Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-11-04
DIR. WILLIAM A. SMITH.

DR.. WILLIAM A. SMITH.
In announcing the nomination of James
buchanan for the Presidency. some eighteen
, enths ago. propehcied that the Democracy
Of Cambria would endorse the action of the
Cincinnati Convention, by upwards of one
thousand of q majority Notwithstanding
the Black Republicans and Know Notbings
laughed at, and told Us that if We believed
our assertions were correct, we were certainly
insaae. We confidently believed that the re-
turFs Of the election would prove that we
bad not ''overshot the mark. And We
were not disappointed. The official majority
for Buchanan and Breckenridge in Cambria
was sse fhspsaad three hundred ondt~enty-
'ace rotes, the largest majority they received
10 any county in Western Pennsylvania. AT
the General election one year previous, the
majority for the Democratic State ticket was
only ak hundred If it should be asked how
the Democracy Of Cambria more than doubled
their majority in one year, VIC can only an
swer, tia. the name of James Buchanan like
the whistle of frederick Dhu had magic in it;
for the f,arless and untiring efforts of such
sterling Democrats as DR.. W1LLIAMA SMITH
in bis support. had fixed him in the hearts
of tho Mountain Democracy When James
Buchanan was Indignantly assailed by ene-
mics in his own !" household. the Democra-
cy Of Cambria led on BY DR.. YIN. A. Smith,
we're the frst of the Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania, to pronounce in his favor for the Pres
ideney in 1874, 1s4S. 1852 and 1856. 80
When the contest for the Presidency was
over, when it was ascertained to certainty
that james buchanan was elected, when the
question Of the distribution of the spoils of
Office came to be considered, the desire was
universally Expressed in every section of this
county, that DR.. VIM A. Smith should be
remembered, that he should receive an ap-
pontment from the National administration
worthy Of the man and worthy of the Democ-
rscy with whom he had 80 long acted. aud
who had full and ample opportunity of know-
ing and appreciating his worth. .Hs3s
But the will and desire cf the Democracy
Of Cambria, have thus far been treated with
eontempt. While distributing patronage the
favo.ite son of the Banner county Of Hestern
Psnn.ylrania, has been treated as unworthy
of even passing notice. Why is this and
why will not the rule that to the victors
belong the spoils" apply as we'll to the De
mocracy of Cambria as well as elsewhere
The Democracy of Cambri. xpect that the
just claims Of this county shall bo acknowledged
by the National administration, by the ap-
pointmont of DIR. VIM A. Smith to an ofic
worthy of his exalted talents, integrity and
influence among these who know him best
The Editors of this paperare no politicians
They know nothing of the tricks of politica'
chess beard" by which a few gentlemen
behind The scenes, endeavor to arrange the
programme" but they have always beer
the devoted friends Of James Buchanan and
they cherish the sincere desire. that he shoult
do justice to the tTu, ST. the most devoted
friend he over had in Western Pennsylvania
1t is unnecessary for us to pass any enco
MUM on DR.. Smith. Mr.. Buchanan is a
well acquainted with his political history, a.
we are |: he well knows that in advocating hi
claims to the Presidency DR., Smith was a
fIs True as the needle to the pole,
And constant as the Northern Star.
NO OF whose t..lo fixed and resting quality
There Is TO fellow in the armament.
Iu conclu sion. We have only to say, tha
the Democracy of Cambria confidently anti
cipatc the appointment of DR.. VIM. A. Smitl
by the National administration to an honora
Lle and lucrative Office; but even though the
should be disappointed. even though the Ma
& ional administration should treat them wit
scarn and contempt. we are confident that tn
principles OF the Democratic party are to
deeply fixed in their hearts, to allow them I
be driven from its ranks by even ingrati
tude, We can say without fear Of contra
dic,lon that there is not sin y!e Democrat i
Cambria county. certainly none in the boz
eugh of Ebensburg, who would not regar
the appointment of DR.. Smith to Office by tn
National administration as q we'll merite
compliment to the :. Frosty sons of thun Ter
.ys S PL NDID GIFTS.