The Dailr licri®w, Towaada, Pa., Thursday, March 3, I3SI. EWIT#R* : P. W. ALVOIiI). NOBLE! H. ALVORP. " </; " ouly 35 rM/i ytr naHf/t. Try it. Secretary Quay. A writer iu the West Chester Local Xnrs thus sketches Hon. M. S. Quay, Sec retary of the Commonwealth, and one of the ablest men in the State: Col. Matthew Stanley Quay fills the of fice of Secretary of the Commonwealth, and he fills it full—no better man for the place being in this State, and every one who knows him will accord with this mention that common expression of re ciprocal appreciation known as "put it there old fellow." The Colonel is about 5 feet 8 inches high. He fits his clothes nicely, still he isn't given to aldcrmanic abdominal pro portions, though there is a little tenden cy in that direction. Ilis figure is good— he stands and walks erect, which, with his rosy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, neat "get-up" and clean appearance, makes him a man such as you always like to look upon. His head is a massive one —bigger than the kind ordinarily dealt out, and looks mighty well under a silk hat, which he keeps well sleeked up un der all circumstances. The subject of this sketch comes from good stock—both fighting and religious stock —and without running into a lengthy pedigree relating to him and his antece dents, we tell you the following relating to his starting-point: His father, the Rev. Anderson B. Quay, was born in Charlcstown township, Ches ter county. His mother, whose maiden name was Cain, was born in West Cain township, Chester county, and was a dis tant connection of the late General Stan ey, and iu whose family she was brought up. The grandfather of Colonel Quay's fath er on his mother's side, Colonel Patrick Anderson, of Charlcstown township, was a prominent man in the Revolutionary history of our country, and was captain of one of the companies in one of General Wayne's Battalions. The father of Colonel Quay studied for the ministry with old Dr. Grier,at Brandy wine Manor, where he was married, and where he for some years resided. Soon after liis ordination he received a call to a Presbyterian congregation in York county, where Col. Quay was born. While his son was still quite a boy the father received a call to the Presbyterian Church at Beaver, in Beaver county, where he removed with his entire family and there Colonel Quay received his edu cation, and where he continued to reside until 1879, when he purchased the Rob erts Mansion, at the north-east corner of lltli and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, al ter selling out at Beaver, subsequent to which time he removed with liis family to Philadelphia, where he now resides. Hav ing selected the law as his profession, he underwent the usual course of study and was admitted to the Bar in 1854. In 1850 he was nominated for Prothonotary of Beaver count}'on the Republican ticket and elected by a large majority, and in 1859 he was again nominated and elected running largely ahead of his ticket, and cosequently was in otlice with almost two years ahead of him at the breaking out of the Rebellion. Considering it to be his duty to assist in upholding the Govern ment, he early assisted in the organization of a company which became "F" compa ny of the 10th Pennsylvania Reserves and resigning Ins position of Prothonotary he accepted the Ist Lieuteuantship of the Company. Upon reaching Harrisburg, his peculiar executive ability attracted the notice of Gov. Curtin who insisted upon appoint ing him Assistant Commissary General, with the rank of Lieut.-Col. oil the Gov ernor's stall". lie held this position from July, 1861, to December of the same year, when he was appointed private Secreta ry to the Governor. This position he held until August 18fi2 when lie was ap pointed Colonel of thel34 P. V. and join ed the Army of the Potomac in time to participate with his Regiment in the bat tle of Antietam. In 1804 he was elected to the Legislature from Leaver county and was re-elected in 1800, at which time he was the Curtin candidate for speaker in the celebrated Curtin-Cameron contest and was defeated by Glass, ol Pittsburg, the Cameron candidate. In 1873 upon the election of Governor Ilartrauft, he was appointed Secretary of the Common wealth and continued in the office until IS7B, w hen he resigned the position to accept the Chairmanship ot the Republi can State Committee in the exciting gu bernatorial canvass of that year. This was a very important campaign. The