The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-09-23

ard reproach. OF the minor candidates
1 need not speak at length suffice it to say
that they are all good and reliable men and
sound democrats.
The radicals have also made their nomi-
nations. For Mayor they have selected
stately old Fox, blacksmith by trade, and
an honest. sober, capable man, but if he pro-
poses to remain at the anvil until he is elect
ed Mayor he has a long time yet to work at
his trade. If Gen. Potts does not get sud
den attack of d;arrhoea be will run that old
Fox off the track before he has passed over
half the course. Thomas Elway, an Hing
lish gentleman, has been pat forward by the
radicals for City Treasurer, and although he
is worthy man and would make a credita-
bic officer, it does seem little strange that
the old leaven of know-nothingism which
forms the greater part of the radical loaf,
would permit that proscriptive party to
nominate foreigner, and especially an Eng
lishman. for the most lucrative office in the
city. If l am not much mistaken there is
Dear knight of the old stock of kuow-noth-
ings who will see that Mr.. Elway is spared
the trouble Of manipulating our city finances.
OF course we democrats do not object to Mr..
Elway simply because he had the misfortune
to be born outside the jurisdiction of "the
best government the world ever saw" but
those ''loil," God-fearing leaders of the radi-
cal party who are constantly declaring that
none but Americans should rule America,
will prove themselves possessed Of capacious
stomachs if they can swallow this Elway pill
without making ugly faces.
The last Altoona Tribune remarked that
all anti ViHdicdtor democrats were nomina-
ted. Of that fact, if it is fact, was not
aware, but | am reliably informed that there
is not single candidate on either ticket who
would sustain the theory advanced by the
Tribune for the improvement of our city -
take it, therefore, that the rebuke admin
istered to the latter paper is fully as severe
as that given, if given at all, to its late CO.
temporary.
The government" passed through our
city on Monday of last week One of the
big spokes in the radical wheel, HoL. John
Scott, was introduced to the small gathering
by that prince of ''!oilty" and grand master
of ceremonies, w. Lee Woodkok, who said
he was too exceedingly happy in having the
extreme pleasure of introducing one of the
main pillars of the government to the citi-
zens of Altoona. Senator Scott's speech con-
sisted entirely of fulsome eulogy of Grant
and his administration. and at its conclusion
he was vociferously cheered by one man and
two boys, after which the special train
moved off in the direction of Pittsburgh
Heaven Grant we may never look upon such
another demonstration!
Fairs aud picnies still hold sway in this
vicinity The German Reformed and Bap-
tst congregations have each Fair in oper-
ton for the benefit of their respective church.
es The Good viii boys held their annual
picnic on Wednesday and Tn ursday. which
was well patronized by the public. On Fri
day and Saturday the Grand Army of the
Republic held picnic for the ostensible pur
pose Of aiding the widows and orphans Of
deceased soldiers. When l learn how much
if any of the proceeds have been devoted TO
that commendabe object, l shall be glad 10
make note e it.
A freight brakeman named Holian, res
ilent of this CITY, had both legs taken off by
the cars, near Harrisburg, on Thursday last,
and died the same day. He leaves a wife
and two children. Yours, T. L. NJ.