Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-02-05

TO the election of Senator, that there was
sufficient justification for any one who
should refuse to vote for Mr.. FOrney. 1t
is painful to be obliged in self-defence TO
make mention of circumstance of pri-
vate nature; but when individuals deal in
unmeasured abnse of me without provoca-
ton 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 arrsylng myself against the nomination
and election OF John w. Forney. After
satisfying my mind that was right in my
determination TO oppose him, | did not
hesitate long in making my choice between
the opposing candidates. | saw. as did
my colleague, that Gen. Cameron was the
only man presented with whom we could
succeed. 1t is true, he was the candidate
of members belonging to different organl-
cations yet, on hasty review OF his lie
and past services, | believed, as | do now,
that could with great propriety, under the
circumstances, give him my vote. This
did conscientiously, regardless of the SIAN
ders and reviings 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 we'll as my constituents.
| can say to them now, indifferent TO their
scurrilous attacks, s'cease viper, YOU bite
file"
In voting for Gen. Cameron | assisted,
| am glad to say, in the election of q gentle
man TO the United States Senate, who is
highly esteemed in all the relations of life.
His has been an eventful career, full of
encouragement to the youth of the repub
lie, starting pennyless aud unaided by
wealthy friends, he has worked his way
up not only to fame but fortune.
During Mr.. Polk's administration he
represented Pennsylvania in the United
States Senate.
He maintained position in that body
which met with just commentator in and
out of this state.
Ii was remarked by every PennsyIva-
nan visiting Washington during his term
Of office, that they had representative at
The seat of the National Government in
whom they could justly feel pride.
He was dignifed, courteous, and able
to attend to the high and responsible duties
of his office.
Not only this. and which is Of much
importance TO me, he can point to 4 Demo-
cratic record, while there, that cannot be
impeached, however far the maIlgniiy and
envy Of his traducers may carry them in
other respects.
1t was this that had great weight in de.
termining my choice.
He is known to have been on terms OF
the closest intimacy with President Polk,
and the President elect gave evidence OF
great confidence in him.
Certain ii is, the people of the State
had an abiding confidence in the man, on
account Of his watcAlui care OF their in
terests.
And may say this is especially true Of
my constituents, who are 50 largely inter-
eSIed in the changes constantly attempted
TO be made III The revenue and protective
policy of the government.
N'C4lCldi SehlC4bIl u p4ciH w llH 50 INuCU
ability and constancy, while in the Senate,
the doctrine Of protection, that all parties
IN Schuylkill appIauded his course.
And | have no doubt, were an examina-
ton made, | could produce the highest
encomiums upon him from the very men
who are now denOuncing me for support
ing him. But this change is easily ac-
counted for. They are expectants under
Mr.. Buchanan, and hope, by their hypo-
critical course, 10 bask under the smiles of
official patronage.
Without any authority 10 speak for
General Cameron, as TO his course in the
Senate, | feel satisfied he will not disap-
point The high expectations of his friends
Elected, as he has been, by members of
The several parties, he is wise aud expert
enced enough 10 avoid all extremes.
He will, 10 doubt, on the great ques.
lions coming before that body, be, in a
measure, guided by the expressed will Of
the people through the State Legislature.
While this is the basis of Democratic
principles, it is SO maniiestIy right that no
party can take exception to it.
gs5~Union and Snyder counties lately made
a division Of the goods aud chattcls Of Old
Mother Union. by which it appears SNYDER