Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-09-03

has been turned to an investigation of the prin-
ciples of every thing in opposition to the Demo
cratic party, and trust that it has been in hon
esty of heart and with no expectation or desire,
other than to arrive at the truth, and to know
that my support is given for the perpetuation of
ou glorious Union as it is, with all the rights of
conscience which we now enjoy and for which
our Fathers fought, bled and died. My appear
ance and participation in the deliberations of this
Democratic Meeting of Washington township to
day, would abundantly show forth the conclu-
sion l have come to. But by way of its justif-
cation, with the hope, that though humble and
unperceived as l am, they may have some good
effect, shall in short manner as possible
make statement of some of the leading reasons
why am now found in the Democratic ranks,
ready and willing to support Democratic men
and measures, in opposition to X. n. ism, B. R.
ism and all the other political sms of the day.
Fist then, the X. n. party evidently aims at
union of Church and State. It has avowed eter-
nal hostility to portion of fellow citizens
on account of their place of birth, and the same
to another because of their religious belief. Thus
they would deprive a large and respectable por-
tion of fellow citizens from the right to par
ticpate enjoy the liberty granted unto them
by the constitution of their country, for which
their fathers spent their substance and shed their
lifes blood, from such l turn away. Next we
have the Black Republicans, which in my opin-
ion, if possible, possesses more dangerous and
degrading character than that of the regular X.
n. party, They have received into their embrace
all the abolition portion of Know Nothingism
without renunciation of any of their proscnpt-
i've principles, all abolitionism, pure and simple
as it is without any restriction or reformation of
their "nti-American principles If this be all
true, which undoubtedly it is, it having been so
conclusivey proven and made clear, that he
that runs may read. Therefore Mr.. President,
am forced to fee from them l would from a
peStilhnce. The question then is, what is nv
duty Shall stand aloof from all parties and
see this party of so many foul and repugnant
pests ride into favor, merely because have been
hitherto opposed to the Democratic party, and
that opposition based upon principles which
time. xperience and circumstances have aunulled.
No, L willing that all past differences be
buried in oblivion, and the Democratic party
being the only constitutional one now in existence
the only recognized by the whole Union,
the only one which says to the adopted citizen
Ou Sudii ypuI OF 10 the professor OF
christianity your civil and religious rights shall
he maintained unto you. Therefore am bound
to unite with, and labor as cheerfuIly for her
success ever did for the old Wing party, |
shall not only support the President, but every
candidate she has in the field. With these few
and desultory remarks, Mr.. President, leave
the floor.
At the close of these remarks, three tremen-
dous cheers were given for Mr.. Gray. He was
then elected by accamation Recording Secretary
Of the Club. 1t was then agreed that the Club
attend the County Meeting. to be held in E6ens-
burg on wednesday September I'd. A y. Cant
well, f. 81. George, d. Sharp, r. Trotter, D.
Caldwell, H. S-hnetberg, p. McGough were ap-
pointed Marshals
An Executive Committee of five was then ap-
pointed, consisting of R. White, w. McGoush,
W. Meyer, F. NJ. George and J. McGongle.
It ordered tLat Vigilance Committee OF
five anti Poll Committee of Is he selected, and
reported to the next meeting of the Club.
1t moved and agreed to, that the Club hold
township meeting Saturday September 13,
at o'clock p. NJ. and that a Pole and Flag be
prepared to be raised upon that occasion The
Club then adjourned to meet at the call of the
President.
PAUL GEORGE Prest