Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-09-28
our .goniinoe for Congress.

OUF ~ OHtthtC IOF COHs ftSS'
The Erie Observer published at the
home Of our nominee for Congress
says:
"The Democratic Conference at
Ridgway on Monday, by unanimous
vote, selected Hon Seden Marvin, of
this city, as the competitor of Judge
Sco6eld for Congress. 10 this instance
the good old principle is illustrated-the
Office seeks the man and not the man
the office" The nomination was made
without solicitation or effort on Judge
Marvin's part, and has been accepted
ut great inconvenience 10 him, and al
most against his wishes.
Judge Marvin is native of Wes.
tern New York, aud a son Of the late
distinguished Gen Dudley Marvin,
who, for eight years, represented that
State iu the House Of Representatives
at Washington, and who was person
ally known to many Of our older citi-
Eens. After finishing his education,
he settled upon farm near Ripley,
Chautauqua county, whore he resided
for eighteen or twenty years, dividing
his time between law and agriculture.
His reputation as an attorney rose
rapidly, and he soon occupied and re-
tanned a leading position at the bar Of
known as an ardent Henry Clay Wing
up to the decline of that brave and
honorod old party. After that organ
ization was abandoned Judge Marvin
identified himself With the Democracy,
and has ever since been one of its
staunchest adhercnts. In 1856, he
was placed in nomination by the
Democrats Of ChautauQua as a can
didate for County Judge, and in a
speech before the Convention formal
ly accepted the position He was
elected by considerable majority, al.
though the county bad previously been
and has been from that time to the
present, one of the strongholds of the
opposition. In the Judicial office be
won a wide reputation for ability and
integrity, and he retired at the close
of his term Of four years with the es-
teen Of the entire community.
In 1860, desiling . wider field for
practice, Judge Marvin removed to
Eric, where be has since been engaged
in the practice of his profession. His
law business is very large, and he is
recognized as one Of tho most talented,
learned, trusty and prominent law.
yers of the county. His attachment
to the Democratic party has never
wavered, and he has always been ready
to render efficient service in its behalf,
alike by his counsels, his pecuniary
aid, and his speeches
As a resident of Erie, Judge Marvin |
has distinguished himself by liberality |
and public spirit He has been among
the formost in encouraging improve.
ment, and has helped to establish sew.
eral Of our most valuable enterprises.
His influence has done much towards
inducing number Of wealthy gentle.
men to locate among US, who have
helped groatly in building up the pros.
perity Of the city He is charitable
to those in need q true friend and
most genial companion; courteous to
rich and poor without distinction; q
pleasant ncighborand a useful citizen
respected hy all, ana popular with
every class. No person in distress
called upon Judge Marvin who did not
receive willing response and scores
Of mcn will bear witness that we do
not oxaggeratc the kindness Of his
heart, or the mangnanimity of his
character. In this regard, he Is the
exact opposite OF the cold and blood.
less iceberg who is bis antagonist.
Appearance afford strong reason to
believe that Judge Marvin has a fair
chance Of election. Wherever he is
known-aud his acquaintance extends I
over the whole district - personal J
friends among the Republicans have Z
eo''"fel their intention Of supporting
MIN Ills nomination is admitted by
every disinierestod person to be the c
most Judlcious that could have bcon Il
made in the present oSigency. Irtbe
Democrats of the district will poll their y
full vote, and conduct the canvass with
their usual zeal and shrewdncss. tbcv
will be reinforced by enough Rcpubli. I
cans whopreierJudge Marvin toJudgc 4
Seofeld, TO ensure his election" c
The nomination Of Hon. Seldcn b
Marvin for Congress is orcrrwherc ac. n