Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-24
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"A most enthusiastic rally of the friends of the
Union was held at Carroll town on Wednesday
18th inst, the hardy yeomanry, the bone and
sinew of the country, the men who have some.
1hinS at stake IN this glorious Union, were there
IN their strength and majesty their earnest, de-
termined de:neanor showed that they were fully
aroused to the unparalleled Importance of the
issues involved in the present contest, and that
were determined to act with the overwhelming
power of freemen who are fighting for self pres
ervation
After tall, graceful Hickory pole had been
rushed up By the stalwart arms of the young
Democracy, and the stripes and stars. Mi,tu-oae
stars, had been flung to the breeze a regular
meeting organized. Robert M'Combie was
called to the chair; Jacob Sherbaugh, Peter
Hoover, Francis Bearer, and John Flick were
selected. as Vice Presidents, land DIR. John E. Maui
gher, and George NJ. Riddle, Secretaries.
Robert L. Johnston, Esq, being called upon,
delivered an address, graceful in its style and de
hvery, and convincing in its effect. Mr.. Johnston.
as Is well known In our county and the State. has
hitherto opposed the Democratic organization
with consistency and ability. His name has
ceen widely known, and he has stood high in the
estimation of those opposed to us, as a councer
and leader. G. Nelson Smith, our candidate
for Assembly, followed in a beautiful speecb if
was his first introduction to the people of North
ern Cambria, and well did he acqut himself
Geo. EnSlebach, of Johnstown, followed and adj
dressed the crowd in the German language in that
combination of argument and humor, which he
knows so well how to make effective
Hon. John Cresswel, Senator from the 18th
District, having arrived the meeting immediately
called upon him. He responded in a vigorous
argumentative off hand address. The enthusiasm
with which he was received, gave satisfactory
evidence that his constituency were determined
that he should continue to be the fearless repre-
sentative from the gallant 18th.
The impatience of the multitude to hear Gen
M'Donald, could no longer be restrained amid
tumultuous cheering, he took the stand He was
in one of his happiest moods-his address was
couchcd III iInpassioned diction, marked by char
acterlstic, poetic beauty, and as the color went
and came in the checks of his audience, at the
inspiration of his glowing periods it was evident
what mastery he possessed over their feelings
and how well he knew to touch all the strings of
their hearts.
After him, George Huethor, spoke in the Ger
man language. His address was well delivered
was sensible, aboundins in facts and proofs, pre-
sented in manly, forcible language
The meeting having then adjourned for half an
hour, again assembled, and WAS addressed by r.
Il. Heyer, Esq, who made a sound appeal to
voters, to be on hand and do their whole duty.
Col. L. c. M'DowelI of HOLIDAYS vsnurg then
spoke. This gentleman's oratory is fluent, fin
ished, polished, and effective. He handled the
" Pathfinder " without gloves, many of his hits
were capital, and brought down the crowd.
John S. Rhey, Esq. followed, and demolished
the false positions of the X. n. Republicans
He gave satisfactory evidence that they would
find him a rough customer in debate
DIR. Wn. \. Smith closed in review Cf the
History of the Constitution. showing conclusiyeIv
that there was but one constitutional party in
existence, and that the Buchanan party. His ad-
dress was clear, and convncing-so plain that he
who ran might not only read but understand
At late hour, the crowd dispersed, in the
best order. and the best feeling-mutualIv en-
couraged ard inspired to persevere ia the good
work.
r. M'COMBIE, President