the
uncertainty on that point which prevailed, that
| did not announce ms self earlier, and thus
forestal the active efforts Of some of my com
petltors to commit my friends to their support
am native born citizen Of ''Old Wayne
have spent most Of my life within her borders;
and hence you my fellowc citizens, know just
who and what am. Aside from any other
merits or dement's which may be supposed -
attach to me, i am willing to submit the ques-
ton, 1.-THE only question properly and really in
VOWED in the contest whether my qualifications
and claims to the office Of Clerk of your county
are not at least equal to those of any Of my
AS to my qualifications, need say nothing.
have had thorough and extensive experience,
at different times in the carrying on of your
Clerks Office, and you know what l am capable
lin that department, and also my department
as respects Industry, politeness, and an accom-
inodating spirit. AS to my circumstances in
life, they are bat humble, while have family
to support, and need the emoluments Of the
office
Let me only add, in conclucion, that should l
be nominated and elected to the office of Clerk
Of Wayne county, my highest ambition will
have been gra .ified and hereby pledge myself
to attend. in person, faithfully ami diligently to
the duties of the office, while [ should ever
cherish the remembrance Of the kindness of my
fellow citizens with the liveliest feelings of
gratitude,
Very Respectfully, Yours.
j. NJ. COMMONS.