Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-10-31
.Richardson .. Wright, ESQ.

= We are much pleased to perceive that public
atsenton is directed to the subject Of proper Sc
:ieSfionsof Speaker, to preside the delibera-
! tions Of the next House of Representatives. The
character of legislature depends very much up
Lon the judicious selection of presiding officer
The inlamy which attaches itself to that of last
session is attributable in great degree, TO the
manner in which the dutiesof Speaker were per-
formed. IacQmpetsney recklessaess and tyranny,
.chaiSstensstlt the chair-the rightsof the minority
were trodden under parliamentary rules
were scoffed at and violated with impunity-an
insolept majority lorded over the few who stood,
like Spartan band, to stay the onward course Of
;fhs nlost Abandoned and corrupt legislature.
Tho :" sober, second thought of tho people has
onsfed The nsfarious crew, who disgraced the "Old
Keystouen last winter. A: triumphant dcmoc-
rasy arc again at tho helm. The work Of undo
Ing much Of what has been done, and Of doing
that which the public good requires. is committed
to -theHa.rWer venture little in predicting, that
the acts of the next legislature will contrast most
conspicuosly With those of last session. land,
that the democratic representatives, on their re
turn to sheir respective constituents, will receive
the praise which was awarded the faithful SER
want.
The questien naturally presents itself; !" who
shah be tho standard bearer in this work of re-
f6rr7ys The Indigestion of the name of RICHARD
ioE t. wkiGHT, Of of'Phiiadelphia coanty, seems to
meet with -pniysssal APPROVAL. And why should
it not Mrs. N: g been tried, and not found
wanting ~. For years. he has representedth de-
mocracy of Philadelphia. county with faithful
ness that is deserving of all commendation. He
has acquired for himself the reputation of being
sound, radical democrat. From its infancy he has
fought, like gallant champion Of truth, against
the denominations Of the " Know-N Nothing organ
i1ation ;--in his own district he throttled the
monster and came of victor.
Mr.. W. Is bold, fearless and honest advocate
of tho principles of the democratic party. 1t is
characteristic of him. as the journals will show,
never "a have sbirked any question when called
upon 70 express his.yiews or cast his vote. As to
his ability ta discharge, in creditahlo manner,
the duties OF Speaker, no one who enjoys his ac-
quaintapce can doubt for . moment. In addition
to his extensive experience as Legislator, his de-
cision Of character and the with which be can
general principles-te to particular questions,
peculiarly qualify him for the Speakership. We
hope he MAY be chosen.
The last number of the " Mountain Echo,v edi-
tedsby our Member elect, thus speaks out on this
subject
Speaker Of Tie merit House Of RepresentatiUes.-
The Pcahsylranian has announced the name of
Richardson L. Wright, Esq, of Philadelphia
county, as candidate for Speaker of the next
House of Representatives. As the people have
determined that our humble self shall have voice
in the selection of that officer, in order that we
might perform that duty in such manner as to
rebound to the public good and to the credit Of
the Democracy of Pennsylvania, have, since
our election. carefully examined the list of Demo-
cratic nlenbegs. and our eye at once rested upon
the name Of Richardson L. Wright as the proper
selection.
Without any Thought Of .letractins from the
merits Of others, we free to say that. in view
Of Mr.. Wrght's long Legislative experience-his
admitted ability--his indomitable perseverance,,
and :. last though not least his infexiblc adhe-
renee to Democratic principles, and his abhor-
renee of that damnahle hercsy, properly called
" Know -SethngiSln''-h Is Che one, above all
others, whom it would crafty MS to see elected to
a position SO signally disgraced. during the last
Session Of the Legislature.