The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1867-12-12
letter from. Altoona.
CosTeEpondssace Of The Cambria freeman

Correspondsses Of The Cambria F,eeznGn
ALTOONA, DKo. 9. 1867
FRIEND MAc-ThanksgiVing day was
properly observed in this place, eur citi-
Esns generally abstaining from scrviIs work.
Rev. McMurray, of the NJ. Z Church,
delivered eery able and eloquent dis
course in the Presbyterian Church on that
day. Ia the evening q large concourse of
people attended the Fair on behalf of the
German Reformed Church, and patronised
it most literally. Tins praiseworthy en-
terprise closed on that evening, but will
be opened again TO morrow evening. 1t
deserves TO be generously encouraged.
On Thursday morni>g last Mr.. Wm.
Maloney, foreman OF the Pa. r. K. Go s
tin-shop, met with quite painful acci-
dent While coming out of his house he
slipped and fell ON his side, and, l was
informed, broke two of his ribs.
The Democrats here feel glorious since
they have read old Andy's Message TO
the Rump. What mighty document it
is 1t has not been surpassed by any
similar effusion since the DAYS of Jefferson,
the true friends of ConstitionaI liberty.
The Democratic Club in this place, of
which | have the honor to be member,
is doing good service, Our indolnitab!e,
perseyerng President, John Carr, and
energetic, whole souled Secretary, VIM
j. Shomo, as we'll as our hard working,
thorough going Executive Committee, are
determined, as far as in them lies, not to
cease their efforts until the Union and the
Constitution is restored and political rights
eousness rules this land once more.
Last Thursday night will long be re-
membered by the unterrifed of Altoona.
At an early hour large conconrse Of
Democrats assembled at their Clab room
for the purpose Of hearing an address from
Fl. II Fettinger, Esq, our worthy, pop
uIar and efficient Chief Burgess. | will
nJt attempt to report the speech, but /
must say that j never listened 20 more
interesting effort. The speaker divided
his speech into two parts, viz: his Poiiti~
cal experience, and the reason why be
was Democrat He commenced by
wildly describing tho rise and fall of the
various political organizations which have
been arrayed against the Democracy since
he cast his first, or maiden vote, for the
immortal jackson. He then rchearsed
the different names assumed by the oppo-
sition since the foundation Of the govern
ment-the FeGeralists, the Blue Lighters,
the Witch Burners, the Hunkers, ;he Ma
tive Americans, the American RePubi-
cana, the Republican Americans, the Barn
Burners, the Anti-MasoHs. the Anii-Cath-
olics, the Free Soilers, the AbolitiUuists,
and the Lord only knows what all-down
10 the last Democratic President Of these
once United States, the peerless Buchanan.
His whitening denunciation of the black
aud tan party for their bitter, tyranical
prescription, was OF the most scathin2
character, while his portrayal, in glowing
co!ors, of the history OF that good old Com
sttntion reverlng. Uni1n maintaiu.ng or
ganization, tae Democratic party. eiict:ai
prolonged and enthusiastic cheers Thro'
thick and him, peace and war, it bad
never to change either It's cosnon1n or its
creed. 1t was ever, like the Persian fire
worshiPpers, watching the sacred fire in
hopes Ittat II might burn forever. So
must the Democracy continue to watch,
olf, darkness closes in around US, and
the Union dies.
The address was eloqaen; throughout,
and while it sparkled with ths most ire
sis'i5le wit, it afforded an abundance of
food for serious reflection to all who had
the pleasure of listening to it.
But have already spun this epistle out
to an inordinate length, and therefore !
will close for the present.
Yours, &c, i. !. 81.