Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-09-29

oEN. GRANTS VIOLATION or prxxsYl
wanna LAW.
Judge Packcr-If Gen. Gmnt. n,
mindful Of tbe dignity Of his grea
oiiicc, and the proprictios Of his pos
ton, comes into this State with IN
aVowcd purpose Of influencing voters
winch do not believe no will,
oe,ievo the good sense Of tho peopl
WIN resent the aflront. II no come
70 seek pleasure and recreation from
the burdcns0me cares and close con
hnement to the duties Of his otIIcia
position, ! know no more suitabl,
place than the valleys, mountains, anc
sparkling trout streams Of this State
THE Judge smiled knowingly in
this connection, while the reporter
thought he saw the keen edge Of Q
razor somewhere near
Reportei-lt is true, as reported
that Gen. Grant violated the statutes
of this State, when here last month
in fishing in The streams OF Mexican
countyl -
Judge Packer-It is SO currently
reported but | know nothing of the
fact.
Reportcr-Is August ono of the
months in which trout fishing is pro-
hibltcd by your statutes
Judge Packer-It is. believe Gen.
Grants friends relieve him from any
wilfnl violation of the law, he being
ignorant ofany such statutes. lfyon
will pardon the simile, the President
was but fish out OF water.
Reporter-Might not Gen. Grants
visit TO Pennsylvania have reference
to the reconstruction of his Cabinet,
rendered necessary by the death of
tic Secretary Of Wnrl
Judge Packer-I have heard IL
rumored that such was the case and
that Pennsylvania. with no represen-
tative in the Cabinet, was Jealous of
Massachusetts with two mem mbers.
THE FINANCIAL DOOR BARRED.
Reportcr-By the by, Judge, Mr..
Boutwell, seems to have set about a
financial policy of considerable prom
Use.
Judge Paeker-Ah, l SEQ your
dodge (smilinrl; you are seeking TO
urag me into a discussion of national
affairs again. l have said | will not
discuss those questions. As 10 the
finances, they have been intrusted 10
the care of so many eminent gentle
men, whose views have been so widely
different, and at one or another time
accepted by the country.
am at a loss in the maze of these
contradictory opinions TO express anv
myself When snch distinguished
hnaneiers as Chase, Fessenden, Mccall
lock, Stewart, and Boutwell, each
have a plan of their own for the re-
dnction Of the public debt and the
resumption Of specie payments, ont of
such a contrariety of opinions il were
if some practical method were
not ultimately evolved that would
harmonize the divergent views now
prevalent in the country. But will
not enter into a discussion OF this or
any other national topic. | have
already given you my views on the
financial policy Of this State. You
may extend it if you please. But as
Tou seem anxious TO draw me into
such discussion, permit me 10 give
Tou my views on the general subject,
n the language Of another; and beg
rou TO take down what shall read
o you as fully expressing my senti.
nents. In his first inaugural, Presi-
a. The management Of the public revenue 4,
mong the most delicate and important trusts,
nd should be so considered BY the observance on
he part Of all Government officers Of strict and
aihful economy. This done, 1t will facilitate the
Htingushmcut Of our national debt, the unneces-
ary duration Of which is Incompatible with real
Independence, and viii countersci that tendency
D public and private pronigacy which a profuss
expenditure Of public money engendcn."
And Thomas Jefferson in his first
says-and please take this
xtract, lreadsl;
Equal and exact justice 10 all men, Of what
yer State or persuasion, religious or political;
CAGE, commerce, and honest friendship with ali
ations entangling alliances with none; The sup
ort Of the state Governments in AL their rights
= The most competent administration Of our
omestic concerns, and the surest balwark aEaiust
nh-republican tendencies; the preservation Of
be General Government IN It's whole constitu-
Onal rigur A. the sheet-anchor Of our peace nt
ONE and safety abroadi jealous care Of the
ght Of election by the peoplei absolute acqui-
scenct in the decision Of the majority, the vital
rinsipe Of republics, from which there is no ap-
cal but 10 force, the vital principle and parelt
"a.
be civil power; economy in the public expense,
hat labor may be lishtoned; the honest payment
{ our debts and the sacred preservation Of the
ublic faith freedom Of religion, freedom Of tho
rcss, freedom Of the person under protection of
he habeas corpus, and trial by juries impartiAliy
form the bright constellation that
a. always and will ever guide my course as a
rivate or public man. aud which alone leads 10
caoe, liberty, aud safety
Such is my platform on the entirc
ange Of national questions. II was
afe ground for Jefferson. ii is safe
round for me, and should be safe
round for every citizen.
THE HALF MILLION DONATION.
Reporter see il stated, Judge
'acker, that the contribution You
made Of half a million of dollars 10
ndow the Lehigh University, was
OF the bonds Of the Lehigh
Ialley Railroad, and was the contri.
'ution Of that Company. viii you
tate me the facts in the casey
Judge Packor-That statement has
10 foundation in truth. The Lchigh
Valley Railroad Company had moth.
ng whatever TO do with the ein, or
WITH my subsequent visit TO Europe.
lor was the gift made in railroad
'onds. 1t was wholly personal and
ash transaction, but one from which
never expected any notoriety or
raise, nor do now claim any credit
or the act ! was about starting for
europe for my health, and lest some
hing might ocenr on the Journey or
n my absence TO prevent the fulfil
nent Of this long cherished object,
perfected the transaction on the eve
# my departure. II was known only
O my wife and tho two witnesses TO
he deed Of gift, aud Bishop Stevens,
Who, at my request, organized the
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