Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-03-14
..r,tf,usiasiIc Ratification OF Fos-
fer;s xonl2afIOn.--TEseG Campaign
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..ntbusiasiic Ratification OF Fos-
TaY;s xonlaafIon.--T,e Gampaisn
opened.
The Democracy Of Cambria county assem-
tr,d At the Court House in Ebensburg, on
Trssiay evening, for the purpose of ratify-
80 the nomination Of Hon HENRY D. Fos-
-<S as the Democratic candidate fox Cover
nor of Pennsylvania.
On motion the meeting vas organized BIZ
tbe appointment of the following officers:
President.-C. L-.Pershing.
Vice President-M. NJ. Adams, Michael
7 Smith, Peter DOughcrty, Henry Scanlan,
rsq., Peter M'Gough, Esq Francis Cooper,
Daniel Lltzinger. Francis Bearer. Esq.
Charles Zimmerman.
Secretaries William Kittell, ESQ, Dan
iel Mclaughlin, VIM. Murray, Esq Rees
J. Lloyd
The President having stated the object of
he meeting, read the following communica-
ian From Gen. Foster, addressed 10 the
chairman Of the County Committee
Greensburg, March 9TH, 1860
Dear Sir-I received your
po;s Of tue 3D. inst congratulating me on
my nomination. | confess | was more sur
nTissd than any other man in the State. and
tet cap hardly realize it. am sorry I can
not be at your meeting tomorrow night
when would be glad, to thank in person.
the Democracy Of your county for the uniform
kindness they have extended to me. But |
cannot. My apology is, that [ am scarcely
able TO walk, on acc 'unt of spraiued ankle:
but this would not prevent me. l must at
tend the funeral OF my relative and most es-
] -
mains will be brought TO East Liberty. for
iutsrmeut, on Wednesday morning. | hope
70 be IN EbeDshurg before the first week of
c,urG Is over
Yours truly.
II. d. FOSTER.
TOH. .. D&vINE. Esq
90 motion. Maj. Thomas A. Mcguire,
All. james Potts, Thomas McCloskv, Hon.
George " riasly and John Lloyd. were ap-
pointed Committee to report resolutions ex-
pr.ssjve Of the sense of the meeting. who.
aF,sr short absensc returned aud through
.heir ohairmsp. Maj. Mcguire. submitted the
FLOWING. which were unanimously adopted
EesyLrsi, That the Democracy Of Caulbria
county receive the nomination OF their favor
i.c. Hes HEyBT d. FosrzR, b tie laio
Democratic Convention ST Reading. with
.rnotous e heartfelt pride ana satisfaction
For years the chosen standard bearer Of an.
Democracy Of Pennsylvania has had 6rp
h5.l upon the affections of the people of the
Mountain coUuty" Knowing, as thew DO.
'as noble impulses Of heart that oysIfiows
q,h the mix Of human kindness-haYiug
III in-oCtgoveriibla proofof patriotism that
-. av-r dlspisei ssLf sud has been directed
.aeiy t0 the public g0oI-having had life
bag evidence o. devotion t. the great cardi-
Uai principles Of nationality, which a.e SO
extended as to embrace every section OF our
cumal country, while at the same time, a
CONSISTENT attachment 20 the local Interest of
Czr ., loved C.'u u u weaitnhas stood prominent
"a the fJreErCUnt-it IS not TO De wondered
llai the mau in whom all these distinguish
ils traits have shown 30 consDisi1usY, as to
marx him among his fellow citizens, should
%e esteemed worthy of the highest honors
sthIn the gift of free People. Such has
baeu our own Foster" and We cch back to
Ihe gallant Presiding officer of the State Con-
Venton the ompharlc words God bless him -
Resoiced That the people yea tie People.
Of little Cambria," will eudorse his iioini-
natiCu ii manner to convince :he Nation
/
arc she spontaneous oub bursts ofhorcsI hearts
We viii speak TO cur sister Counties through
ihs ballot boxes ia such tones As will be heard
fFcm the Ohio TO the Dcleware, aud from the
5ylndary OF the Empire State to Mason and
DiIon's line.
RcsOtUed-That We most heartily ratify aud
sadOrse the Platform constructed by the Rep
rgseutalivcs of th1 Democracy Of the KEY
y. -
ug, as the Res9ulu.ions 10. spirit Of anion,
aacessjGs, and c0alprOnttse, We, the Democ-
';y Of Cambria adopt them rs 0ur owH
Rss(rel-That We respectfully reccou-
meld 10 the members of the National Con-
vc1,lOU about 10 assemble at Charleston. the
'Iample Of the Democracy CT PepnSvivania.
log glorious motto of ''princip'cs aCt men, ,"
now emOiazoGed upon the Democratic Ban
q Ct CUR noble old Common 97eal;h I.ct ii
NraasfeFTed 60 our National Flag. aud then
Ia? ne hope that the certain triumph OF the
iaTy, IL this State. in October next, vill be
asCre haIJingeT Of = more important victory,
u ,ae Union 10 November.
hsso!gci-IIa. Cambria sends greeting 70
ttE sister counties of the State the words of
a?s Le5 one and all buckle on the armor
q q Democracy, aud hasten 10 tie rescue ofthe
y-1l from dangers which imperiI it, and
IseP HoatlDg proudly aloft the Banner, Of an
'--yiied Conlcderacy Of States
Robert L. Johnston. Esq, was loudly cal
81 81 loT, aud addressed the meeting, giving
-,@Fy Of the proceedings of tbe Reading
Contention.
John Scott, Esq. of Huntingdon COUNT
:. = Toc!ierously. called for. and responded IN
:; Usual eloquent, pleasing aud cORriHcing
Q !'h1 s; Rhcy. Esq. responded TO call =
speeea was received with much applause.
d. u. MagehaD, Esq, addressed the meet
50 e'h4lInG himself, in the choice of Ian
sss 10 the pure Saxon. His address was
'si received.
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