The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-09-26
CORRESPONDENCE,

The following correspondence between
Messrs. M'Knney and Snodgrass, which
we clip from the Greensburg Republican,
will be read with interest. The sentiments
expressed by Mr.. Snodgrass will be re-
sponded to by every sincere democrat
Mr.. M'Kinney, states in his letter that he
is not responsible for the difficulties which
now exist in the ranks of the party, & yet
at meeting of the three candidates few
days since, he made the psoposltion that
all three should decline; thus showing that
his only object in being candidate, is to
defeat Snodgrass, and not because he
thinks he has any claims to a nomination
But this is the calculation Of both nj Don
aid and M'Kinnny. No candid man for
a moment supposes that either of these
volunteer can didates has the least chance
for an election, nor do they think so them
selves? Then why do they run? Is it to
benefit the party at whose hands they So
lIcited nomination, or is il to bring about
he defeat of that party? When man
runs as volunteer candidate for an office
without single chance of being elected,
does he not do it for purposes Of revenge,
and to beat his own party? We can view
the conduct of Messrs. Mckinney and NJ
Donald in no other light, & it would be a
source of deep regret TO the democracy of
the entire State that the "Big District"
should be represented by whig. There
is but one way of preventing it, and that
is by supporting Snodgrass as the regularly
nominated democratic candidate.
JOHN SNoDGRAss, Esq.
DEAR SIR:-I desire
to be placed in my true position, before
the Democracy of this Congressional
District.
have from the f rst felt the absolute
necessity of harmony in our ranks, in or
der to secure the triumph of the great
principles so dear TO US all, and | trust
have always evinced a disposition to
sacrifice my own personal feelings on the
altar of my party.
In this spirit now propose as matter
Of compromise that you and both with
draw from the Canvass-and that the
Confereess shall meet again, at once
that without any further meetings, the
papers in the District shall run up, and
support as the only Democratic Candidate
the name Of some gentleman unobJectlon.
able 10 the party-to be agreed upon by the
candidates whose claims are now conflict
ing - or that any course be adopted,
which can secure union and good feel
ing.
From my knowledge of the character
of General Joseph Mcdonald of Cambria,
| am persuaded his views will harmonize
with mine, and that he will at once con-
sent to COMPROMISE.
Lest this proposal may be misconstrued,
as one Of my papers has already been-l
wish TO say distinctly and explicitly that
in making this ofer-I do not admit that
your nomination is any better, if as good
as mine-that have not the slightest
idea of Withdrawing while you remain in
in the field-nor have any fear of the
final result, If the matter must remain as
it is.
If you accede to this proposal, and
SGu- N1CDOudiu CflutCS liiS pOSitiou
which feel convinced he will-all will
yet be well. If you refuse l will have
the qualification Of feeling that l am not
responsible for the consequences.
And you will allow me to say IN con-
clusion that if you decline the offer of
compromise, will be glad to meet you
before the people of the District to dis
cuss the merits of our respective claims.
Under the circumstances it is hardly re-
qusite that should request an immediate
reply.
Respectfully your obedIent servant,
ALEX XANDER M'KINNEY.
Greensburgh, Sept. 10th, 1850.
GREENsBURGB, Sept. Is, 1850.
ALEX. M'KINNEY, Esq:
Dear SIr:-I have
received your favor of the 10th Instant
No one can regret more sincerely
than do, the absence of entire harmony
among our Democrtic friends in reference
to the Congressional nomination. If the
settlement of this question affected N.Y.
Iselfalone, | know no sacrifice that | would
not willingly make TO secure the harmony
of h.,