Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-09-15
GOV. CURTIN ON GOV. BIGLER.


In the rem arks made by Governor Curtin, when
the ssrenade was rendered him on Monday evening
Of last week. after speaking Of the early history Of
ooardeld town, and Of the many friends he had
here when he was practicing his profession at our
bar, he recalled to the memory Of the people
who stood in bis presence, the names Of a number
Of the prominent, useful and influential men who
are dead. In the course Of his remarks he
spoke Of Governor Diglsr in language so truly in
harmony with those of this locality, that wo think
1t worthy of publication;
| In thus reminding you Of your useful aud To-
! huential citizens who are dead, can refer with
sentiments of the highest respect for Governor
Bigler during his life; can unite with you In
hynoring his memory when dead knew him
we'll 10 his boyhood and formed with him per-
sonal relations, marked by sincere friendship,
which no change Of circumstances and interest, or
difere nee in political sentiment we're evermarrsd
or in the least interrupted. Governor Bigler was
distinguished 10 the faithful discharge Of all
bis official responsibilities and duties, la the en-
| joyment Of the exalted positions TO which he was
assigned by the partiality of the people, | need
not speak Of his private character you all knew
him well and appreciated his virtues his integrity,
his beneicenoe and his public spirit in the purity
|
was no taint In all the asperities which, In this
country, are the necessary outgrowth Of political
life, neither his integrity nor the want Of sinoeri
" in his convictions Of right, were ever assaled
In his last Official position, it was my good for
tune to be called by him 10 his assistance In tho
work he had SO generously undertaken as a mem
Der of the Board of Finance Of the Centenial en-
terprisej his services, although appreciated at
the time, were never properly recognized or re-
mnmbpraI T, lha If tho d IN ht nn,s
he did more service and eyinced moro skin and
infused more earnestness into the friends Of the
measure than any man living or dead, and have
no hesitation in saying from my knowledge Of
all that occurred, that to him more than any Of
the earnest men who bore an active part in that
wonderful exhibition Of the progress and pewer
OF this ooun.ry, indeblcd for the success at
Washington, without which the Exposition might
have been a failure. He labOred with untiring
zeal 10 the collection Of money for the enterprise
and twice be called me to New York to render
such assistance as | could give him there to
con tend with the jeaouses Of a rival city if not
the opposition Of wealthy and influential citizens
but his success was acknowledged by the conif-
buttons he received by his colleagues. Other men
conn ectod with the centennial were made the re-
oipionts Of compliments, Of valuable presents, Of
aduaton and public demonstrations Of respect
an gratitude, whilst the man who did so much
whose work was 50 clean and well done was left
as reward, the consciousness Of a full perform
auoo Of all his duties, and now, when he too has
Bit the dust, his friends and neighbors Of Clear
field county, will fully realize the purity Of bis
character aud will feel that they were honored by
the citizenship Of such a man, aud should never
fail to remember him and mourn his loss. My
friends, he leaves his blameless life as a bonefac.
ton to you, and trust you will all 80 endeavor
to initiate his example, so as when you 60 you
may leave to your neighbors and friends such IN
example as be has to those who may follow you,
so that another generation may rise up and call
you, too blessed,