The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-10-19


was again re-elected-a remarkable testimo-
ny of his character for integrity in the dis
charge of the duties of a Legislator in dis
trict where candidates of known ability, |
anxious to serve the people in that capacity |
are able to be found in most any township.
NAMED FOR GOVERNOR.
In 1875 Col. Noyes was prominently nam
ed for Governor before the Democratic Con-
venton that met at Erie. Without reflection
upon the candidates nominated by thatCon-
vention, it is but just to say that the pro-
ceedings of that body were disgrace to the
party, as it became merely an arena for a
gladiatorial combat between rival factions
for the ascendency, sacrificing such men as
Col. Noyes, Judge Ross and Hon. Orange
Noble in the selfish struggle for suprema-
cy.
NOMINATED FOR STATE TREASURER.
Col. Noyes was nominated by the late
Harrisburg Convention as the Democratic
candidate for State Treasurer. As is the in
evitable case, where two strong candidates
are opposed for the same position, bitter
animosities arise, and charges are made that
in themselves bear evidence of untruthful
ness. That such should be the case is at
least unfortunate for those who adopt this
system of warfare, but in most instances it
is the sure sequence of heated canvass.
The struggle over, as it should be, animos-
ties are forgotten, the work of the conven-
tion approved, and all the different elements
are working heartily to secure the election
of the entire ticket.
NOT A POLITICIAN.
Col Noyes has never been a politician in
the general acceptance of the term, but has
always been ready to obey the call of his
! party and numerous personal friends. Five
| times elected to the Legislature, at periods
when the working people of his district felt
the need of just such representative, his
majority each time running largely ahead of
the party ticket, is sufficient proof of the es-
timation of his honest integrity, vigor and
persisrency in the cause of the people in a
district where he is known.
! NOT A CORPORATION MAN.
1t has been charged, and perhaps with
some effect, where the facts are unknown
that Col. Noyes is the friend and advocate Of
corporations, especially railroads. This i;
undoubtedly true in one respect, but not il
the sense his adversaries would erdeavor tt
make it appear. Whilst with every otbe
business man he wishes for the financial sue
cess of the great arteries of commerce tina
connect the Atlantic with Pacific, he is 10
holding them strictly to the purpose for Vhic
the people granted them their chartered priv
leges, and would, with his solid, calm judg
ment at all times be found ON the side o
right, when great corporations seek to be
come masters instead of servants. The bus
mess man who is interested in his own sue
cess in life and the prosperity and develop
ment of the resources of the nation VIII
would act differently or as the enemy of tn
railroad system. must be lunatic, and I'LL
safe to hahdle public trust.
, HELPS TO BUILD THE P. & f. ROAD.
The writer of this is familiar with the his
tory of all his railroad connections. l
1857, when the Phil. q Erie railroad wa
struggling under heavy financial dfficultie
which threatened to defeat or at least defe
its completion, Col. Noyes, in the interest c
his lumber and mercantile operations whic
were in large measure dependent for SUE
cess on the completion of this road. apple
the weight of his energy character and NOR
ey to ensure the completion of that worl
Untiring in his etlerts and surmounting ot
= staces of every nature, the road from Loc
!, Haven to Driftwood is to-day a monumer
t of his exertions and at that time sacrifice
: his personal estate.
AT the request of an old friend, living
a distant State, he accepted few shares
stock in the Bald Eagle Valley Railroad, t'
: the purpose of making him eligible as
rector Of that road. This trust was acceptt
ed to serve friend of his early manhoo
n whose confidence in his judgment and il
: tegrIty imposed the trust upon him. Ih
4 is the only railroad stock of which he is Il
: owner.
\ IN SYMPATHY WITH WoRKiNGMEN.
: In conclusion, would say to those wi
are now engaged in working out plan
secure for the workingmen who depend u
y on their daily toll for the necessary comfor
and luxuries of life for themselves and far
Il lilies, that Co. .Noyes is in full sympathy wi
Il them not only that, but he is a living mo
). el to the young men of the country of VIII
u perseverance, honest integrity and daily Il
can accomplish for any who, like him, d
termine to succeed Starting in active i
at twenty-one years of age, he commenc
y working in a saw mill in his native State
c. thi teen dollars per month, his salary
" end of three years he was taken into pa
l. nership, and for three years after was
c. foreman not only of the work but foremost
D. haying it done. This position, attained
r doubt by his industry and capability, wol
il have satisfied the ambition of most you
men, Not 80 with Col. Noyes. The pin
70 les of Pennsylvania offered more inyiti
n field for his ambition, and although ma
n. difficulties and privatons had to be encol
al tered he was equal to them all, and now,
,r his 59th year, he can sit down under his o
Of vine and fig tree, the work of his hands &
.et enjoy with his family and friends the fri
n. of his industry.
NJ THE woRKINGMEN's CANDIDATE.
Workingmen of Pennsylvania you h
= a candidate for Treasurer on the pemocr
ticket who is one of yourselves, familiar "
all all the toll, disappointments and trials
he fall to the lot of those born to earn h
est living and place among the men of the
ta- tion by the sweat of their brows-a VIII
of souled, big-hearted gentleman fine
in of American manhood, who is all and n