The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1872-01-27
local correspondence.
JoaNsrowx. January q. 1872


single man and about 40 years of age
The property of George Gates, jr. of Tod el
township, was burned on the l7th inst bv some
persons supposed to bo inmical 10 the said
George. The dwelling house, with contents
were DESTROYED. The negroes had n Jubilee
about that time in the neighborheod.
man named Campbell, supposed to have
been rebel general during the late war, is
about to start daily republican Newspaper in
this place. It won't take in our town.
gentleman of tie first grade attempted to
cross the KerneYiIle bridge, the other night
but failed. As sailors would say, his cargo
was too heavy. He reached the middle pier
when voice wss heard to say, sails aho-ic-
ahoy sails aho ic-a hoyl !" and when about
one half of the cargo thrown overheard
he lny down, like a soldier, with his martini
cloak around him, to pleasant dreams, until a
couple of clairvoyants transported him to moro
bIissful regions.
The Johnstown Savings Bank is an institu-
tion. If you don't believe it, Just look ct the
splendid front. ani you will acknowledge that
1t is the incest front in tewn. The painting
ard lettering @as done by MIR. Wolf, and is
srPerb. We wish the Johrstown Saving 5
Bank long life Frank Dibert has charge of
the Bank. Liberal loons are made and many
advantages given which other banks do not
grant.
The Western Union Telegraph Company has
been greatly favored in Johnstown by having
in their employ lady Of the greatest accom-
plishments, both as a telegraphist and as a cit-
zen, and, in return, they have manifested their
gratitude in providing en- office tCr her that
cannot be excelled in neatness. Fourteen
wires enter tho Cffice, al d switchboard reg
istcr is put up and desks carpet, stovo, railing
etc, etc, so that this estimabie lady in charge
las every comfort that heart could wish. v c
hope other lines will take the hint, and furnish
their operators, =: loast, with reasonable com
forts. and not work them fifteen hours per day
The " esteru Union line deserves the thanks
of the people for their attention to their opera
tors, and they may be glad that they have in
their employ such an operator as Mrs. OEle.
The fight still goes on between Nj. p. II. and
J F. 9. If l pretended to know more ahout
either German or Irish character than Germans
or Irish themselves DO, would be presump-
tuous, that's all
NV DEuGCRATIC PLATFORM.
AS the Democratic party is now groPing in
tho dark for new platform, and as | have rs
/ good a right as aay ono else TO erect & new one
/ propose the following:
! LIST No interference of any of tho three CO
ordinate branches of government with any
| other one.
| ID Naturalization laws regulated by the
general government but election laws and the
| franchise controlled by each State.
3D. No military interference with the States
by the general gov ernmert so long eacl
State is sufficiently powerful to protect itsei
! and its citizens.
4th. General amnesty.
5th No land given away Or sold to aty per
| son but actual settlers, and that sold at double
the present price, the proceeds to be distribu
| ted among tho States tor educational purpose
in States that have no educational fund, and il
| those that have said funds, for the improve
ment Of rivers and hurbOrs.
! 9Th sliding scale tariff that will protcc
! both producer and consumer, by increasing tn
duty when prices ars low. and decreasing tn
duty when prices high. (Smilar to ST
/ Robert Peel's corn lnws.)
/ 7Lh Leaving intact the rights that foreign
| nations have acquired on this continent, bu
opposing further acquisitions, especially il
! \ orth America.
Sth. Establishing q check mate system il
! both the General and State governments, b.
/ the appointment Of auditors for each depart
ment, who shall be chosen from the party op
/ pOssd to the party in power.
9,h Resumption ofspecie payments as 500
! as possible, ard at present of all payment
| under five dcIlarF,
10th. sinking fund for the gradual extin
guIshment of the public debt, and economy an
retrenchment in public expenditures.
Ilth. A pure ballot box and the pcrfec
right of voters to vo;e just as they deem proper
without any Interference or intimidation what
ever.
18th. The ore term principle for Presiden
| and Governors at least, and the principle TO b.
extended much possible
18th The salaries Of legislators TO be deter
/ mined by conventions or the people, and NJ
changes to be made by Legislators themselves
l4th. No connection of the general govern
ment with railroads. canals, telcgraphs, o
/ other corporate ent erprises, except to checl
their grasping for power.
18Th. Tho voice oil tho people to be respect
cd, and no seats to be given III Congress or th
different legislative bodies for political reason
alone, or deprived of the peoples verdict.
10th. No public money to be expended il
, useless investigating committees and lsgIsla
tive jubilees, and all taxes 10 be reduced a
| much possible
If am elected President Of the Unitet
States, | shall rigidly enforce the above plat
form ROB Roy.
SUNNI rr"'--,- Twp, jas. %, 1872.
DEAn FRFEMAN-We have Devu -. ,b
Rampage" tor the past two weeks, accoun
OF which we intended to write ths week, bu
want of time compsls us to defer it for tn
present. We hope, however. that it will b
forthcoming by your next issue.
Since IGy last Communication two more chill
dran of Mr.. Gowdcn have flllcn victims to dip
liberia, making fivsin al who have been strick
on down by this great destroyer.
Wm. Emigh of this place had his arm bro
ken in four places while attempting to make
coupling on the r r., near Pittsburgh,
couple Of weeks ago. He is now doing vel
notwithstanding that fears were nj one tim
entertained that amputation would be necessa
ry.
On last Sunday evening our young friend
Mr.. John Gallagher, in company with youn
lady, went out to take a slogh ride, anu who
considerable distance south Of Wiimore th
horse was frightened by dog. aud becoming
manageable, ran tlla sleigh against a banl
upsetting it and dragging Mr.. G. oonsidera
BILE distance on the ground, in consequences o
which he sustained painful though not yer
serious injuries. His companion in disaster
we bolicve, came off unhurt
This winter so far has been one of the mil
/ dest in our recollection. Scarcely my snoV
having fallen rs yet. Wouldn't it be GOO
/ idea to con.ult II G. as to the best method o
raising crop of sno97 Wonder if our western
D ds baaD rarrniu0 (,realAV