Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-10-08

tfkNfiun. Sept 30. 1865
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NJ nef 81 ! have concludci not
40 De- candidate for president Judge
OF this district. Ms friends, a. far ss
/ I could consult thcm. have finally nc.
ouicsocd IN this decision NY opinion
4 III Inference a. tho means employed
10 defeat The claims of Clcarheld coun.
ltv have undergone no change The
Improper course pursued by the con.
/ fcrcos Of Centre county has only been
shown In stronger light by the eva.
dcncc since developed. For tins tho
/ Democracy Of Centre county arc not
to be held responsible, bat should be
warned IN future TO be more careful
in the selection OF their representa-.
uvos. Ny friends were fully justified
in the course they have pursued, and
in the ardent wish manifested 10 re-
buke what they deemed a wrong
Ny sympathies were with them, and
are now, although ! cannot remain a
candidate.
No one is chargeable with any want
Of fcalty 10 his party, by showing q
desire TO elect a Democrat against the
action Of a Conference whose proceed.
ings they believed 10 be unfair and
not 10 accordance with the usages Of
the party. Indeed, il may become a
duty to sternly rebnke such conduct,
if they would preserve the integrity
Of the party as an organization and
the self respect Of its members. For
thirty years ] have been voter IN
the Democratic party. Although for
several years have taken no part IN
politics, publicly, and viii not while ]
Z remain on the Bench, my devotion 20
the great principles OF the party have
been none the less ardent ] believe
now that the restoration Of the Union
the perpetuity ofour Constitution, ard
the peace, prosperity and happiness Of
the people depend upon the success Of
the principles Of the Democratic par
Ity. Composed Of the people, iis mis-
sion has ever been TO guarantee equal
and exact justice to all classes Of soci-
ETY.. Having in view an honest and
faithful administration Of the affairs
Of the Government. / hope 1t may
ever stand ready TO frown upon impu-
rity, extravaganza and corruption
whenever found, whether in its own
or the enemies ranks.
To my friends in Clearfeld county
! cannot feel too grateful. The unan-
unity with which they presented me
as their candidate is indeed fattering.
Il makes me feel that my life spent
among them has not been entirely in
vain Their kindness and confidence
has shown me that although absent
from them / have not been forgotten
The cordial personal greetings which
/ have met t'within the last few davs
the revival OF old acquaintance and
the renewal Of friendships partly Tor
gotten, have afforded me unallayed
pleasure. Personal feeling urged me
TO serve them, but my duty a. a mem.
Der Of a great party toiiing for succes:
at this critical period in the history o.
our beloved country forbid that ]
should stand in the way Of united and
harmonious action. To my friends ia
Centre and Clinton counties, am nC
less grateful.
/ add with pleasure that ] have nd
\ evidence connecting Chas A Mayer
Esq, the candidate, or the couferces
from Clinton county, with the unfsir
ness or improprieties Of the Confer.
ence. On the contrary, my relations
with Mr.. Mayer have been pleasant
and ] entertain for him only feeling:
of personal kindness.
With assurances of high regard f5i
my friends and especially for yourself
am, yours truly,
G.. T. BARRETT.