The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-22

oHly Was lHeIc Il lu.l representation OF
delegates, but thousands of the citizeps of
the Old Keystone, who desired to witness
the selecting of a candidate who would
personify the loyal sentiment of PennsYl
vania, came with banners flying and music
telling of triumph which will perch upon
our standard.
The Union Convention was remark able,
not only as to numbers, but as to intelli-
gence and responsibility. The names of
several distinguished gentlemen were
presented TO the Convention, but the
contest narrowed down to a choice between
Maj General John w. Geary and w. w.
Ketchum At very early stage in the
proceedings, 1t became apparen, that it
was the determination of the Convention
TO manifest its sympathy with and for
those who had risked everything for the
Flag and the Union. The kindliest feel
ings were expressed for Mr.. Ketchum,
personally and politically. His devoted
patriotism, his acknowledged intellectual
ability, his purity of character, were gain.
said by none. 1t seemed to be sponta-
neOus outburst of all, to give utterance to
their admiration for the man. But the
loyal people of the State had spoken, IN
their primary meetings, that they wished
to do honor to the soldier, who, when the
tocsIn OF alarm was sounded, hastened to
the rescue-to the man of known practi-
cal ability and superior administrative
qualltles-to one whose private character
has never been sullied by dishonorable
act-to him whose patriotism has never
been brought into question. The sound
motto, " the majority should rule" con-
tro!led the action of the Convention and
led to the nomination of Maj. General
John w. Geary on the first ballot he re-
celVlng elghty-One votes Of the one hun
dred ano thirty-three cast The marked
compliment of such nomination, made
by party that now controls all branches
of the National and State Governments.
was most sensibly felt by General Geary.
His speech addressed to the Convention
gives evidence of a kind and grateful
heart, and is In good taste. The greatest
enthusiasm prevailed in and out of the
ConYentlon-an enthusiasm that gives
positive assurance of success at the polls.
Zen. Geary will be elected by an unpre-
cedented majority. His administration
maintaining the true principles of -epub
l1can government. But what need OF my
writing more in relation to the candidate
OF the Union party, when [ reflect that
ain writing tor the orgaE of that party, in
a county in which large majority of its
citizens know him as well as myself He
commanded her sons on the battle fields
of Mexico, and many of them in the late
war against rebellion. ] feel confident
Cambria will endorse him on the second
Tuesday of October next
Having written somewhat at length on
the subject of the Conventions and the
respective candidates placed in nomina-
ton, L have few words to say, that might
appropriately come under the caption,
g Personal" | had the pleasure of meet
ing several of your citizens In Harrisburg,
during the week. Among the first, vas
Hon. A A Barker, your representative
III Congress. He looked remarkably we'll,
and gave most cordial greeting to his
many friends here, who sought the oppor-
tunity of taking him by the hand OF
course there can be no doubt Of his re
nomination, and just as little of his re-
election. | as most happy to stumble
upon Major james ID. Hamilton, your
delegate in the Conveu-
ton. All acknowledge that Hamilton is
one of the best hearted of Gods own no.
blemen. He having habit of "a'tend-
ing to one thing at time," we outsiders
Jaw little of him during the sittings of
the Convention, but, after the adjourn
ment SINE die, we took possession of him
When compelled to leave for home, we
parted with regret
A. G, Mullin, Esq, the admired of all
admirers Of genial, true-hearted and up
right gentleman, came up from the city
IF brotherly love to meet his friends and
take them by the hand and look en-
learmert." We do not wish his visits to
De "like angels, few aud far between"
Yours, TRULY.