The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-02-02
Hon, X. II. Hooker Defends Him
self

self
Below will be found letter from
Hon. r. p. Hooker. published in the
Louisville Commercial, in reply to a
communication from one "Gilpin''
We have not seen "Gilpin's' letter.
but it seems he has aroused the "wrong
passenger" We concur in the state,
ment of Mr.. Hooker, and feel justified
in making the statement that Mr..
Beck would have five supporters to
Gen Williams one in this county:
FRANKFORT JAN. 81, 1876
Editor Louisville Commercial:
/ see in the Commercial of to-day that
one, signing his name "GiIpin," has
arraigned me publicly for my vote in
the Senatorial race and, in doing this,
does me an injustice, as l conceive,
and also asks question. He says:
"The Changers elected their man
and sent him to the capitol-to do
what? To vote for this very Beck
Only this and nothing more; and that,
too, with a grange candidate
in the field. Does our friend Hooker
represent grangerism? If so, then the
patrons are mere appendage to whisky
straight and the Democratic ticket"
In the first place, not, only the
Changers, but, men who were not
Changers, and of all parties, elected
me to this position, and, as under
stand to represent the interest of Ohio
county, and not for the sole purpose of
"VOting for Beck" or for Granger
candidate" was not an issue, and in
this, ''Gilpin" is either mistaken or
wishes to make a wrong impression.
As to his question, / will say that lam
not here to represent "grangerism" or
any other ism, but the people of my
county. i would scorn, Mr.. '.Gilpin,"
to sit in the Legislative deliberations
of my State, as a representative of any
ism. over the high interests of the peo-
pie, and this is but n slur which you,
in your philanthropic attachment to
the Changers, have thrown at me.
As to the charge of the Patrons be-
ing an ''appendage to whisky straight,
or the Democratic party" it is not
worthy Ofattention.
In regard to the candidates for Sem
ator, l did not know that there was a
Granger candidate, for General VIII
liams never claimed to be a Granger
candidate; and further, 1 did not cast
a vote for Mr.. Beck while General
Williams was candidate, but voted |
continuously for Governor Leslie.
In voting for Governor Leslie 1 am |
satisfied that / represented very large
majority of my constituency, and to
them ! am responsible, and not alone
to Mr.. "GiIpin." After he was Drop
ped, if l had had an opportunity / |
should haze voted for Mr.. Beck in
preference to Gen. Williams.
In this 1 was guided by my own
judgment, as well as what believed
to be majority of my constituents.
So, Mr.. "Gilpin," your spouting is
without any correct knowledge of the
facts in the case. You are very solic~
itOus about an order which you think
will 60 down unwept and unsung. /
do not suppose any sensible member of /
the order of Patrons of Husbandry
have asked you to interpose in their
behalf will you please let them ar
raign me for my conduct? and if they
need a counsel they will certainly
employ you. Your dismal howl has
not ruffied my feelings in the least, for
L reasonably expected some "Gilpin"
would volunteer his invaluable services
TO the ''order" he so much loves.
r. p. HOOKER.