The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1872-05-11
Charles r. HuCkaleVv.


We take tie following article from last
Mondays issue of the Lancaster InteIligencer.
From its tone and language. it is very evil
leut that when the editor declares that Mr.
Duckaew will accept the nomination for
Governor. if rendered to him by the Demo
cratic State Convention, he speaks by the
authority of that gentleman himself. We
fully concur in all that the Intellig' Rcer says
or can say in reference to the ability and
high personal character of Charles 2. Buck
alcw, both of which are universally conceded.
We feel we'll satisfied. however. that Genera
Csss is the choice Of the democracy of this
county and that our delegate to the conven
ton will vote for him. A very grave and
weigh;y responsibility rests on the Reading
convention, and We can only hope and pray
that it will prove itself fully equal to the &C.
casion.
There has been a very general expression
throughout the State in favor of the selection
OF Charles K. Buckaew, as the Democratic
Candidate for Governor. Rep, Iumors
that he would refuse TO accept nomination
have not been sufficient TO repress the isiE G
sentiment of the people. His eminent fit
ness for the position, his complete freedom
from every improper or entanghng alliance.
his unimpeachable record in Office, his de-
votion TO political reform, bis great public
services aud his spotless private life have
made his name familiar to the people of
Pennsylvania. and caused him to be univer,
sally respected aud admired. In Mr.. Buck
alew the Democracy would have Il candidate
who would present complete contrast to
the man put forward by the ring which
gagged the Republican State Convention and
forced through the arbitrary DEGREES that had
been made in advance by a corrupt clique.
What tho presentation Of such II contrast
would be worth in the way Of votes may be
judged from the fact that independent Re-
publican newspapers have openly declared
that thousands OF Republicans would vote
tor Mr.. Buckalew, if he should he nominated
and that many more would refuse to vote
Tor Hartranft- In Lancaster county hundreds
OF Republicans have already boldly ayowed
that they would cheerlu!ly support MFR.
Buckaiew IN preference to the nominee OF
the Infamous Treasury Ring. They know
Mr. -Bucka LEWIS record, they know him to
be capable, pure, and beyond the reach of
any corruptiug ageucles. They would gladly
vote iOr him when the nOmiUation Of some
one not SO we'll ard SO favoTably known
would lead them first to doubt aud finally
to support Hartranlt. No candiGats who
has !een named could poll more Democratic
votes than Mr.. Buckalew, aud ho one would
receive one>thlrd the support " hich honest
Republicans would freely tender to him. We
should regard his nomination as equivalent
t) au election, and there is hot DE- mUcrat
who does not feel aud know the absolute
importance Of Carrying this State in October.
WOuld Nj. BackaL>W accept the nontina
tion?
To that important question we are pre-
pared 10 give an atiInative answer. If
the nCuin Itlon be teuGered to Charles L.
Buckaleu with proper deg ee Of uuauimity
he cannot aud will not decline. HIS position
is briefly this {: He does not desire the office,
aud he would ouIy accept its responsibilities
and cares undsr the Influence OF a sense OF
duty to the party which has SO often houored
him and the people OF the Stats who are SO
luliy disposed to trust him. Should the
nomination for Governor be rendered to him
with proper degree Of uuaulmity he ,eiI
Hot decline
The way to success in the October election
lies open before the Democracy Of PeunsyI-
Vania. With Charles r. Buckaew ss their
Candidate Tor Governor, with Chief Justice
Thompson reuomiuated. and with some man
ot sterling integrity for Auditor General. a
splendid victory Is assured. If the delegates
10 the Reacibg Convention come together
prepared 10 sacrifice persoual considerations
for tie public good ii they act calmly,
wisely anu couscleutousy, they will render
certain the redemption OF this State from the
corrupt hands which now control its govern
meut.