The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1872-06-08

Noyes II, m ICELAND b, NJ Calmont l.
lion. James Thompson was nominated by
acclamation for Supreme Judge. after which
the convention adjourned until 10 O'Clock on
Friday morning.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
READING, May 81. 1872
The convention reassembled at 10 O'Clock
this morning. Hon. Hester Clymer in tic
chair.
Several substitutions of delegates we're
made.
TIE Committee appointed to introduce the
Hon. Chas- K. Buckalew to the Convention,
accom- panied by that gentleman, were an
nounced.
Mr.. Buckaew was greeted with hearty
cheers, and proceeded to address the Conven-
ton. He said that be appeared before the
Convention, at the solicitation of the Com
mttee, TO thank the members, and, he
hoped. the entire State, for the honor cor fer
red upon him by naming him as the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor of this Cons
mouweallb. The nomination was not soli>
cited-lt came as the legitimate, healthy
outgrowth OF public opinion in this State
not because Of PIE eminent ability or dis
tinguished char acter Of the candidate, but
because his public life of twenty five Years
had led them to the belief that he was a man
neither to be sedIced nor iutimated, aud in
the performance If public duties he will
stand as firm as IA rock for the people in
opposition to corruption and monopoly
he hoped the nomination would be ratified
by the whole people, aud hoped, although
not prompted by selfish motives, that the
movement would go forward 10 triumph.
The people desire that this government
shall be pure and honest, fair aud equal. in
all its acts, and the old motto would be
amended to read. principles. and Men to
MAINTAIN them" There was failure in
Sta'e and National affairs, because Of the
need OF men To carry out the grand aud
fundamental principles, and he urged it as
the great work Of the mission of reform of
this year TO secure men to carry out these
principles. His opinion of Governor of
State was that he was mere magistrate :;
that he should not know that he had been
elected by a party, nor release prisoners
from Jails and the peuiteutiary because of
the urgent appeals OF party friends, and to
secure political advantage. He thought
there was disposition TO cut loose from the
strict party ties, and feeling among all
good men to uuite to carry out the grand
principles and issues which are at stake
In view of this general disposition Tor
State and national reform," he said, 1--WE
parties TO aid in establishing a new depar~
lure which shall insure a pure, honest aud
faithful government" He referred to the
fact that the nomination Of the Convention
had been endorsed by all If the candidates
Tor the position, and hoped their friends
would stand by him, hold up his hand, aud
like band ci brothers, march forward to
victory. In concluding, he said he would
have an opportunity OF meeting the citizens
OF the State during the canvass and address
them on State and national questions. He
would do his duty. and il was expected
every member of the party would do his
duty.
The speech was frequently interrupted
by applause, and when the speaker cUn>
clrdcd three cheers for the candidate were
given.
Mr. Clymer said at the close cf the ad-
dress: May kind Providence guard aud
keep him; may the good people sustain aud
support him, aud may honest men, every>
where and Of every Poll tical creed, rejoice
that they have struck hands, when, in him,
by him and through him. i'm beciIity and cor
ruption is to be banished from the executive
and legislative departments Of this Conn.,
monwealth.
The following gentlemen were then placed
in nomination Tor Auditor General Gen.
w. II. Ii Davis. Gen. VIM. McCaudless,
f. NJ. Crane, VIM. Hartley John Lushe, j
F. Temple, b l. Temple, Levi Marsh, VIM
Baird.
Fust ballot-Davis, 20 McCaudless, +;
Crane, II; Hartley. 80; Loshe, 6; Tens
pie, of Philadelphia, Is Temple, OF Greene,
IA; Marsh, 7; Baird, l.
The names of Messrs. Loshe, Temple, of
Phiiadephia, Marsh and Baird were with
drawn.
Second hallot-Davis. 20; McCandless.
8; Crane, 8 Hartley, 70; Temple. OF Green,
NJ. Hartley having received majority
OF AL the votes. he was duly announced as
nominated. which was made unanimous
General Davis. Of Bucks. made few re-
ks, IN which he pronounced the success
of the party certainty.
Mr.. William Hartley, the candidate for
Auditor General, WAS introduced to the con-
ventlun aud spoke as follows:
Gentiemeu OF the convention and fellow
citizens, have no language to express to
you the feelings of my heart, for the honor
which you have conferred upon me. knew>
Ing that as a politician, as a party man it
Is entirely unmerited, and though l have
lived forty years have Esver held an office
of trust or emolument. No matter what
sins may be guilty of, i do not think that
l have thought more highly of myself than
l should have thought, aud it is a great
qualification to me TO day to know that my
irieRds and ueighburs have thoug ght better of
me than l have myself. L stand before you
without any prepared speech. l expected
merely after my name was Used in connec-
tion with this Office a complimentary vote
a few weeks ago l never dreamed OF being
presented to the people of Pennsylvania by
this convention for SO honorable position.
As you have seen ftin your wisdom, or folly. 4.
to place me before the people of the State.
will endeaVor with the hoip of God to pursue
the same course of life. guided 5y the same
rules that have ever been guided by, and
will cause you no shame. | hope to become
better acquainted with you and if the people
OF this great commonwealth see proper to
make me the guardian of their treasury,
will endeavor to figure mp the accounts by
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