Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-01
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Capt. Henry Clay NniII.

SNRSs 1AcuFy Nluy NNAAA'
This gentleman is we'll known to the
people Of Frederick County rs stern and
untlinching Republican. His name is now
proposed as candidate for Congress from
this District. Capt. Naill is o son Of that
old Wheel Horse of the old Republican
and Wing parties of Frederick County
and State Of Maryland-DAvlD w. NALL.
lie camc into political life as Il disciple Of
his vencrated +: thcr, the warm friend nnG
Clay. Capt. II. G. Nail, when quite
young man, took his stand as one Of the
Sans creek phalanx in the ranks Of the
Wing party, and ut once commanded no.
ticc. Earnest, eloquent and devoted to
the cause Of what he conceived to I've cor
rect political principles, he has remained
s.esdtast to the Wing and Republican
CAUSE, believing the crectls and advocacy
thereof based upon sound principles Of
justice and right. When the Rebellion
reared its gigantic head and threatened to
sweep everything along with it in the
slave States, Capt. Naill never hcsitated
II moment to plant his feet firmly down rs
n true, stern and Steadfast unconditional
Union man. lie did not oppose slavery,
per ~. But If it stood in the way to tic
success Of the Union, and to put down the
Rebellion, he like Abraham Lincoln.
might be counted in" for its entire over
throw. All through the Civil war, from
its inception until its close, he supported
the Union cause with great zeal and eff
cheney. lie was appointed Provost Mar.
shsl ut Frederick will, the rank of Cap.
tain. and conducted the affairs of his office
with great success. His reports Of thu,
office were models Of routine du,ics and
highly complimrntcd for their accuracy
and clearncss ut Washington City. Capt
NALL was warm, early and earnest adj.
vocatc Of Universal Suffrage for the black
aS well rs white men. He enjoys the
unlimited confidence of Frederick Doug
las and Prof. John ". l.angSt,n. those
two well known champions of their race
For advocating the cause OF the OI,prcss.
ed and down ,rodtcn, tie just rights of
the colorcd man, he made some political
and personal foes among the white men
He took the view of the Rights Of Man
As laid down by writer's on public law and
the fundamental thesis of st, Bernard.
Mankind is not the property of Princes.
They are not vassals or creatures of ar.
bitrary power. The color of their skin
il no index to tho purity or viciousncsS OF
their heart. All should enjoy equal rights
and privileges and hc amrnable to tho
lust restraints of the law. No line of
icnarcatinn on account of creed, color or
caste should he drawn between them. All
are fellow citizen, of Il great ami power.
nll Commonwealth, and should I've niror.
| dcd equal protection in life. liberty and
property. 1t was from this source ti,., the
wsrr nicn drew their inspiratiops. II j.
becoming to congratulate rulers, III, L, al.
of Comn,onw ealihs, on their accession to
power. hit on Me.e ncccs;ons Princes anc
ruk,rs sholid be informed tlat then do not
zen the pceple az a,ar,s" From tbe.,
PR mikc Cai NALL drew his cOnclu, ions
and he IL always ready and willing lo
give his reasons for the faith that is with
in him. This is sound philosophy. No
moral obliquity will induce him to sl,uL
the responsibility of openly, earnestly and
fairly avowing his homes, convictions ".
Is al once open and frank. candid and sin.
cere in setting forth The principles b,
which he is governed. He seeks no con
cra lmenls, he scorns to utter sentiment.
which he does not fully aud conacicntiuu>ly
believe. I'll" public good is his aim. tn,
true interests Of our glorious country his
polar star. lie trlmplc. under foot all
evasions, >ublcrtuse,, equyoca,i,n>, ",
dirrlic;i"ns from the path Of duty In
1867 the Republicans Of Frederick Coun
~, rcposing confidence in his ability, Ster.
ling integrity. political honesty and ar
dent patriotism, nominated Capt NALL -.
candidate. for the State Senate. lie
made the canvas. of the county. hut WAS
defeated hy the hue and crv" raised
against Negro Suffrage. '"Soi,l' Equality
and .carc-crow hob goblin, raised arain.,