Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-09-10
1.-THE DRIFT OF THE TIDE.u
And Still They Come.

largest meeting ever convened within
the walls Of Sutton's Hall, the head
quarters of the Central Democratic
Club, of Allegheny, assembled there
last evening. After the regular bust
ness of the club was transacted, Robt.
s. Morrison, Esq, young and brilliant
lawyer, son Cf the ex-mayor of ALE
gheny, was introduced and delivered
a stirring speech. Mr.. Morrison sta
ted that IL was his first appearance in
what he had always supposed was the
camp nf the enemV. but he could think
80 no longer. He was now with the
Democracy heart and soul, as he could
not stand idly by and see the country
ruined by the party that had gained
its ascendancy by deceiying the peo-
ple.-Pittsburg Post.
On Saturday night there was Dem
ocratic meeting at the Court House.
The large assembly was addressed by
r. Ii. Smith, of Kanawha county.
Gen. J. S. Wheat, of Wheeling, was
then introduced TO the meeting, and
in an hours speech of great force and
ability, he gave the reason which had
determined him TO cast his first Dem
ocratic vote this fall General Wheat
was Attorney General in this State
under the Pierpont administration,
and is well-known throughout the
State. His fine talents, engaging
manners and high integrity have Civ
On him great influence, and cause MS
TO be justly proud of bis accession
Pdrkersburg { W. Va. Paper)
1t may be a little consolation to the
Jacobins Of Western Wisconsin and of
Minnesota TO know that Ex-Governor
Sherwood, Of the latter State, has re-
Gently come out unequivocally for
Seymour and Blair, and will at once
take the stump for the purpose Of aid
ing in their election. Gov. Sherwood
has been Republican until within a
very few weeks, but, like thousands
of others, he has discovered the rascal
ity and corruption of that party, and
will henceforth be found with the par
ty of the Union and the Constitution,
battling for peace He is a gentleman
Of great ability and influence, and is
welcome with us.
Among the many Republicans of
this county who have become disgust
ed with that party and are daily join
ing the Democratic ranks, there are
none whom we welcome with any
more more, Efssais"of Esq" tkis" city. alMf lMf. &. Gik
strictly honest and conscientious gen.
tleman, and lawyer of first rate abil-
ity His speech in Jackson township
q few days since proved that he was o
valuable acquisition to our ranks.
We extend TO him a cordial welcome
to the party.-Efngham (W) Dem.
CHANGED ITS PoLIrIcs.-The Gin
ton County Ill. Independent, former
Iva Republican paper, is nowpublished
in the interest of Democracy. Its
editor, Mr.. George Sellers, who has
been a Republican ever since the
organization of that party, says he
can stand it no longer. In late
issue be says Nearly all the decent
men who ever belonged to the Repub-
lican or Radical party have left it, and
more will leave 1t as soon as they learn
the truth"
The Radical Washington correspon-
dent Of the Cincinnati Volksbldtt has
lately made the painful discovery"
that the great majority of the Germans
at the capital are strict adhrents OF the
old Democracy. He says "This cir.
oumstanoe is more TO be regretted
because the Germans at Washington
are mostly well-educated people, who
possess in high degree all the quail
fcations which make them such a
useful element in new country like
ours"
Hon. Jno. A. Matson, formerly a
Wing candidate for Governor of 1ndi-
ana in opposition to Joseph A. Wright,
and latterly Radical Republican,
has in a public speech announced his
intention to support Seymour and
Blair as the only way Of restoring
peace 10 the country; and W. l.. Lam
caster, Esq, prominent lawyer in
Shelbyville Indiana, and until lately a
Republican, follows suit.
The Maysville (Ky.) Eagle says the
venerable Peyton Key, of Washington,
on the Sd inst, voted the entire Demo-
cratic ticket. 1t was the first time he
had ever voted for man calling him.
self a Democrat, during life Of more
than ninety years, declaring that Radi-
cal misrule could no longer be endured.
The Greensburg (Ind.) Erpositor,
heretofore a Radical Abolition sheet,
has declared for Seymour and Blair.
1t says that "the German Republicans
of Indiana are abandoning that party
by thousands and enrolling themselves
among the supporters Of Seymour and |
Blair"
Mr.. John Manning, hitherto prom
inent Radical Of Clinton, New Jersey, |
abandons that party, "because it has
shown itself incompetent to restore
peace and secure the fruits OF victory
since the war" Avery good and true
reason.
The Hon. II. G. Webb, Republican
State Senator from the Twenty-ninth
District Of Wisconsin, has abandoned
the Radical party, and issued an ad-
dress declaring his intention Of sup
porting Seymour and Blair.
Ex-Governor William +. johnson,
of Allegheny county, formerly a Radi-