people of the State were divided into three aggressive parties, the Republican, Democratic and Greenback parties. Great business depression prevailed, soft money theories abounded, considerable absence of harmony existed between the National and State administrations, and involved in the contest was the election of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor. Judge of the Supreme Court, Secretary of In ternal A flairs of the Congressional Dele gation and of a Legislature which would elect a United States Senator, but the Colonel proved equal to the emergency, and it terminated in the triumphant elec tion of the entire Republican ticket by a large majority, in considerable gain on the Congressional delegation, and in the election of a Legislature with a good working majority in both branches. Amongst the friends of Colonel Quay and the late Robert W. Maekey, friendly rivalry had long existed as to which was the superior as an organizer. From the termination of this campaign Quay's su periority over all others iu the State in the organization of victory was admitted. At the close of this contest, as some com pensation for his service, he was appoint ed to the lucrative office of Recorder of Philadelphia, but as soon as lie was con firmed he resigned it and returned to the more laborious but more honorable posi tion of Secretary of the Commonwealth. Proud of his Chester county lineage, he lias at all times endeavored to favor her sons; and he is probably, at this day, one of the ablest of the many able men who have sprung from the loins of her people. Col. Quay enjoys the well-earned repu tation of being the very best political organizer in Pennsylvania, and, just now, for able, long and valued services ren dered, there is a budding probability of his being chosen to a place in President Garfield's Cabonet—his name being aus piciously associated with the folio of Internal Affairs. He is a genial, social, good fellow and deserves well. He pass es much of his time in Philadelphia, and has a desk in the Recorder's office. He doesn't belong to any church, but shows a leaning for the Presbyterians. A resident of Fainnount, Minn., pre sumably an English immigrant, has sent home some excellent advice to those ot his countrymen who are looking toward Minnesota for opportunity to better their condition. A considerable number of Englishmen have deceived themselves or been deceived into the belief that that prosperous young State yielde 11 r treas ures without any equivalent of hard work; and, as a natural result, have shaken off the dust from their feet against her, curs ing her uncongenial climate and all her belongings. The following statement of a thriving settler sets the matter in the true light: ' To those who come possess ed of some capital and business ability, and are not too proud to put their own hands to the plough, there is a very fair chance of doing well. Five hundred pounds (and in the case of a young man of some experience in farming and ener getic industrious habits, less would suffice) will form a capital which is likely, in this country, to bring a better return than in any other with which I am ac quainted." MRS. 13. V. STEDGE, Manufacturer ©f and dtaier in Human Hair Goods, Special nttenttosi giv©n to COMBINGS—Roots all turned one way. B witches from $1 upwards Also agent for Ilun er's INVISIBLE FACE POWDER, Madam Clark's Corsets, and Shoulder Brace Elastics. Particular attention paid to dressing ladies iiair at their homes or at my place of business, over Evans & liildroth's stora. MHrf. D. V. HTEDUE* gv <va, - /T-- I.IOV (rATEKTEIJ J ft* t 13TH, 1516.) FOIt rt&l.G BY s:iw.vs & eaiSjSPicßina, Towanda, Pa. JT'OU Hair Cut and Shave G© t© tii© WAlii) HOUSE SHAVING PARLOR SIEDGE Is thcr©. CUHEI) BY Dlt. BURR'S NEURALGIA AND SICK -lIKADACIIE TILLS. A universal cure for Neuralgia, Sick Head ache, Nervous Headache, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Paralysis, Palpita tion of the Heart, and llead jiche arising from over stimulation either from OPIUM Oil ALCOHOLIC SIMULANTd. These Pills are very pleasant to take (they dis solve in the mouth) and effectually cure ail dieases arising from a deranged nervous system. if your druggist is not supplied, ask him to pro cure it for you, from the wholesale dealers. Bent to any address on receipt of 50 cents. For Bale by CLARK B. POUTER, QFECIAL NOTICE! THE NEW YORK, LAKE ERIE & WESTERN R, R, Ever mindful of th© interests ©f its patrons, has established