New-York tribune., 1872-09-27
PATRIOTIC ACTION OF EX-Goy. BIGLER.
HIS LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL FRoh TIE
LIBERAL TICKET IN FAVOR OF EA-GOF'

HIS LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL FROM TIE
LIBERAL TICKET IN FAVOR OF EX-GoV'
CURTIN.
Samuel j. Randall, Chairman of the Penn
sylyania Democratic State Committee has issued an ad
dress to the Democracy Of the State in which he EN-
bodies the following letter;
To hs Hon. SAMUEL RANDALL Chairman Democratic sIats
cliRation candidate for DeiegateatLarge 70 tao
Constitutional Convention. The why some one
or the candidates on onr ticket should voluntarily retire
are well known to you The Liberal Republicans, acting
with us in the support OF Mr. Bnckaew claim 10 be rep
resented in the ConyenOn aud as they ask for only one
delegate out of fourteen think them very reasonable
We refuse TO make the concession we will be ser-
ously wanting IN hberality ourselves. The principle
upon which the Convention Is to be constituted con-
templates q fair representation Of all political
mental rule TO tDan they demand They have pro-
posed Gov Curtin their candidate, and do not think
should permit him TO be defeated If we can help II.
His views all questions at issue In the present pot.
cal contest accord with oursj he Is hearty supporter oi
BuckaleW, am well assured, and when say that ms
ability and experience In public affairs would make h
most valuable member OF the Convention assert no
cannot say that feel no reluctance TO fOreeO the
high honor OF seat IN the Convention, but am con-
yneed that my decnaton Is due 20 the Liberals, and
Will promote the harmonious action OF the great popular
body which Is moving for common ol0eo-the redemp-
ton of the from corruption and mlsrue All ask
the Committee is to say, questioned that have not
deserted my post, but have vacated IT, when honoraoy
relieved for proper and just In my own opnon
and yours. am very truly yours, WILLIAM BIGLER'
CiedTJietd, Penn, Sept 25, 1871.
In his address, Mr. Randall, IN oDedlence 10 thc undh
imous instruction of the state Committee directs that
the name of Mr. Curtin be substituted in place of Mr.
Bigiers, and says:
This action has taken that the nnion OF the LIB
era Republicans and Democrats OF PennsyiVann ia
the coming contest may DC more perfect and
conclusive. Andrew q. Curtin nov .eads the
Liberal Republican of the 6ate IN max
ing certain the overwhelming overthrow of the base
Ring OF cOrruptioniss who nave too long controlled
the destines OF our Commonwealth. lie comes forward
at critical moment show honest men the plain pain
OF duty and the Democrats of the state adopt Mt.
Curtin and place his name on their ticket rs token OF
their sincere purpose do all in their power regardless
OF past issues forever destroy the rule OF these tn
less public servants who have been and are now faten
ing on treasure expense OF the industries and good
morals OF the State This action makes sure the victory
OF the right wrong in october, and should every
where be received with JOY.
should omit the full discharge OF my duty IL failed
express the gratitude of the Democrats OF the state
to William Biger for this honorable dislnterested, aud
patriotic act. And while be has yielded up the honors
of the party that good might come he has made greater
the respect and in which he is nedO by our friends
everywhere.