The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-09-19
RECORD OF CHARLES R. BUCKALEW

We ask the voters of Pennsylvania to
examine attentively the record OF Charles
X. Buckalew as member of the United
States Senate foT six years, presented be
low, and decide from it what claims he
has now on them for the highest honors
within their gift.
Charles r. Buckalew, the Democratic
candidate for Governor, served as a Uni.
ted States Senator from Pennsylvania
from 1868 to 1869. 1t is we'll known
in fact, notorious-that all through the
war his sympathies were with the rebels
He was leader among the copperhead
Democracy, that wing of the party which
kept up constant fire in the rear OF the
Union armies, by giving aid and comfort
to the enemy. He was not an open
enemy, like Vallandigham but crafty,
polite adversary, who, whenever it was
possible, would move in disguise and
cover up his tracks. He was, to all in
tents and purposes, rebel in the rauks
of the brave men who were fighting
against treason. He was, therefore, fit
and trusty emisSary Of the COniederacy
-one who could be relied on to impart
any information that might damage the
Union cause and help the rebels; one
who was willing to consult with the re-
bel agents in Canada, and encourage them
to persevere in their efforts to overthrow
! the republic. At home he was in the
confidence of those organizations formed
to resist the draft, aud was the head and
front of powerful opposition in his own
county-a combination whose acts were
as reasonable as was the firing upon Fort
| Sumpter. When men were most needed
to fill decimated ranks, and coDscription
| had to be resorted to, Buckalew not only
tacitly counseled resistance to the pro-
cess # the law, but aided and encouraged
it by welcoming descrters and fugitives
from the draft. So firmly and steadfastly
was he committed to the cause of dis
union, that he never permitted himself
to say or do aught that might injur the
rebel cause. When forced to act he was
always found helping the enemy, whether
as private citizen or public officer
| His record as United States Senator is
in complete harmony with his other acts
That the people of Pennsylvania may
judge this mau by his acts, we append
record of his votes while Senator
| Record of Charles R. BuckaleW, as Shown
by His Votes in the United States Sen
ate, 1859.
December %, 1S63.-On an amend.
ment to the Deficiency ppropriation
Bill, THAT no bounties except such as
are now provided by law shall be paid to
any person after the fifth day of January
next"
Mr. Buckalew, voted nay.
On the motion to exempt from the draft
all clcrgymen, &c.
! Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
January II, lS64.-On the motion to
| repeal the three hundred dollar clause in
the act of March 8, 1868.
| Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
| On the motion to raise the maximum
of the communication to four hundred dol
lars.
| Mr. Buckalew voted yea.
On the motion that minister of the
gospel drafted into the army may be en-
ployed in hospitals
! Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
January Is, lS64.-On the passage OF
the enrolment act.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
! January 25, 1S64.-On the adoption
of the resolution requiring Senators to
take the oath Of July 2, 1862.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
February 24, 1S64.-Ou the passage
of the bill to revive the grade of Lieuten-
ant General of the U. S. A.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
March 10, 1864. - On the passage
of the bill to equalize the pay Of the sold
iers in the U. S. a.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
March 81, lS64.-On the motion to
strike out the words "white male citizens"
in organic act of Montana.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
March 81, l864-On the motion of
Mr.. Davis, of Ky, to SO amend the 18th
article of amen dment to the constitution as
to prohibit colored persons from becom,
ing citizens of the United States.
Mr. Buckalew voted yea
April %, ls64-On the passage of
the act to increase temporarily the duties
on imports.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay
May 3. lS64.-On the joint resolution
providing Tor the payment of volunteers
called out Tor not less than 100 days.
Mr. Buckalew voted nay.
May IL, 1S64-On the passage of the
National Banking act.
Mr.. Buckalew voted nay.
June Il, 1S64.-On the passage of the
bill to increase the duties on imports.
Mr. Buckalew voted nay
Juue %, 1864 On the passage of the
bill repeating the Fugitive Slave Law
Mr. Buckalew voted nay
June 23, 1863 the passage of the
act to prohibit the discharge of persons
from liability to military duty by reason