a CI TY Ticket Office at Towanda, REDUCED RATES to all principal points WEST. For passage tickets, colonists' tickets, or tickets foi a party of passengers, apply at the olliec of the New York, Lake Erie & Western 11. R., Ward House, T©\vanda, Pa. Baggage checked to all points. JOHN E. WARD, Agent. sDollar5 Dollar outfit sent free to those who wish to en gage in the most pleasant and profitable busi ness known. Everything new—capital not re quircn We will furnish you everything. $lO a day and upwards is easily made without staying away from home over night. No risk whatever. Many no worker wanted at once. Many arc making fortunes at the business. Ladies make as much as me, and young hoys and girls make great pay. No one who is willing to work fails to make more mon ey every day than can be made in a week at any ordinary employment. Those who engage atonce will find a short road to fortune. Address H. Ilallet & C©., Portland, Maine. T T T*"' T T"*s Yourselves by making mon x —JL r 1 I ey when a golden chance is offered, thereby always keep tng poverty from your door. Those who always iake advantage of the good chances for making money that are offered, generally become wealthy; while those who do not improve such chances re main in poverty. We want many men, women, boys and girls to work for us right in their own localities. The business will pay more than ent times ordinary wages. We furnish an expensive outfit arid all that you need, free. No one who en gages fails to make money very rapidly. You can devote your whole time to the work, or only your spare moments. Full information and all that is needed sent free. Address Btinson k Co., Portland, Maine. s"] Outfit furnished free, with full in- JL structions for conducting the moet profitable business that anyone can engage in. The business is so easy to learn, and our instructions are so simple and plain, that any ! one can make great profits from the very start. No , one can fail who is willing to work. Women are an i successful as men. Boys and girls can earn large sums. Many have made at the business over one | hundred dollars in a single week. Nothing like it ever known before. All who engage are surprised at the ease and rapidity with which they are abl© to make money. You ran engage in this business during your spare time at great profit. -You do not have to invest capital in it. Ws take all the risk. Those who need ready money, should wilts to us |at once. All furnisbmd fr. Address Tree St C., I Augusta, Mai as. . piSSENGERS I (jJOING WEST Should remember that the regular Ticket Office at the upper depot, Tewanda, ie the place to purchase TICKETS TO ALL POINTS VVKST, NORTHWEST and SOUTHWEST, at the IjOivtsZ E*ossibie EE ales l.y any route. For Information ns to route*, time change*, connections, fkc., to any place in the United State* or Canada, call on or address 11. E. BABCOCK, Ticket Agent, Towauda, Pit. • iDAYIS VERTICAL FEED Simplest, Strongest and does work that cannot be done on any under feed machine. O. A. BLACK, Agent, Soul for Samples. To wand :I, PA. QOAL! COAL ! VESSUiM* roit VJISES ! At .Tlutl IjEjO it IV# Xf if, formerly Pierce'* tSullivan Coal, LARGE STOVE, fA 00 SMALL STOVE, 3 25 CHESTNUT; 3 25 EGG, S 00 GRATE, 3 00 SMALL CHESTNUT, 2 15 With aar&e additicual charges for artage. W. S. MALI,©RY October, 24, IS7&.J HW. MILLER ■ keeps several PUBLIC HACKS nnd Is ready to attend all calls in his line promptly, lie runs to ALL TRAINS. Charges for night and early morning trains 25 cents per passenger. Regu lar customers supplied with tickets at reduced rates. Charges for attending funerals from s2.*o to $3.00. Horses and carriages to let. Orders left at the K1 well House will receive careful attention. 11. W. MILLER. Nov. 2T, 1880. QTEDGE'S tonic for the HAIR. A sure curt for Dandruff and uli other diseases of the Scalp. Stops the hair from falling out: invigorates the hair nerves; cleanses the kair perfectly and gives it A beautiful and healthy gloss that cannot be obtained without iu use. Manufactured and sold by D. V. STEDGE, Towanda, Pa. /~^OAL* W Nath n 1 idd, FT KALIS IT IS PITTSTON, WILKES - IIARRE, AND IGoj-iii Sock Coal. Invite* ths patronage of hi* old friends and the pn'o lie generally. J ahsll keep a full assortment oi all cir.es, AN B 815 A LI, SBLL AT LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH. Yard and offi*, 4 fot of Pln *treet,ljußt *oulh of Cour ijousc i AugSO. N. TIDD.
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