Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-02-17
Defamation of Hon. John SCOTT.

One of the ancient philosophers-Pyt
goras, we believe, it was-contended that
the spirit of animals infused itself into ,he
bodies of men-that In the latter could be
found something Of the lion, the bear, the
horse, the sheep, the dog, ETC. To what ex-
tent this theory may be correct, we do not
propose at present TO discuss. We desire on
ly to call attention to the snarling, currish
disposition which is constantly being display
ed by Democratic editors when they have
occasion TO speak of one of their political
opponents.
TIE election of Hon. John Scott. to fill
the place of Mr.. Buckalew in the United
States Senate, has furnished them new OBJ
Ject at which to discharge their inveetive
mallgnity. They have discovered that Mr..
Scott was utterly unknown out of the
county courts where he formerly practlc-
ed THAT he is perhaps very coed man
IN case before justice of the peace
that he has mo experience in legislation
but single term spent at Harrisburg -
that he is the choice of base and un-
but not least, that he is tool" of Gen.
Cameron, who is also stigmatized as imam
who lowers Pennsylvania in the estima-
= ton of citizens of other States" This,
we admit is rather an appalling picture to
contemplate, and we are not surprised that
our contemporaries of the 'coffee-pot" per-
suasion should feel nervous at the unwonted
spectacle.
What may influence Democratic journals
elsewhere In denouncing Mr. Scott, we do
not undertake to assert; but it is easily to
account for the organ of that party in this
place reproducing everything derogatory that
may be said of him, and also for repeating
the stale SANDERS uttered against Gen Cam
eron. By the defeat of Seymour and Blair
last fall. the ''slate" of certain distinguish
ed ~ gentlemen, whose mouth-piece it is
known to be, was sadly fractured Ex-Gov-
Biger's prospects of Cabinet appoint
ment or of a Foreign Mission; Chairman
W aiaee' aspirations for the place Mr. Scott |
now holds; Representative MCullough's /
desire to step into Waliace's cast.off official |
shoes; and half dozen other neat little ar
that had been decided to the |
of those whom it concerned"
We're knocked into the most deplorable look |
ing cooked hat" that mortal eye ever be !
held. This, of itself, was bad enough; but |!
TO have one of the most attractive prizes car
ried off by "A person never before thought |
of-by an individual Summoned from the |
depths Of obscurity an event so to-
tally unexpected (at least to Wallace & |
Company that some allowance should be |
made for the extraordinary ebullition of bile |
which has since then betokened the condi-
ton of their home organ.
But seriously: Was ever more un-
and unjust denunciation of a
man lndulged in than that which the Demo
cratic press has been heaping upon the T.
nited States Senator elect? Mr. Scots pr-
vate character has always been of the most
kind his personal integrity
has ever been ''above suspicion )" and new
er before have his superior abilities been
called into question. This his maligners
know and appreciate, and it is this that has
excited their envy and hatred. But they |
might as well save their wind for the good |
name of John Scott will live long after
Tray, Blanche AMI Sweetheart will have
ceased to give tongue to Misrepresentation
and abuse of their betters.