The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-07-28

SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 2, 1864.
Before another issue of this paper, the
question will have been determined as to
whether the soldiers of the keystone State
shall be allowed to vote hereafter, or not.
If the Union men of the State only do
their duty In the premises, VIC have no
fears of the result. The only solicitude
se entertain is that they, being fully con-
yinced of the righteousness Of the cause
IN which they are engaged, and deeming
opposition to it piece of meanness where
Of even Copperheadism were incapable,
may take victory for granted, and not in
stitate the necessary steps to insure sue
cess. It shoul9 be borne in mind that the
Copperheads, although comparatively qui-
escent on the subject, are fierce and unrc-
lenting enemies of the proposed measure.
They will vote solid against it. 1t is to
their interest to do SO, for it is an indisputa-
Bile fact that the rank and file of our armies
are thoroughly loyal, and will cast their
vote and influence unitedly in favor of the
Administration and vigorous prosecu-
ton of the war to the end of the restora-
ton Of the Union, and against Copper
head schemes looking to the success of
treason Knowing this, there can be no
possibLe ercese for that Uaion man who
tails to dohis whole duty on election day.
And to rest suplnely on his oars, under
the circumstances, and trust in Provi-
dsnce for victory, were criminal and the
part Of foolhardiness.
The masses of the people of Pennsylva-
MA are patriotic and loyal. Their many
sacrifices and suferings since the war
broke out constitute incontrovert:ble proof
Of the assertion. And when we say that
they are almost unanimously in favor of
the eDfranchisement of the brave defen-
ders of our country's rights, we affirm that
Of which we know. To attribute to them
desire to sink the soldier to the level of
the serf ia Russia or the negro slave in
Dixie, neither of whom has voice or vote
| in the administration of the affairs of his
country, would be to do them gross injus-
dce. Hence, if decided manifestation
Of the popular will be obtained, the
amendment will be triumphantly endorsed
To that end, thorough organization of
cur forces becomes necessary. But few
days remain to us ere the election, but in
nat time much may be accomplished
Go to work at once! Let not the meas
uIe fail for lack of little exertion on our
rlt-let not the Coppsheads triumph
T reason of their superior shrewdness in
Yelling their opposition to the measure
Until 1t becomes too late to successfully
'ounteract the same. To do so would be
to add the blacklist of all black pages to
sae history of our Commonwealth.
Besides the amendment enfranchising
lie soldiers, two other amendments will
e voted On On Tuesday. One Of these Is
follows: "No bill shall be passed by
lie Legislature containing more than one
hPjeet, which shall be clearly expressed
the title, except appropriation bills"
lhe other IS: ''No bill shall be passed by |
ae Legislature granting any powers or
plVileges, in any case, where the author
ito grant such powers or privileges has
Ifen, or hereafter may be, conferred upon
ecourts of this Commonwealth" These
's both highly important, and should
eeeive full and united support.
Nen Of Cambria, vote for all the amend
ssnts!
state TEACHERS AssoCIATION.-The |
Pennsylvania State Teachers Association
lhll meet at Altoona, on Tuesday next,
august I'd. The meeting promises to be
l'ae of interest. Excursion tickets will |
issued to teachers and others attending
sover the East Pennsylvania and Lehigh
alley Railroads, and "free returns" will
lHgranted to all delegates over the Penn
'Nania Central, the Delaware, Lacka-
anna and Western, the Philadelphia and
Ssaaing, and the North Pennsylvania
A4iroads. A reduction oe fare is expected
p0n most of the other roads in the State.