Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-09-28
O,,r .y;ominoe for Congress.

Oar .E'Ominoe for Congress.
The Erie Observer published at the
home Of our nominee for Congress
says:
"The Democratic Conference at
Ridgway on Monday, by a unanimous
vote, selected Hon Selden Marvin, of
this city, as the competitor of Judge
Scoheld for Congress. In this instance
the egood old principle is illustratcd-tho
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
at great Inconvenience TO him, and al
most against his wishes.
Judge Marvin is a native of Wes
tern New York, and a son Of the late
distinguished Gen Dudley Marvin,
who, for eight years, represented that
State in 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
county.
"ea In his political rotations he was
known as an ardent Henry Clay Whig
up to the decline of that brave and
honored old party. After that organ.
izalion 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 a considerable majority, al
though the county had previously been
and has been from that time to the
present, one Of the strongholds of the
opposition. In the Judicial Office he
won wide reputation for ability and
integrity, and he retired at the close
of his term of four years with the es-
teem of the entire community.
In 1860, desiling wider field for
practice, Judge Marvin removed to
Eric, where he has since been engaged
in the practice of his profession His
law business is very large, and he is
recognized as one OF the most talented,
learned, trusty and prominent law
yers Of the county His attachment
to the Democratic party has never
wavercd, and he has always been ready
TO render efficient service in its behalf,
alike by bis eounsels, his pccuniary
aid, and his speeches.
As resident of Erie, Judge Marvin
has distinguished himself by libcralily
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 groally in building up the pros.
pcrity of the city. He is charitable
to those in need true friend and
most genial companions courteous to
rich and poor without distinctions q
pleasant ncighbor and a useful citizen !;
respected by all, and popular with
every class. No person in distress
called upon Judge Marvin who did not
receive a willing response aud scores
Of mon will bear witness that we do
not oxaggeratc the kindness Of his
heart, or the mangnanimily 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 u fair
chance of election. Wherever he is
known-and his acquaintance extends
over the whole district personal
friends among the Republicans have
declared their intention OF supporting
him. Ills nomination is admitted by
every disinterested person to be the
most judcious that could have been
made in the present oxigency. lfthc
Democrats ofthe district will poll their
full vote, and conduct the canvass with
their usual zeal and shrewdness, they
will be reinforced by enough Rcpubli.
cans whopreferJu Judge Marvin Judge
Scofeld, to ensure his election" A"
The nomination Of Hon. Scldcn
Marvin for Congress i orcrywhe &C.