Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-02-06

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Senator, that there was sufficient justi6ca-
ton for any one who should refuse to vote
for Mr.. Forney.
It is painful to be obliged in self de-
fence to make mention of circumstance of
private nature; but when individuals deal
in unmeasured abuse of me without provo
cation or just cause, | shall not hesitate to
"carry the war into Africa
take it for granted. Mr.. Speaker, that
| have furnished sufficiently good reasons
for arraying myself against the nomination
and election of John w Forney.
After satisfying my mind that / was right
in my determine tion to oppose bin, l did
not hesitate long in making my choice be-
tween the opposing candidates.
Isaw, as did my colleague, that Gen.
Cameron was the ouly man presented with
whom we could succeed.
1t is true, he was the candidate of mem
bers belonging to different organizations,
yet, on hasty review of his life and past
services, believed, as do now, that !
could with great propriety, under the cir
cumstances, give him my vote.
This | did conscientiously, regardless OF
the ISLANDERS and revilings knew would be
heaped upon me BY Forney and his pimps
Their defamation of character could not
deter me from doing what / considered to
be duty | owed myself as well as my
constituents.
can say to them now, indifferent to
their scurrilous attacks, "cease viper, you
bite file"
! la voting for Gen. Cameron assisted,
am glad tc say, in the election of 4 gem
tleman to the United States Senate, who is
highly esteemed in all the relations ol
| life.
His has been -eventful career, full of en-
couragement to the youth of the republic,
starting penniless and unaided by wealthy
friends, be has worked bis way up not only
to fame out fortune.
During Mr.. Folks administration be rep
resented Pennsylvania in the United States
Senate.
He maintained position in that body
which met with just commendation in and
out Of this State
1t was remarked By every Pennsylvania
visiting Washington during his term of of
fee, that they had representative at the
seat Of the National Government in whom
they coui justly feel pride.
He was dignifed, courteous, and able to
attend To the high and responsible duties
of his ofeo.
Not only this, and which is Of much im-
portance to me, he can point to Democrat
ic record, while there, that cannot be i'm
peached, however far the malignity and en-
w of his traducers may carry them in 9th
er respects.
1t was this that had great weight iD de-
termining my choice.
lie Is known to have been on terms of
TIE closest intimacy with President Polk,
and the President elect. gave evidence of
great confidence in hun.
Certain it is, the people Of the State had
an abiding confidence in the man, on ac-
count Of his walchful care of their inter-
ests.
aud may say this is especially true of
my constituents, who are SO largely inter-
ested ID the changes constantly attempted
to be made in the revenue and protective
policy of the government.
General Cameron upheld with SO much
ability aud colstancy, while in the Senate,
the doctrine of protection, that all parties
in Sckuylkill aprlauded bis course.
And ! have no doubt, were an examina-
ton made, / could produce the highest en-
comiums upon him from the very men who
are nov denounctng me for supporting him.
But this change is easily accounted for
They are expectants under Mr.. Buchanan,
and hope, by their hypocritical course, to
bask uader the smiles of official patronag ge.
Without any authority to speak for Gen
eral Cameron, as to bis course in the SEN
ate, / feel satisfied he will not disappoiu.
the high expectations of his friends.
Elected, as he has been, BY members of
the several parties, he is wise and expert
cnced enough to avoid all extremes.
He will, no doubt, on the great questions
coming before that body, be, in measure,
guided by the expressed will of the people
through the State Legislature.
While this is the basis of Democratic
principles, it is SO manifestly right that no
party can take exception to it.
CONTEMPLATING BUCHANAN.
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