Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-06-23

Col. r. B. McCoMB, of New Castle,
Greenback- Democratic candidate for
Congress four years ago in that dis
trict, says this is the first time in
twelve years that he has been satisfied
with a Republican candidate for Pres
ident. and therefore declares his inten-
tion of supporting Gen. Garfield.
THE Democrats meet in National
Convention at Cincinnati to-day. Who
their candidates will be seems as uncer-
tain to them as were the Republican
ones previous to the meeting of the Chi
caeo Convention. Gen. Garfeld's nom
nation by the Republicans seems to
have encouraged a lot of new clark
horses" to spring up on all sides for the
Democratic nomination, each one oil
whom thinks he is the proper man. All
along we thought Tilden would again
be nominated. But he has declined.
Their strongest man, however, would be
Gen. Hancock, but being a soldier and
engaged in the trial of Mrs. Surratt,
will likely set him aside.
Mr.. TILDEN, in his letter withdraw
ing his name from the Cincinnati Con-
yention. speaks of "renouncing a re-
election to the Presidency" He seems
to think he has been President, and
now favors the zone Term principle. "
In this he and President Hayes agree,
who also favored but one Term. The
only difficulty is, they both seem to be
President during the same Term. But
still the position of either is better
than that of Gen. Grant, who favored
a ssthird Term,n which was decided to
be one too many at least. The "Second
Term" is the medium, and it looks to
us that if all other things had been
right in Mr.. Tilden's case, he would
not have had any serious objections to
the two Term principle.
Butler Republicans-Garheld and
Arthur Club Organized.
Pursuant to notice the Republicans
of Butler met in the Court House, on
Monday evening last, 2lst inst, for
the purpose of organizing a Garfield
and Arthur club. On motion, w. ID.
Ell. Riddle, Esq, was chosen temporary
President, and Lewis P. Walker Esq,
Walter L. Graham, Esq, Maj. james
B. Storey and Mr.. j. Harvey Miller,
Vice Presidents. The editors of the
Republican press were requested to
act as Secretaries, and j. T. Donley,
Esq, as Treasurer.
Gen. John N. Purviance was called
upon to state the object of the meeting.
He referred to the action of the Chi.
cago Convention and the character Of
Gen. Garfield it's nominee, commencing
both in truthful and appr ropriate terms
Want of space prevents us from Civ.
ing his remarks in full at present.
Hon. John M. Thompson was next
called upon to address the meeting,
which he did at length, referring to
his acquaintance and knowledge OF
Gen. Garfield while serving in Con-
gress with him. He strongly en-
dorsed him as a man of great ability
ripe scholar, a sound Republican
and safe man in all respects. He
referred to Gen. Garfield's views on
the tariff question, which he said were
perfectly sound and all that Pennsyl
vania required or needed. The votes
of Gen. Garfield in Congress had al
ways been on the right side and bis
views of protection were always salts
factory to his political friends.
After Mr.. Thompson had closed his
remarks the meeting proceeded to ef-
feet permanent organization of "The
Garfield and Arthur Club of Butler .
as follows:
President-Maj. James B. Storey
Vice President-Newton Black, Esq
Secretaries-J. 7. Donley and w. H
Lusk, Esqs; Treasurer-W. A
Wright. Casper Sherman was chosen
Captain of the marching club, when
formed, and A. T. Black, w. H. Ems
minger and A. G. Williams, Esqs.,
Lieutenants of the same.
On motion, the President of the club,
Maj Storey, was authorized to appoint
any further committees that may be
necessary for the future meetings and
action of the club. A. G. Williams,
Esq, was authorized to organize a
glee club.
Before adjourning, Mr.. Charles S
Kerr was called out for speech,
which he delivered in a very energetic
and foreible manner, creating great
enthusiasm and eliciting rounds OF ap-
plause at every sentence.
Seventy nine names were placed to
the roll of membership of the club.
The roll will be found in the hands OF
the Secretaries, who were authorized
to receive further signatures to the
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