Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-10-03
Correspondence OF the J>ilTs
PHILApELPHIA, Sept 2S, Il

been the grand turnout of the Masonic Order
upon the occasion of the dedication OF thei-
new Temple. AboHt 5000 of the brethren
were on parade, dressed in their usual regalia.
and ourscity was alive with strangers. to the
detriment of our housekeepers, who found
that large influx of humanity creates cor
respondent demand for eatables and prices for
sundry articles, such as butter, meat, Sc.
took sudden rise for the time. But the de-
monstration-it WAS everything that was ex-
pected the day was beautiful, though rather
warm, and every seemed in fecIli7!
good humor- Chestnut street was pretty we'll
filled up for three squares above and below
the Hall, and throughout the line of march the
spectators were very numerous The parade
occupied about two miles of the street at once,
in other words it was that long, aud many
Brother who had come from the country
felt rather sore by evening from much
tramping over the stones.
The ceremonies were of the most imposing
order, and long win be remembered by those
who participated in them.
We are fairly at work preparing for the else
tion, and never were the prospects of the A
mcrican party cheering they
here,-almost confident of success, We work
with something to encourage us, and the news
from other places only serve to inspire us with
fresh vigor TO shew how the old Gibraltar of
Wing Principles can now shine as the Gibral-
tar of Americansnl. Our old State House
will peal forth call to which as .4mericans We
will respond, and united strive to JON our
voice to the chorus ss.7m.rtea for erer.''--
s.Down-down-with the heartless Tyrant, -
will be our watchword, as manfuly We depo
site each vote, to rebuke our President and
his minions, and assert the undeniable right of
every American Citizen to the writ of Habeas
Corpus. -' eEl
Republicans and Americans striking at the
same foe, must unite in the common cause
| and with one effort, consign to oblivion the
authors of the Nebraska Outrage, the whole
! party of Pierce and Locotocoism of the coun-
try. Let the noble old keystone clear her
! self of the matter, and by our united votes
| on the 9th of October, place only those in Of
| fee who will keep solemn compact when made,
and respect the rights of American citizens.
| This is the last appeal to the hardy lEmber-
men of Clearf1eld, TO show which side they arc
on. There is no middle path now to pursue.
Are you in favor of sustaining the noble Mag
ma Charta, issued by such men Jefferson
| and Adams; sanctioned and fought fer by
| Washington, and triumphantly sustained by
| him until the doctrine was! acknowledged
component part of American lie and liberty ?
ss.4H created free and equal, and en-
dowed with certain inalienable rights, among
! these arc Life, Libsr:y and the pursuit of hap
| piness." Vote then, the American ticket,
| the choie ticket, and you show your devotioas
to the land of Washington, and the cause he
so nobly labored for. Your opponents are un-
questionably striking at the very foundation of
| our government, (and if il is not good one,
where shall we find better p and instead OF
making a Republic, they are giving us over to
! the tender mercies OF foreign Monarchists, who
understand not our principles, or if they do,
detest them because liberty Of thought and
opinion is stamped upon them.
| To the polls, then, every son of America,
and rout this foreign army Now, or never
| be Freemen be Slaves. Let the sound a
rise from Clearfield. ss.americans nerer iriH
be slapes,'' and from the home of our late Go
vernon, let substantial rebuke be pronounced.
| Delay not for one moment, but decide quickly
|
and liberty are at stake.
Thoroughly opposed as the American party
| is, root and branch, TO the late usurpation OF
| tyrannical power by Judge Kane, place your
| vote against that attempt to introduce tho
| voice Of an autocrst among us, for no one
knows when he is safe, if this dangerous prin-
ciple be allowed. FINALLY, letevery one think
well, and determine TO do his duty. ss-fmerica
erpecfs erery mar 10 do has dufy." See, then,
that no one neglects it. OLIVER.
-TrME KNOW NornINcs-There seems
to have bee Know Nothings among the Pat
riots of the eReyolution,-in sentiment at least
if not in name. In an oraton delivered at the
| request OF Congress by Gen. HENRY LEE, Dec.
90, 1899, on the death Of WASHINGTON, Mr..
Lee used the following language:
/ .sMethnks see his august image. and hear
falling from his venerable lips these deep sink
ing words Cease, sons of America, lament
| ing our separation. &c on, and confirm by
your wisdom the fruits of joint councils,
joint efforts, and common dangers. Rerer-
ence religion, diffuse knowledge throughouf
your land, patronize the arts and sciences.
/ Let liberty and order be insepaIable compan-
ions. Control party spirit, the bane of free
| governments. Observe good faith to, and
cultivate peace with all nations SliU U
EVERY AVENUE TO FOREIGN 1NFLU-
ENCE; contract rather than extend national
connection; rely on yourselves only. BE A
MERICANS IN THOUGHT, WORD AND
DEED Thus will you give immortality to
| that Union, which was the constant object Of
! nv terre strial abors; thus will YOU preserve
] undisturbed to the latest posterIty the felicity
! of people to me most dear and thus Will
you supply Gf my happiness is now sought by
you) the only vacancy in the round of pure
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