Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-07-13
Republican Convention.

The Republicans of Clearfeld county net
in Convention, in the Court House in Clear
field, on Friday, July sth, pursuant to pre-
vious notice, for the purpose of nominating
county ticket, etc.
The Convention was organized by electing
Arthur Bell, Esq, President; David Cath
cart and Geo. B. Smith, Esq's., Vice Pres
idents and S. j. Row, Secretary.
On motion, W. J. Hemphill, T. Fl. MUIR
ray and VIM. Radebach, Esq's., were APP
pointed committee on resolutions.
The Convention then proceeded to noml-
nate candidates for the several county Of
fees, whereupon
John Swan, Sr, of Jordan township was
nominated for the office of Sheriff;
James Glenn, of Ferguson township, for
County Commissioner;
Robert Mitchell, of Clearfield Borough,
for Jury Commissioner
Daniel w. McCurdy, Esq, of Clearfeld.
for District Attorney;
James Hughes, of Morris township. for
County Auditor and
Geo. L. Way. of Curwensville Borough,
for Coroner.
The committee on resolutions then offer
ed the following:
Resolued, That we most heartily endorse
and support the Administration of Presi-
dent Grant. In him we recognize the true
war he stood forth as the first man of the
country; and his course, since he was chos-
en- Chief Magistrate, has shown his eminent
fitness for the position. With implicit con-
| fdence in his ability as statesman, and his
integrity of purpose as an honest man, We
continue to trust him as the wise choice of a
free people:
Resolred, That we recognize, in Hon.
John W. Geary, faithful and competent
Governor, and in his administration of the
laws, the true republican policy of the peo-
pie.
| Resolred, That we recognize in our mem
Der of Congress, Hon. Glenni w. Scofeld, g
faithful and honest representative--one who
has filled the position, for almost eight years,
to the entire satisfaction of the party that
elected him. And has shown such ability
in debate, and honesty of purpose in his ev
cry official act, that lie now ranks high a
mong the most talented of our Representa-
tives in the National Congress-
ResolUed, That we instruct our Congress
ional Conferees-this day appointed to sup
port Hon. G. w. Scoield, as our first ant
only choice for Congress !; and that they be
and are hereby requested to use all fair anC
honorable means to secure his re- no,nina
ton.
Resolced, That we most heartily endorse
the appointment of our fellow citizen, H. b
Swoope, Esq, as District Attorney for the
Western District of Pennsylvania-knowing
as we do, that his eminent legal abilitie:
amply fit him for the responsible duties Of
the position, we regard his appointment as
compliment well deserved. A brilliant fu.
ture awaits him.
After the unanimous adoption of the re-
port of the committee, the following was Of
fered:
Resolved, That ". j. Hemphill, Jno. S.
Radebaugh and Daniel Faust, Esq's., be
the Congressional and Representative Con
| ferees-with power to substitute-to meet
like delegates from the other counties with
which we are associated for the election of a
member OF Congress and Representative
in the Slate Legislature.
The Convention also concurred in the des-
ignation of Tuesday August ID. as the time,
and Ridgway as the place, for the meeting
| of the Conferees
On motion, the Convention adjourned
| sine die