Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-09

triumph of those principles as necessary
Tor the welfare of the country, at this day,
as IN years gone by? 1t is well to talk of
giving up party, and uniting with those
who agree with us in upholding the Gov
eminent, but he who asks Republicans to
abate one jet or title of the doctrines
which have been their guiding star for
years, is false to the cause, and traitor
to his country. The country is to be saved,
and its future happiness secured, by the
success and establishment of those great
principles for which we have battled in the
past.
Republicans This is no time to aposta
tlze, or give up your principle The ter
rlble ordeal through which the county is
now passing, is to eventuate in better
and happier state of affairs than ever bless
ed US, IT we are true to ourselves and our
principles. Weak and cowardly men, who
are not equal to the times, ma y give you
tlmld counsels, but your safety and the
welfare OF the country depend upon the in
tegrlty and courage of the people You
need good men in Congress, now tenfold
more than at any previous time. You
want men there, who will not be weak and
vascillating, but who will aid the Govern
ment In crushing the rebellion, heartily
and earnestly, and who will favor no
scheme for compromise, which shall leave
the country liable to recurrence of our
present dreadful scenes.
| We ask our Republican friends to con-
template the possibility of the election of
BUCKALEw to the United States Senate.
| Could a greater disaster befall the coun-
try? During the six years for which he
would be elected how many vain regrets
would be felt by those who are foolish
enough to aid in his success. GoD pre-
serve us from such a calamity?
We cali upon the Republicans of Brad
ford to consider what we have said. If
the proceedings of the Democratic Confe-
rence-the associations and actions of
TRACY-and all the concurrent testimony
do not point with unerring precision, to
the bargain and results we have indicated
we do not ask to be believed. But we
earnestly request every Republican, who
desires to act so as to promote his princi-
pies, and aid his country in her struggles,
to pause before he does that which may be
followed by years of unavailing regret
/ to carefully reflect and examine before he
casts a vote which is to help strike down
the Republican standard, and place in the
/ United States Senate man whose princi-
| pies we abhor.
| The above article was written unon what
we knew to be good evidence that all its
statements were correct But we did not
| suppose that we were to be furnished bv
the -A1yus of the same date with abundant
and ;ncontestiblc proof of all we asserted,
and much more. The Argus of the I'd
contains the proceedings Of the Democrat
ic Conference held at Bloomsbury, on the
! Both ult., which show on the face the Goa
| lition made between PIoLLET and TRACY.
and the bargain between them We ask
the Republicans of the County to careful
ly read the proceedings published in the
Ayyas which we copy below, in connexion
with our article, and say if the proof of
the plot is not satisfactory.
II
Democratic Congressional Conference
The Democratic Conference met at the Exchange Ho
TEL in Bloomsbug September 30, ls62 agreeabIy to adj
iournment The several conterees from the entire dis
/ trict were present.
Mr. EST. from the Committee appointed to make a re-
port the existing Congressional apporonment made
a report.
0n motion, it was
ReSoued, I hat in view of existing circumstances in
this Congressional District this Conference will make no
formal domination OF candidate for support by the De
Which adopted by every vote in the conference
Resoced. That the members of this Conference
mend support of HENKY W. TRACYof Bradford as an
independent candidate for Congress- against Reverend
GEORGE LANDoN, the Republican nominee, for the follow
ing reasons
l. Because the former opposed the niquitous Congress
sonal appotonmen of 1861 while the latter was one of
the unscrrpuous authors OF that measure.
| 2 Because the former member of the House of
Representatives at Harrisburg opposed those bills
puhder and outrage relating the Pennsy and
Sunhury and Erie railroads. which have deepv mined
and dograceC the Commonwealth, while the latter sup
ported them by speech and vote i'll the Senate.
3 Because the former at the late session of tire Legisa
earnestly supported the repeal the committing
the tonnage duties OF the Pennsylvania railroad aid is
giving and will give his efforts ard ifunence 20 secure
that just and important o ject hereafter.
A. Because, speaking generally, the former is con-
servatVe gentleman whose integrity has been well prov
ed in public position while the latter believed to be
fanatic in sentiment and corrupt in conduct.
ReSOircd, That in view of corruption and profgacy
that is known to exist in our national affairs, it is of the
highest importance select Congressman whose in.
tegry has borne the test of trial and who shown in
dependence and courage in the performance of public
duty 1t is believed that this is true OF Mr. TRACY and
that in his support Of the War and the Government he
will labor in good faith to restore the Union of faith
and to preserve all the Constitutional rights of the
people
Resolred That inasmuch as this district was formed
to smother the voice of the several Democratic
within it, and one of the authors of that
presents himself candidate, that he may reap the
fruit of his niquity there is peculiar junction
OF effort among all honorable to mark him with pub
lie reprobatOn an prevent him from repeating his past
misdeeds, others like unto them, position of in
creased influence and power.
Adopted unanimously.
PETER ENT, President,
J. J. {: ? inarsais, raSnnsr, Secretaries.