Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-01

80 PSI "a AtSaEtuS tue questions
Of the coming political canvass fairly and
truthiuliy discussed. The Republican Band
was in attendance during the evening and
discussed some Of their finest selections Of
music.
The meeting vas called to order By electisg
J. " Snowden of Middle Woodberry, to The
chair, after which the following additional
officers were chosen for the evening.
liee Presiasats-H. B. Mock. s.. Clair.
Robert Ralsion, South Woodberry, John W.
Sans, East Providence, AlbertSmith, Cumber-
land Valley, Thomas Price, Broad TOP, Jacob
Evans, Esq. Londonderry, Samuel Shafer.
Union, John johnson, Southampton, Joseph
May, Harrison;
Secretaries. Samuel J. Jordan, Bedford,
Borough: Samuel Wilhelm. Londonderry.
Committee on Resolutions. John Lutz,
Esqs Chairman; J. " Lingenlelter, ESQ,
Benjamin R. Aschom, Asa S. Stuckey,
aud Simon Nycum.
j. I. Keagy, Esq, was the FIRST speaker
announced, and led off with ueat, cogent
and argumeHtative speech, on Reconstruction
and Impeachment followed by 81 A Points,
ESD. who, by his learned logic, and pungeut
thrasts at modern treason, elected frequent
rounds Of uproarious applause.
The Committee on resolutions then repor-
ted the following which were unanimously
adopted,
WHEREAS, Under a Republican form Of
government the supremacy Of the law is at all
times Of vital importance, and especially so
in times OF political excitement, and
WHgREAs, Andrew johnson has frequently,
hagFanay and defantiy denounced the law
masking. power of the nation, and deliberately
violated the laws, and
NHEREAs, A sound financial system and q
strict fuihlment of the pledges of the nation
TO her creditors are essential 10 the financial
security aud integrity of the nation, 1t is
hereby
Resolcsd, by the Republicans Of Bedford
county in Mass Meeting assembled,
!. hat We heartily approve Of and endorse
the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, and
believe that his conviction and removal from
office Is necessary 10 the safety, prosperity
and peace of the country,
,. That the honor of the country and com
mon honesty require that evety dollar Of the
national debt. incurred in putting down re-
beillon should be honestly paid, and we
heartily condemn as dishonest, unjust
and calculated 10 tarnish the national honor
any and every device looking 10 the defraud-
ing Of the nations creditors or the repudia.
ton OF the national debt.
3. That We reiterate our choice OF General
Ulysses ). Grant as the standard bearer of
the Republican party in the coming Presideu-
tlat contest. believing that he who was first
IN war Is worthy To be made first IN peace,
o. bes tad b
the gift OF q grateful people.
l. That in the Congressional plan ofrecon-
strnctlou we recognize the only true, safe
and Just principle upon which our Union can
be restored and our free Institutions placed
upon an enduring foundation.
D. bat the thsuss of the State are due to
the members otthe Legislature Just adjourned,
and 10 Governor Geary for giving us "a genuine
Free Railroad Law and a Registry Bili, and
the thanks Of the Republicans of Bedford
county are hereby rendered 10 our represen-
tatIves tor their attention to duty anG their
fidelity IN fulfilling the pledges of the party,
particularly on the Free Railroad question.
e. That the thanks Of the State
are due TO Governor Geary for his stern
integrity and fearless courage, displayed in
calling attention 10 public abuses, and veto
ing unconstitutional and unIust laws. without
regard To party or personal interests, and in
the face Of threatened odjum, particularly ia
the so-caIled Senate Free Railroad Bill.
= hat the thanks Of the Republican party
are due TO Hon John Cessna and Hon Il. B.
Swoore for their zeal aRd energy in ferretting
out and exposing the LaZerne county uatura-
iization frauds, HerpetFated by Wallace and
his miuious
s. That our Representative in Congress,
Hon N. h. kooUtz, by his personal attention
10 the duties Of his Office, his vigilance sand
/ stern devotion to the great principles of the
Republican party and Of our free institutions,
I has won the esteem and deserves the thanks
! Of the people Of this Congressional District
Hon. John Cessna, being repeatedly called
upon, responded IN scathiug, scourging ana
I uuanswerable arguments. which completely
, undermined TIE Copperhead theory and
I portrayed in living terms the great principles
Of the Republican party-Bight, Liberty anC
Justice. Upon Mr. Cessna's closing, III,
( meeting adjourned with three hearty cheers
for General Ulysses S. Grant. and we fee
assured that every Republicau present lef
with a determination to 60 to work with re
newed activity and increased zeal for the fur
I theyance Of the cause Of the Union and Re
/ pnblicanism
HEyRT WARD BEEcHEa, in his latest sun
/ day morning sermon, said that If he was
merchant and wanted % sell goods, be would
advertise in the newspapers -Nelc T'0yi
I Paper.
+ And Mr.. Beecher would sell his goods
Judieioas advertising never fails. Mr. Bee
cher would know how TO advertise judiciousll
which is what good many don't know
/ It is the easiest thing in the world to throp
away money in trying to advertise Letting
! on just too little steam IS no better than nont
at al. The same song continually sung
would ruin the best Of singers. The weak
sickIy, timid advertising Is simply useless ex
( psoditure Of money Thin Cruel never made
one fat. Liberal advertising has made more
men rich than any other one thing. Mr.
Bsecher is the best advertised man IN thc
( country. aud he knows the value Of adyertis
ing literally.
THE MEETING os MoxDAY SiGHr.-Tbe
Democratic gathering on Monday night proy
ed failure as far as numbers and enthusiasm
were concerned. A ''heggarly account oi
empty benches, few oaice-seeking Demo.
crats, and a respectable sprinkling Of Repub-
lieans-(tbere for the purpose Of gratifying
curiosity we're addressed by Messrs. Shan.
nen and Meyers, as aspta{ The resolutions
were tame rebash Of by gone balderdash,
aud the speeches we're without force or logic,