Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-10-06


and said that the lobor of examining so
many questions, and the preparation OF so
many veto messages, involved an amount OF
labor and time that but few people supposed.
He also remarked that he had been blamed
for not vetoing what is called the Calamity
Act" which fixes the amount to be recov
cred from any Railroad company, ,on account
of death occasioned on the road, at IS, 600.
Such law prevailed in rearly all, if not all
the States on the east ann west OF this
State Pennsylvania appeared to be an ex-
ception, and that the act referred to only
brought the law of this State in harmony
with that of the other States. That it ap
| peared to him that it would be better to get
s., 900 with comparatively ;litthe expense,
| than run the risk of getting more through
expensive litigation; for in most cases, no
matter what the verdict might be, the party
claimant would seldom have S., 900 left after
paying out the fees of counsel and other
| expenses.
| He also referred to the act abolishing the
Lycoming judicial district. In regard to
this, it was his opinion at the time that the
| Legislature had entire control over the mat
| ter, and, as there was little OF no opposition
to the bill. and all the members from that
district expressed themselves in its favor,
Except Mr. Beck, who was not therel he
gave it his approval.
The Governor went on to say that the
most important issue involved was the prin-
ciples by which the two parties were govern
ed Candidates themselves we're of less
Importance Republicans in voting for him
vote for their principles. What would this
country be now if the principles and policy
of the Democratic party had prevailed?
James Buchanan held that no State could
be coerced and TO make such coersion i'm
possible he scattered the army and the navy
and the national arms. Had this policy
prevailed we would have been a divided
people. 1t was the principles and policy of
the Republican party that inspired hope
and saved the Union. The Democratic
party wishes us to forget these things. But
those who have endured the hardships of
the war, who have seen their dearest friends
fall by their side, shot down by rebel bullets,
cannot end will not forget these things. We
stand by the principles for which we fought,
and intend, by the help of God, to carry
out policy which will preserve the Union
which we saved.
On thi. subject the Governor spoke ear
nestly and eloquently. But we have not
room to give his remarks, neither are We
able to present them in such manner as
will do jus tice to the speaker.
: Gov. Geary spoke over two hours, and
was listened to with marked and respectful
attention. He was repeatedly chesred. 1t
was altogether an able and excellent speech,
and raised him higher than ever in the re-
spect and esteem of all who heard him.
When we remember that Gov. Geary was
through the war, in more than sixty battles,
including the battles Of Bolivar, Cedar
4 Mountain, Chancellorville and Gettysburg,
and Sherman great march from Atlanta
to the sea-that he fought the Rebellion in
E nine States-that he was thrice wounded
S and saw his son, Capt. Edward r. Geary,
fall dead by his side in the battle OF Wau
1 hatchie-we may judge how deeply he mus,
! feel on subject thus engraved upon hi:
S memory; and how earnest must he be to
preserve that Union which he helped to save
r at so great sacrifice. Such, indeed, is the
j record of our candidate While Packer wa:
entertaining Vallandigham, Geary va.
/ fighting the battles of his country.
q At the conclusion OF Gov. Geary's speech
s A. II. CHASE, Esq, of York, Pa, was in
|, troduced to the audience His remarks hat
n reference almost entirely to the 18th Amend
e ment. He said its necessity grew out of tn,
+ rebellion, and its incorporation into the Con
d stitution of the United States was the onl,
! safeguard we had against future rebellion
n anarchy, and the reputation of our nation
J al obligations. His remarks we're well-timed
e pointed and convincing, and were received
S with manifest satisfaction by the peopl,
n whom be addressed.
i II. Z. SwooPE. Esq, was loudly callec
# for at the close of Mr.. Chase remarks A
d he came on the stand he was greeted witt
/ loud cheers. He said the latcness of tn,
If hour prevented him from making anythin!
n of set speech, but as he had been calle,
d for he would devote his remarks to the dis
section of the Democratic speeches an,
: speakers of the evening previons. His re
: marks were brief, full of humor and sar
e casm, and at times eloquent.
" At the conclusion of Mr.. Swoope's re
e marks, the meeting adjourned with thre
n hearty cheers for Geary and Williams, aftc
y which the people retired, well pleased wit
) the entire proceedings.
is Upon the whole, the meeting on Wednes
@ day evening was the largest, most enthusi
IS astic, and most effective demonstration @
e the kind ever witnessed in this place Tha
n it will have good effect opon the result @
n the coming election there is little doubt 1
5, few more such meetings will materially ad
t to the strength of Repubicanism in thi
e county.
An enthusiastic Democrat in Berks eoun
ty daclares that Asa Packer is a soldier, an
good one. Being pressed for his reason