The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-29
For Associate Judge, Hon. M. Russell
Thayer.

enemies of our principles had been working
with an energy and deceit without parallel,
in their efforts to accomplish the defeat of our
heretofore triumphant organization. By their
wiIes they had succeeded in deceiving some of
the faithful, and it was understood that the
Convention had within it members pledged to
attempt TO secure the election of our opponent
by preventing a nomination. The opposition
had played its best cards, and the result
caused grave anxiety. To-day the crisis is
past. The perpetuity and unity of the Re-
publican party have been again evinced. All
the attempts to promote discOrd and play into
the hands of the enemy signally failed, and
in the unanimous nomination of the Hon. NJ.
Russell Thayer we have an assurance of vic
tory which sets all doubts at rest.
Previous to the result being announced, we
studiously RETAINED from mentioning any pre-
ference for any one of the gentlemen named,
lest we might embarrass the party and leave
ground for future attack when our candidate
was selected. But we need now have no hesi-
tation in saying that Mr.. Thayer, above all
others, seemed to us the man who combined
the qualities most needed in a candidate. His
principal opponent lacked the great requisite
being well known to the public; and whatever
his merits, in such battle as that before US,
general with some fame is necessary to inspire
confidence in his followers. For many years
our candidate has been recognized as one of
the ablest of the many able members of the
Philadelphia bar-a bar whose legal ability
has caused it to become proverb. Induced
by his fellow-citizens to accept seat in Con-
gress, he displayed not only high qualifications
for his varied duties, but there gave evidence
Of that stern and unbending loyalty, that de-
vOtion to the vital principles of the Republi-
can party, and at the same time discretion
and temperance, which prominently pointed
him out as a suitable candidate for the highest
judicial honors.
Although so well known, Mr.. Thayer is still a
comparatively young man. He is in his legal
prime. Born in January, 1872, he graduated
at our University of Pennsylvania in 1910, was
admitted to the bar in 1912, and continued in
professional duties until called to represent
the Fifth District in the Thirty eighth Con-
gress. He at once took high place as sound
thinker and eloquent speaker. Declining
reelection, he once more resumed his practice,
and now, without solicitation-in fact in op-
position to his direct wishes, he has been called
upon by unanimous vote to fill the most
important post within the gift of the party.
His letter of declination has caused some
anxiety to be expressed lest he should decline
- h N oord;dofa nopv fbot tba honor has haau
thrust upon him. We are glad, however, to
be able to congratulate our readers over the
acceptance on the part of Mr.. Thayer. In the
following correspondence he yields his per-
sonal wishes to the declared will of the party
and acts the part of good citizen who is
willing, in any capacity, to serve the State:-
PHILADELPHIA, August 2s. 1867.
Hon. NJ. Russell Thayer:-
Dear SIr:--The undersigned, committee appointed
by the Judicial Convention of the Republican party
have the pleasure OF informing you of your nomina
tion by that Convention as Associate Judge of the
Court Of Common Pleas OF the City and County
Philadelphia.
Will you be good enough to inform as. at your
earliest convenience, your acceptance of this nomi
nation?
Very respectfully your obedent servants,
L. r. FLETCHER,
JOSHUA T. OWEN,
BENJAMIN H. HAINES,
THOMAS ]. WoRRELL,
WILLIAM NJ. BULL.
PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 1867.
Gentlemen:--I beg to acknowledge the receipt
of your communication of the 2Stn instant, in
forming me of my nomination by the Republi-
can Judicial Convention for the Office of Asso
ciate Judge of the Court Of Common Pleas. 1
am compelled to regard the action of the Con-
vention, in view OF the circumstances under
which IL was taken, as q demand on the part of
the representatives OF the Republican party
that should occupy in the approaching can.
Vass the position to which they have assigned
me- My attachment to the principles OF that
great party and my earnest desire for its sue
cess In the struggle in which we are engaged
are well known.
It is plain that my personal views and wishes
upon this subject must yield to my convictions
of public duty. 1 and bot at liberty TO disregard
the demand which b made upon me by the
accordingly accept the nomi.
nation. and II the use of my name can in any
degree contribute to the triumph of our princi-
uIes I'm the approaching contest, shall, by
frealv Welding 1t, have made the best acknow-
1adgment in my power of the honor which the
Convention has conferred upon me.
remain. with great respect, your obedient
o,t NJ. RUSSELL THAYER.
nv, nsassrs. L. r, Fletcher Joshua i. Owen. Ben
Sauoin ri Haines, Thomas j. Worrell' VIII
liam M. Bull-Committee.
Tbat we have selected man thoroughly
osnable of defeating Judge Ludlow, and one IN
,vhom the people have most implicit con-