Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16
THE AFTsMAN's JOURNAL,
THE PEOPLES CONVENTION.

THE PEOPLES CONVENTION
The call for joint Convention of the seve-
raj elements of Opposition to the Buchanan
Democracy, renders general satisfaction thro'-
out the State, so far as our observation extends
Every American or Republican paper that
comes to hand endorses the action of the
Chairman of the various State Committees,
and expresses its qualification at the movement
We could fill column after column with articles
on the subject, but our room will not permit US.
The Venango Citizen says =
ssIt will be seen by the call published at the
head of our editorial column, that the time
for the State Convention has been changed
and that honorable steps have been take en- for a
fair and substantial union. This satisfies eve
rybody but the locos, who see in it a certain
prospect of their defeat.''
The Indiana Register remarks =
ssThe object OF this Convention is to bring
in all the opposition elements on equal terms
to common platform, embracing principles
broad enough for all to stand upon. This is
what we have long desired and labored to ac-
| complsh-and we therefore hail this move
ment as the end of strife in the opposition
! ranks, and as the forerunner of an Anti-Le-
compton State triumph at the ensuing election.
The Brookyille, Jefferson Co., Star says =
s'We hail, with pleasure, the prospect of a
complete union between the Fillmore and Fre-
mont forces in this State. We publish, o-day,
the action of the Chairmen of the different
State organizations opposed to the present
| reckless, tyrannical and dishonest National
Administration. This united action is all that
| is needed to defeat the miuions of the South,
who reside in Pennsylvania
The Washington Reporter, after stating that
% ,a;, II
s'We look forward to entire concert of ac-
| tion upon the basis indicated. The triumph
ant victory achieved over the administration
| in the city of Philadelphia few weeks since.
has shown what can be accomplished by uni
ted effort, and we doubt not has done much to
| cement the nnion of the entire opposition
forces in the State.''
The Indiana american says =
awe can see no reason why the Americans
| and Republicans cannot join hands as we'll as
their efforts in trying to overthrow the princi-
pie of despotism which has manifested itself
in the course OF the present National Admin
istration."
The Philadelphia Daily Ne,cs-the leading
American paper in the State, and the organ
of the party in Philadelphla-fulIy and heart
lily approves of and supports the call for a
s'People's State Convention to nominate a
State Ticket in opposition to the Foreign Le-
compton and Free Trade affair now in the field.
The Hollidaysburg Register says =
EsThe spirit of conciliation and harmony c.
yinced by the several Committees we cannot
doubt, will find & ready response on the part
OF the masses, and Blair county under this ar
rangement will probably roll up one of her
old fashioned majorities. So mote it be-
The Delaware Co. Republican remarks =
ssThe fusion of parties will be the death
blow to the so-called democracy. While there
is no sacrifice of principles on the part of
those who owe no allegiance to the National
| administration, the luxury of acting separate
ly is entirely too costly to be longer indulged
in. Union and harmony on the part of the
opposition, and liberal policy towards those
who are disposed to act with us, will secure a
triumph in nearly every county in the Com
monwealth.''
The Lewisburg Chronicle Says:-
awe speak for little Union, and say that she
will hail this united effort with rapture, and
will present-as she has ever done-a united
front against common foe to Policy and
Right
The Bellefonte Wing and the Centre Demo
crat, the Lock Haven Watchman, the Harris
burg Telegraph, the Montour american, Luz
zerne Record, Fayette Clipper, Somerset Her
aid, Columbia Republican,, BlairSville .Apala-
chiGn, Lewistown Ga1ette, in short, as said be-
fore, every paper that has fallen under our no.
tice expresses its hearty cooperation.