The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-07-08
Democratic Meeting.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the de-
mocracy of the county was held at the Court
House, in this borough, on Tuesday evening"
of which Capt. B. McDermitt, who was a brave
and heroic soldier in the Mexican war, was
President, assisted by a number of Vice Presi-
dents and Secretaries. The meeting was ably
addressed by Samuel c. Wingard, Esq, who
entered into a complete history Of the merits of
the Whig and democratic candidates, and while
he rassed the highest encomiums upon the civil
and military services of Gen. Pierce, and his
well known craftsmanship, said that he desired
not to detract an iota from the fame of Gen
Scott as a hero but, as Gen. Pierce is the nomi-
nee Of the democratic party and would admins
ter the government on democratic principles
principles that are necessary for our welfare as
IL people and progress as a nation, he was for
Pierce, and through him for the Union of the
States and the rights of the States. Mr. W.
was frequently applauded during the course Of
his remarks.
Cyrus L. Pershing, Esq, of Johnstown, was
called upon and responded in speech of beau
ty, power and eloquence. He examined the
principles which the Whig party had always
professed and showed that they have abandoned
their former doctrines. He spoke of the civil
qualifications, of Gen. Scott, and argued that
as Scott had signally failed in every civil affair
that he had taken part in that he was not the
man to guide the fortunes of the Republic and
at the same time, Mr.. Pershing was prepared to
render full praise to him a military leader
He spoke of the frank and dignifed department
the modest and unassuming character of
Frank. Pierce-his abilities, his talents, his pri-
vate and public worth-and was ready to act
for his success from this until the cheers of the
people announced his triumph at the polls in
November next. When he concluded the ap-
plause was deafening and struck terror into the
hearts of the enemy.
Gen. Jos. Mcdonald then addressed the meet
ing in forcible, excellent and appropriate
speech, saying it was his determination to sup
port the nomination of Gen. Pierce until victory
perched upon the Democratic banner. He paid
an eloquent tribute to the radical democracy,
pure character, patriotic and statesmanlike quail
ifcations of Franklin Pierce, and to the distin-
guished services of Hon. VIM. r. King, the man
who has been longer in public life than any man
now living. He hoped that every Democrat would
rally to the banner of the party and in defence
of its time honored principles to redeem the
country from Wing rule Galphinism and ex-
travagance He was rapturously applauded
What contrast did the speeches of the above
named gentlemen present to those delivered in
the Wing meeting of Monday night. The Wings
high in abuse and vilifcation of the Democratic
nominee, throwing out the imputation of cow
ardice and fear against Frank. Pierce and de-
scending to low vulgarites. o, shame where is
thy blush ! At the Democratic meeting the
speakers conceded to Winfield Scott just an
honorable praise Cor his services, and would ne
yer stoop to personalities to pluck laurel from
his brow They were against him on principle
and would continue so TO be. The proceedings
of the meeting will be published this week if
there is room, if not, next week. The commit
tee on resolutions consisting of DR.. Wm. A.
Smith, Gen. Jos. Mcdonald, Geo Rutledge,
Daniel Murray and Gen. Jno Humphreys, re-
ported series of resolutions which were unan-
imously adopted. The meeting adjourned with
nine cheers for PIERCE and KING.
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