Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-10-03

just to say that tho proceedings Of that
bsdy ,yerc disgrace TO the party, rs
il became merely an arena for gladia,
torial combat between rival factions
forthe asccndancy, sacrificing such mer
as Colonel Noycs, Judge Ross and Hon
Orange Noble in the selfish struggle
for supremacy,
NOMINATED For STATE TREASURER.
Colonel Noyes was nominated by the
late Harrisburg Convention, as the
Democratic candidate for State Treas
urer. AS is tho inevitable case, where
two strong candidates are opposed foI
the same position, bitter animosities
arise, and charges aro mado that in
themselves bearovidcncc Of untruthful
ness. That such should be tho case is
at least unfortunate for those who
adopt this system OF warfare, but in
most instances it is the sure sequence
of a heated canvass. The struggle over
as it should be animositios arc forgot
ton, the work OF tho Convention ap-
proved, aud all tho different elements
are working heartily to secure the
election Of the entire ticket.
NOT a POLITICIAN.
Colonel Noyos has never been poll
tician 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 bis district felt the
need Of just such representative, his
majority each time running largely
ahead OF the party ticket is sufficient
proof the estimation of his honestinteg.
rty, vigor and pcrsistcncy in the cause
of the people IN district where he is
known
NOT A CORPORATION MAN.
1t has been charged, and perhaps
with some effect where the facts are
unknown, that Colonel Noycs is the
friend and advocate Of corporations,
especially railroads. This is undoubt.
edly true in ono respect, but not in
the sense his adyersaries would On.
deavor to mako it appear. Whilst
with every other business man Colonel
Noycs wishes Tor the financial success
Of the great arteries Of commerce that
connect the Atlantic with the Pacific,
he is for holding them strictly to the
purpose for which the people granted
them their chartered privileges, and
would, with his solid, calm judgment,
at all times be found on the side of
right when great corporations seel, to
become masters instead of servants
Tho business man who is interested in
his own success in life and the pros
periiy and development fthercsources
OF tho Nation who would act different.
ly, or as the enemy Of the railroad
system, must be lunatic and unsafe
to handle public trust.
HELPS TO BUILD THE p. 4. ROAD.
The writer of this is familiar with
the history of all his railroad connec-
tons. In 1867, when the Philadelphia
ond Erie Railroad was struggling un-
der heavy financial difficulties, which
threatened TO defeat or at least defer
its completion, Colonel Noyes, IN the
interest Of his lumber and mercantile
operations, which were IN a large meas
ure dependent for success on the com.
pletlon of this road, applied the weight
of his energy, character and money to
ensure the completion of that work.
Unhring in his efforts and surmount-
ing obstacles of every nature, the road
from Lock Haven to Driftwood is to-
day monument Of bis cxertions and
at that time sacrifice of his personal
estate.
At the request Of an old friend, liv-
ing in distant State, he accepted a
few shares Of stock in the Bald Eagle
Valley Railroad, for the purpose of
him eligible as Director Of
that road. This trust was accepted
to serve friend of bis early manhood,
whose confidence in his Judgment and
integrity imposed the trust upon him.
This is the only railroad stock of which
he is the owner.
IS SYMPATHY WITH woBKINGMEN.
In conclusion, would say to those
who are now engaged in working out
a plan to secure for the workingmen
who depend upon their daily toll for
the necessary comforts and Injuries
of life for themselves and lamilies, that
Col. Noycs is in full sympathy with
them not only that, but he is a living
model to tho young mon of the coun.
try Of what perseverance, honest in
Lcgrity and daily toll can accomplish
for any who, like him, determine to
succeed. Starting in active life at
Iwenty-oncyears ofagc, he commenced
working in saw mill in his native
State at thirteen dollars per month,
his salary increasing with each years
services. At the end of three years he
was taken into partnership, and for
lhree years after was the foreman, not
)nly of the work but foremost in hav.
ing it done This position, attained no
doubt by his industry and capability, |
would have satisfied the ambition
Of most young men. Not so with
Colonel Noyes. The pineries of
Pennsylvania offered a moro inviting
iel d for his ambition, and although |
many difficulties and privations had TO
20 encountered, he was equal TO them
all, and now in his filty-ninth year, he
IAN sit down under bis own vine and
k tree, the work of his hands, and en-.
oy with bis family and friends the
'ruits of his industry.
THE woRKINGMEN's CANDIDATE.
Workingmen of Pennsylvania you
have q candidate for State Treasurer
IN the Democratic ticket who is one
If vouraelvca familiar with all tho foil /