Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-01-22
The IEgrates.

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We are pleased to observe. that the relia-
be Democratic papers Of the State. unani
rnously condemn the course of the sclfstyl-
ed Uuior- Democrats, in the House Of Pep
resenta:ives Of this State, II fusing with the
Republican members. in the election Of the
of officers of that body. The course OF the
Democratic members throughout the cou~
test, IS worthy Of the highest commen3ation
- They stood By the party IN an hour when
treason to Il, might nave proved fatal TO
its future prospects in this State. In the
hour Of It's utmost need, they did not prove
recreauts- The Democracy Of Peuusylva-
MIA should place then. all high on the list Of
those jhey will hereafter delight 10 honor.
Mr.. Pershiug, was among thefrst % urge
the Democratic members to stand by their
colors undismayed blythe treason Of the
self styled Union Democrats. He has thus
far proved himself worthy Of the Couf-
Geuce Of the mountain Democracy, and that
ne will continue 70 20 - throughout the ses-
sion. we do not entertain doubt. We had
expected better ihings from JnU. Scott, Esq,
Of Huntingdon County. We console our
self, however, by hoping that he will repent
Of the errors Of his ways before it J. too late,
and that lie has not fallen like Lucifer. 90
Use no more. The following article from
the uarrisburgh Patrto! S. Cnioa, fully tx
plaius how the arrangements fo- the fu.
sion were cousumated and At the same time
administers whitening reJube to the ;rai-
tors.
"A \ few words will explain tlis whole
transaction. On Monday the Tuior Demo
Gratis ard Union Republicans held q caucus
anu nominated Mr. Rowe. They appointed
a committee To confer with the REGULAR
Democrats and, at the meeting of the
Democratic caucus on Monday evening, q
proposition was submitted from the Union
Democratic committee that if the regular
Democrats would accept Mr.. Rowe as their
candidate for speaker, the Union Democrats
would assis- II elect Dem0Cratic officers of
the house, with the exception Of two inls-
ricr places which were to le given to Union
Republicans. As an additional in3Ucemcut
10 accept this offer. ths assurance was given
that Mr.. Rowe would or. .auiza the house
upon a Democratic basis and act with the
Democratic party. To the eternal honor uf
the regular Democratic members Of tie
LEGISLATURE be it said, the proposition ,cCs
iu5igl,dsgy rejected. They determined u
sink wi,h the D Democratic colarS floating
above them than 70 Weld TO the dictatioa of
= SET Of protesting Democrats who demand
= C01SiAeraiiru fer their co oueratiun. We
honor them frr their courage We respect
them for their devotion to principles: and
We are sure that their conduct VIII NEE
with tie approval Of the sterling Democra~
cy Of Pennsylvania.
Finding that the regular Democrats would
not compTomSe heir Organization or sell
out at any p-iCe tGe Union Democrats
discovered that the Republicans were ready
TO accommodate them with trade upon
the most reasonable tern s. The regular
Republican caucus gerlv embraced the
occasion hy Nominating john Ruw.-9Ld
after that desirable concession, we presume
the details of the treaty between tie ncco
tia;ing powers were soon settled upon terms
hi"Aly satisfactory to both parties.
The Democratic party kucws no half way
supporters Those who commence by be
ing half friends invariably end as whole
Men who cannot trrst their claims 10 4
Democratic caucus, have no right u cal
themselves Democrats Let them MAKE
the most of their triumph for It will be
short lived The Democratic organization
comes out Of this contest pure and uuadul,
tsratad. Another election viii put it out a
the power Of selfish trading politicians 4
sscriice Il.