The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-01
JonNsrowN. Sent. 2s. 1855.

JoHEsTowN, Sept. %, 1868.
Dear Freeman-The excitement incident
to the near approach of the election is grow
ing intense. Both parties are straining every
nerve in view of the close contest for Con-
gress in this district. The Republicans are
spending considerable money and using every
other influence to carry the district. Meet
ings are being held every night in the week
at some point OF other, and the clap-trap
and gaudy displays of tanners, wearing caps
and capes and bearing flaming torches. is
being made use of to sugar coat the radical
pill, which otherwise would be too nauseous
for the stomacLs cf the "dear people" whose
votes are so important to keep in power and
place the cormorants who have grown fat
upon the misfortunes and miseries of our
common country. On the other hand. the
Democrats are working hopefully and ear
nestly, for they know that upon the result
of the election in this State depends in a
great measure the future welfare of this once
united, prosperous and happy people. Let
every Democrat in the county. then. go 20
work and do his duty rnanfully. and in Oc-
tober little Cambria will roll up such ma
jority for Colonel Linton and the whole tic
ket as will carry terror and conster nation in
to the radical ranks and inspire with renew
ed zeal and hope the heart of every true
Union man in the country.
Herman Schroeder, Esq. of New York, an
able and eloquent German speaker. address
ed the Democracy of this place, in the Club
room on Clinton street, on Friday night last.
His speech elected frequent applause. and,
considering the inclemency of the weather
and the short notice given, was listened to
by large concourse of Democrats.
On the following evening the regular week
.ly meeting of the Club was held, at which
there was very large attendance. Mr.. n.
Horne was the first speaker ol this occasion,
and his address, which was delivered 10 his
usual forcibe and convincing style, was
loudly applauded. Capt. IL. d. Woodruff
followed in few encouraging remarks rela-
tive to the progress of the campaign in North
ern Cambria, from which section he had just
returned, after which the meeting adjourned
with three cheers for the speakers and three
more for the entire Democratic ticket.
Preparations are in progress for az inn
mense Democratic meeting on the Public
Square in this place, on Wednesday evening
next, and il is expected that a large turn out
of Democratic and Conservative citizens will
assemble at the time and place indicated,
notwithstanding the fact that no brilliant
display of flaming lamps nor other childish
device will be made use of to attract them.
dOn. CudIIeS "a ISiOIlOBS, OA T" ISCOuSiu1 OHO
of the most eloquent Of the many eloquent
orators now laboring in benalf of the Dem
ocratic cause. and other eminent speakers,
will address this meeting.
S.J. Meany, ESQ.,, of New York. the eel
brated Irish orator, will address the people
of Johnstown, on Thursday evening, Oct. l.
Mr.. Meany has the reputation of being one
of the most eloquent orators in this country.
A grand mass meeting of the Democracy
is on the tapis for Saturday. Oct. 10th, af-
ternCon and evening. 1t is to be held on the
Public Square, and will be addressed by
Gen, Richard Coulter. ("Fighting Dick, y of
Westmoreland county. and OtheI speakers
not yet announced. An immense outp pur-
ing of the true friends of the Union is an tici
pated.
Six young men of this place, namely.
Charles Fink, Joseph Sharp, Henry Glitch,
Charles Moses, Edward Fronheiser and Wes-
ley Cover, sons of some of the most respect
able parents in this community, left on Tues
day last to attend the Lutheran College at
Gettysburg, where. believe, they intend to
study for the ministry. May the blessings
of benifcent Providence attend them in
their effIrts.
Mr.. John Brady, proprietor Of the Frank
lin House. has returned to his home after
soiourn of several months duration in his
his native Green Isle. His appearance indi-
Gates that his trip has boen pleasant and
beneficial one physically.
1t is said that the Radical Council of this
borough has refunded the amount of the fine
and costs imposed by our County Court upon
police officer Mcdowell for his unwarranted
assault upon quiet and inoffensive farmer.
named Weaver. in this place some months
ago, and it is further said that the Radical
candidate for Congress voted in Council for
this iniquitous squandering of the peoples
money. Is not this offering pre- MUM for
crime2
Workmen are engaged in pueting the roof
on the new United Brethren church on Vine
street. Yours, &c, NIsP.