Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-06-23

HIS PERSONAL CHARACTER AND PRIVATE LIFE.

HIS PERSONAL CHARACTER AND PRIVATE LIFE.
The Republican candidate for Governor Of this
State, was born in the town of Camden, Kent
county, and has never resided outside Of that
county. His father was a carpenter, in which
honorable calling the son was brought up, and
at which he worked in his early manhood until
by his industry and frugality he became able to
purchase the farm, and adjoining mills, upon
which he now resides. This now highly improv-
ed place was then entirely run down, and of but
little value; but the industry of a life time has
made it one of the best farms in Kent county.
BY steady work at his trade his father earned
a moderate living for his family, but was not
able to bear the expense of providing any fur
ther education for his children than the very
common schools of half century ago Afforded
consequently our candidates early education was
confined to the common branches of our English
education. Almost solely by his own efforts this
early misfortune has been greatly remedied and
his culture now is fully equal to that Of the best
society in our commonwealth. He is thoroughly
informed upon all the interesting business and
political topics of the day. and fully up to the
leaders of society in business and political devel-
opment.
In religion Mr.. Coursey is Methodist, in ex-
cellent standing in the church. His father was
leader among the early people of this denomin-
alton, and his house was the home of the fathers
of this church in the early days of its history
Dow, Laurenson, Ferguson Moore, Collins,
Bishop Higgins and many others were domiciled
Reared under such influences it is not strange
that he should be warmly attached to this branch
Of the church, though he is tolerant and liberal
toward all Others
In politics he is in full harmony with the prin-
ciple of the party whose candidate he is. In the
general sense he is full blooded Democrat.
He believes in equal rights for all and hates the
pretensions to Aristocracy, which are assumed by
some at this day. He is kind courteous, ,obliging
and charitable to all, and coming as he does from
the humble walks Of virtuous life he specially
sympathizes with the working classes. He knows
what it il to earn his bread with the jack. plane,
and the plow, "by the sweat OF his brow" He
is peculiarly the candidate of the farmers,
mechanics and working men, and has no sympa-
thy with Aristocracy, or the oppressors OF men.
Under his administration il elected Goyernor,no
clique class, or rings, would find any favor, but
his natural sympathies would lead him to seek,
only, the general welfare, and especially that OF
the men Of toll. He is one of them familiar
with their trials, wants, and difficulties and in
full sympathy with their efforts for advancement
| and higher development.
Since we commenced This brief SKETCH "a recent
| immigrant from the State of New York, has re-
lated to us the following incident which 30 per-
| fecty illustrates the character of Mr.. Coursey
| for kindness, benevolence, and hospitality that
we deem it appropriate here.
New York he rode with his wife in his carriage
| the whole distance, for the purpose Of getting
| good view of the country through which he was
passing. Below Dover his horse became very
much fatigued and this increased 80 rapidly that
he concluded halt must be made for the
night, then near at hand. With this view he
stopped in front of fair sized farm house, and
asked if he and his wife could be accommodated
with lodging, and his horse with food, for the
night. He was kindly refused, because of the
lack of room and facilities for their entertain
/ ment, but was told If he could get on four miles
further, to Courseys Mills, he could then obtain
| good entertainment. He proceeded on, but
/ strong sympathy with his horse induced him to
make application for the same favor three
| times more before he arrived at Courseys Mills,
and at every application he was told that Mr.,
| Coursey's was the place for the entertainment
of all who in that vicinity claimed hospitality.
| He finally arrived at Mr. Courseys house, where
he was courteously entertained for the night, in
the best and most hospitable manner. He con-
sidered Mr.. Coursey the best man for Governor
he said, of any he knew.
| This incident illustrates only one phase of his
character. He is one of the most courteous,
kind-hearted and benevolent men in the State.
| Hundreds who have shared his hospitality will
| render their tribute of praise to his kindness
and benevolence.
Another trait of his character is his quiet, con-
tinued, persistent discharge of the duties OF life.
Though he commenced life az carpenter at the
small remuneration of S1.25 per day, the wa
BeB OF those Times, yel, ny MS cuhtihueu hhu
persistent endeavors, he has, while liberal and
generous almost to fault, gradually acquired q
moderate fortune. His farm, houses, mills, and
barn, are all in the best OF order, and show to an
observer, that man of more than ordinary char
acter is the proprietor.
A volume would not do Justice to the excellent
man whom the Republicans have selected as
their standard-bearer i'll the campaign now OPEN
ing in this State, and we know him well
enough to state, that if elected, he will
be the instrument of no clique, cabal or ring,
but Governor of the State; true to its best in
terests, true to its citizens, true to his own
conscience and true to God and his fellow men.
No man living can place finger upon spot,
blemsh, or stain in his character; and none but
the vilest will attempt it.
His Republicanism dates from his early man
hood. His first vote given for Andrew
Jackson, and his last for u $. Grant. He voted
for Mr. Lincoln, in 1860 and 1864, and has been
a member of the Republican party Of this day
since its first organization in our State. Nc
better man lives in our State, and it will be
creditable to the people to overthrow the 'famil,
ring" which has 30 long dsgraced our State, BY
putting in the Chief Magistrates chair the Della
ware mechanic and farmer, Thomas Is. C0ursey