Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-10-10
The Union Ticket---Its Origin and
lis Nominations.

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Mr. NJ said he knew of nothing so eject
ual to this end as the election of the Union
State ticket in October next Having oIi-
ginated that ticket himself--haring for two
months at Harrisburg last winter, exerted
himself to procure its sanction BY the OPP
position members Of the Legislature hay-
ing participated in the nomination Of the
gentlemen whose names it bore, he knew its
whole history and aim. 1t vas formed for
the purpose of purifying the State goyern-
ment ef the corruption and NJ smanagement
tIlat bad 50 long disefaecd ~ As VIZ haa
placed citizen of consummate integrity at
the head of the State we desired to see him
surrounded by men of equal purity OF Prin-
ciple, who would honestly unite with him
in an effort TO check the gross extrava-
gance and the waste of public monies that
had long marked the Canal Board. and
other branches of the Government. For
this purpose it was necessary to form tick
ct which would unite the whole opposition
in its support.
Mr.. Laporte, member of the Legi8la-
tnre from Bradford county, was nominated
for Surveyor General, from the Republican
ranks. His father had filed the same Of
acc with great distinction, under Governor
Skunk, and he himself is a practical Sur
veyor. He is gentleman of sound prac-
teal ability, and | never remember, said
/ Mr.. NJ. to have associated in any public
body with gentleman for whom | formed
! higher esteem. 4 more honorable, up
right frank hearted and open handed mar
than Bartholomew Laporte does not live
within the limits of Pennsylvania. He is
a high toned, liberal, true man, worthy of
The suffrages of all who can appreciate the
sterling qualities Of human nature.
Ny particular friend, Darwin Phelps,
said Mr.. NJ, the candidate for Auditor
General, is an accomplished lawyer, with
the head Of Statesman, and the ineor-
ruptible temper and nature of Cato, the
Censor. His conscientiously scrupuious
conduct gave him great influence in the
Legislature, and though members might
differ with him in Judgment on particulai
measures, none dared to question his hon
csty of purpose, or the sincerity of his con-
yictious. The era of reform will, indeed
be inausurated when such man Is placed
at the head Of the Auditors bureau. Mr.
Mr.. z. was selected from the American
ranks.
Mr.. Cochran, the candidate for Cana
Commissioner, was well known, from hl'
long experience in the Legislature, where
he had won himself State reputation. :
Thoroughly cognizant of the system of pub
lie improvements, no niau was better ftte,
to probe the abuses Of their Administration
or to correct the extravagant and wastefu
expenditures of which they had been th'
fruitful source. Mr.. G. was nominated a
an old Linc Wing. A stronger ticket, il
: all respects, never had been Tlaced befor
the people of Pennsylyania- Its election
f would not only be a political triumph, but
moral one.
Efforts were being made to draw th
friends of Mr. FILLMORE from its support, be
cause, as was alleged, all the nominees up
) on it we're in favor Of Col. Fremont for th
: Presidency. He, Mr.. NJ, had no know
t ledge Of such fact, but even if it were &c
! it would not deter him from voting for fh
ticket. The nominees. like bim, were or
: posed TO tie election Of james Buchapan-