The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-04-10

h1''oiy vi tiS eIecifoH Oh MontouT Count,
Is familiar TO almost every person in H.
Commonwealth. 1t is well known III.
that county was carried through the Leo;.
lature of 1850 by the treachery and base
ness OF Valentine Best, who deceived !;
constituents, and deserted his party in .,
der to carry project which-was in yiol,
ton of good faith, and viii forever Cow,
its author with infamy and disgrace, willis,
it was in direct contradiction TO the ex
pressed will and wishes OF those immedi.
diately interested. | hope for the homo,
of the Senate of Pennsylvania, and Of
our race, that that body will vindicate itself
by the passage of the bill 10 repeal Mon.
tour county, and thus stamp with Legisla.
tive reprobalion both the traitor and III.
treason.
The Honorable Daniel Webster is here
on visit in accordance with an Invitation
from the members of the Legislature, and
is now receiving the numerous crowd who
are floeking TO pay their respects 10 him
Mr.. Webster is in the true sense of ,ba
term great man; and deserves well Of
his country for his patriotism and splendid
talents, which have become the properv
of the nation, as well as the wonder and
admiration Of the civilized world. have
not yet seen Mr.. W., therefore canpo,
give you any description of his person Or
appearance. | have seen him often, bu,
not for several years; and no doubt lime
has made Its impress visible upon hi,
physical man as II does upon all things
both animate as well as inanimale.
Well might the nation exclaim in the
bitterness OF its soul as did celebrated
squire OF your county on one occasion.
''lts pity the world ever gets Old
Your county is thrice fortunate il the
person OF two good representatives in The
Legislature. | mean Messrs. M'Murlre
of the Senate, and Linton of the House
of Representatives. Mr.. M'Murtrie Is a
gentleman of ability, and withal capital
companion and generous friend; whilst his
colleage, Mr.. Linton, is universally be-
loved for his good qualities both OF head
and heart. These gentlemen are attentive,
industrious and vigilant in the discharge OF
their respective duties, IN whose hands
the Interests of their constituents are per
fectly safe and secure. | am glad to bear
this willing testimony in behalf of these
gentlemen, and do it from a personal
knowledge of the facts. Among the dis
tinguished men who are here, | see Gen
w |
warmer friend or better man.
There is great deal of speculation in
political circles in this region in reference
TO the choice of the Democratic Conyen-
ton. which will assemble al Reading In
June next, of a candidate for Canal Com
missioner. If | am at all able 10 form auy
judgment on this subject, and in forming
that judgment, l am TO be guided by what
| hear among politicians and others, as
well as from the opinions of the pless,
should at once say that John b. BrattOn,
Esq, Editor of the Carlisle Volunteer,
will be the man.
! know Mr.. Bratton well and long, and
can bear testimony TO his ability and
worth 10 fill any station IN the Common
wealth. Mr. Bratton would be a mos!
excellent candidate for Canal Commis-
sioner for many reasons. He is man
of intelligence, and is we'll and lavorabIy
known TO the Democracy of the State,
whose champion he has been for many
years first as Editor of 1.-The State
Capitol Gazette" and subsequently, of the
Carlisle Volunteer, which paper he still
edits with distinguished ability. Mr.. b.
is one of the young Democracy too, and
if the party is but true 10 itself, and pays
proper regard to the question both OF
availability and qualifications of the can
didate, the Convention will select Mr..
Bratton. | am decidedly in favor of the
young Democracy, and think that in as
much as it is from their ranks the party
derives both It's vitality and support in the
hour of trial, | also think that from their
ranks should come the men 10 share the
honors and receive the emolumenls Of
office.
Bigler and Bratton would make team
that cannot be defeated. Without dispar-
agement to any other gentleman whose
name is mentioned in connection with the
office of Canal Commissioner, | prefer
Bratton TO all the rest for that office.
Yours truly,
LOBBY.