Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-29
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
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CORRESPONDENCE of the ~Raftsman's Journal.

correspondence OF the ''haftSman journal
HARRISBURG, FEBRUARY 25. 1860.
Mr.. EDITOR: The State Convention of the
Peoples Party has met and adjourned amid
a storm of applause and enthusiasm. For the
period OF two days friendly and able discus
sions were had relative TO the true policy
which should guide and control its action in
the campaign. All the predictions made by
its enemies relative to disruption and diSunion
among the various elements of independent
thinkers, of which, in the aggregate, 1t is COM
posed were unfulflled. The greatest harmo-
ny and the most generous enthusiasm marked
the debates and closed its deliberations.
The proposition to elect Delegates to Chi
cago by the Convention was not consistent
with the views of policy entertained by large
numbers of the Delegates. and for the sake of
unity the majority yielded their own prefer
ences, and yielded gracefully. The conse-
quence was that by an almost unanimous vote
the Convention endorsed General Cameron as
the choice of Pennsylv vania for the Presidency.
Twelve of the districts named their Delegates
in the Convention. The thirteen which have
elected, or will by the people, will in a large
majority OF instances, elect delegates for Cam
eron. The truth is, by this timely concession
General Cameron is stronger day than if his
friends had forced the appointment of all the
delegates. Generous forbearance is always an
evidence of conscious strength and begets
sympathy and support.
Curtin has reputation as stump orator.
which is second to that of no man in the State.
His tried ability in the management of public
affairs, his unbemiShed private character, his
geniality of manners, will warrant him q
strength which no other man could command.
His promise TO carry the standard from the
Lakes to the Delaware will be literally fulfilled.
He opens the campaign to an immense mass
meeting in Pittsburgh tonight, and my word
for it, the people will give him laundering
reception.
To- night a ratification meeting is to be held
at this point. suppose it will be '.rouser."
There is something in the combination of the
names CAMERON AND CURTIN
The Democratic Delegates to the Reading
Convention are beginning TO assemble here.
There will be large numbers of them in town
by Monday. The two Houses will adjourn for
two days to permit the Democratic members
TO attend. This is a courtesy extended to all
parties happening TO be in the minority time
out of mind.
The race will start off at first in their Con-
vention with Witte in the lead, Fry following
close and threatening to take the inside track
from him. Dawson will thunder hard after
both. What will be the ultimate result L can
scarcely tell. Democratic politics are very
tangled web and very hard to unravel. None
but Democratic politician can do it.
Witte's chances upon the whole seem the
best. There will be an attempt to send the
Delegates to the Charleston Convention unin-
structed bnt with the understanding that they
will cast their votes for Breckenridge for Pres
ident and Bfgler for Vice President. They
want to perpetuate the dynasty of the BIS.
BIgler thinks that the Legislature will be
against him next winter, and 10th to relinquish
Office, he would rather be Vice President than
nothing.
There has been no business of general
character transacted by the Legislature this
week. The business has been altogether of
local or private character. After the first of
March the business of general public import
ance will be reached and rapidly transacted.
After that period adjournments will meet with
little favor. They will be out of order.
Truly YOURS, ANON.