Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-03-07

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COUNTY, THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNOR.
The Reading Convention performed its
work we'll, and its members one and all merit
the unanimous thanks of the Democracy of
the Keystone State. It's proceedings from be-
gining to end were characterized by harmony,
enthusiasm and unanimity, & in unanimously
nominating Gen. Henry D. Foster for Gov
ernor, it insured brilliant Democratic victo-
ry next fall. The Democracy of Cambria
know Gen. Foster we'll, and 1t is therefore;
his praise. They know him to be man en-
dowed by nature with an intellect of the high
est order. profo und lawyer, and able States
man. destitute Of everything that constitutes
a demagO Ogue, an.accomplished orator. and
radical working Democrat. Everything he
says and does indicates the man of cultivated
intellect, and finished gentleman, and it is
impossible to know and not esteem him
during the time he represented in Congress the
District composed of the Counties of Cambria
sally popular with his constituents, and was
confessedly the leader of the Democratic del
cation from this State. No member COM
manded in higher degree the confidence of
James K. Polk the illustr1ous Statesman who
then occupied the Presidential chair. Du-
ring the Sessions of 1857 and 1858, he was
member of the House of Representatives. of
this State, and was decidedly the abiest mem
Der of that body during those sessions. As a
lawyer, he has no superior in the State, All
his arguments are eloquent, clear, logical and
convincing, and appeal to the understanding
as we'll as to the hearts ofthose to whom they
are addressed. He is never embarrassed by
the opposition Counsel enveloping their case in
web of ingenious sophistry. He perceives
at once as if by intuition its weak points, and
tears it to fragments without any difficulty.
In this County the sui.or is regarded as for
tunate indeed, who secures him as his Coun-
the circumstances, was certainly a compli-
ment of which he aud his friends have good
reason to feel proud. Although he had re-
peatedly stated in the most emphatic and pub
lie manner that he did not desire the nomina-
ton, yet the moment that Mr.. DIETRICH of
Luzurne moved that he be nominated by ac-
clamation, the Convention became one mass
of enthusiasm; cheer followed cheer in. rapid
succession, and the streets of Reading were
SOON thronged with a crowd of enthusiastic
ed that which attended the nomination of
Gen. Piece for President in 1852.
1t affords not little pleasure to state that
the Democracy of Pennsylvania are once
more unit, and that they have formed them
selves into solid column to battle with the
Disuniou Black Republicans during the po-
litical campaign which has just commenced
AS Gen. Foster has never uttered or publish
ed anything which indicates that he is either
Lecomptonite or Anti-Lecomptonite, he is
equally popular with both factions, ard both
will support him with equal enthusiasm and
unanimity on the second Tuesday of next o.
tober. This is no time for the Democracy to
wrangle and quarrel among themselves about
nero distractions. The Disunionists must
be defeated next fall, and this can only be
accomplished by united prompt and energetic
action on the part of the Keystone Democra-
cy. Sincerely do We rejoce to see the cam
paign open with such brilliant prospects of
success, and with equal sincerity do we hope
that the harmony and good feeling which now
exists may long continue. Democrats of
Cambria, your first choice, your favorite has
been nominated for Governor. Prove the
sincerity of your friendship for bim, by roll
ling up an old fashioned majority of twelve
hundred in his favor. In order for you to do
SO, it is sufficient that you Wilt. Let us. all
then commence the Campaign with HUR-
IA FOR the UNITED DEMOCRACY, AND NINE
CHEERS FOR OUR GALLANT STANDARD BEARER.
Grs. HENRY d. FOSTER