Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-10-02
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DrMocnATIc STATE Con-. Rooms,
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.
To the Democrats Of Pennsylvania
/ herewith submit for your infor-
nation a letter received by mo from
Hon. William Bigler, from which II
will bs seen that he rolinquishes the
candidacy as delegate at-large TO tho
Constitutional Convention, for reasons
therein stated:
CLEAnrIELD, Pa, Sept. 20, 1872.
Hon Samuel j, Randall, Chairman
Democratic State Central Committee:
SIR: / hereby tender TO the State
Committee my declinaton as n candi-
date for delcgato-at-largc TO the Con-
stitutional Convention. The reasons
why some one Of tho candidates on
our ticket should voluntarily retire
are well known TO you. |lll.4i
The Liberal Republicans, acting
with us ia the support Of Mr.. Bucka-
lew, claim 10 DO represented in the
Convention, and as they ask for only
one delegate out Of the fourteen, ]
think them very reasonable. II we
refuse to make the concession we will
be seriously wanting in liberality our
selves. The principle upon which tho
convention is to be constituted con-
templates q fair representation of all
political classes, and the Liberals arc
entitled by the fundamental rule 10
more than they demand. They have
proposed Governor Curtin rs their
candidate, and | do not think we
should permit him to be defeated five
can help it. His views on all questions
at issue in the present political contest
accord with ours; ho is hearty sup
porter of Buckalew, as ! am well as
sured, and when | say that his ability
and experience in public affairs would
make him most valuable member OF
tho convention, assert no more than
what is known to all the people Of the
State. HiN sia'ita0 lHif
| cannot say that feel no rcluc.
tancc TO forcgo the high honor OF a
seat in the convention, but am con-
yinced that my declination is due TO
the Liberals, and will promote the
harmonious action of the great popular
body which is moving for common
objoct-tho redemption of the State
from corruption and misrule. All l
ask of tho committee is to say, ii ques
toned. that | have not deserted
my post, but have vacated it, whor
honorably relieved, for reason pro
per and just, in my own opinion
and yours. am very truly yours,
WILLIAM BIGLER.
In obedience TO the unanimous in
struction of the State Central Com
mittee, | direct that the name Of An
drew G. Curtin be substituted as u
canddate-at-la largo to the Cons.itu-
tionl Convention, in place Of William
Bigler, resigned. County chairmen,
and others, having charge OF the
printing Of the tickets throughout the
State, will mako the change, aud print
in the manner indicated
This action has been taken that the
union OF the Liberal Republicans and
Democrats of Pennsylvania, in the
coming contest, may be moro perfect
and conclusive. Andrew G. Curtin
now loads the Liberal Republican
cause OF the State, making certain the
overwhelming overthrow of the base
"Ring" of corruptionists who have too
long controlled the deslinies OF our
Commonwealth. He comes forward
at critical moment to show honest
men the plain path of duty, and the
Democrats of the State adopt MIR.
Curtin aud place his name on their
ticket As a token Of their sincere pur-
pose to do all in their power, regard
less Of past issues, TO forever destroy
the rule OF these faitbless public SER
wants, who have been and are now
fattcning on the treasure at the exr
pense OF the industries and good NOR
ais of tho State. This action makes
sure the victory Of the right over
wrong in October, and should every
where be received with joy.
| should omit the full discharge OF
my duty if / failed TO express the
gratitude of the Democrats Of tho
State TO William Bigler for this hon.
orable, disinterested, and patriotic act.
And while he has yielded up the hon
ors of the party that good might come,
he has made greater the respect and
esteem in which ho is held by our
friends everywhere. "
SAMUEL j RANDALL, Chairman.