The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-11-27

THE Columbia Herald having assorted |
that Judge Black was not the choice Of
the Democracy of Pennsylvania for United
States Sesator, and that he was an 'oid
Fcgy,' correspondent Of that paper re-
plies to the structures of the editor in the
following handsome and vigorous style.
10 y a complete vin,hcaticn of Judge Black,
and We endorse every word of it
Upon what authority do you assume ar =
fact, that Judge Black in not the choice of
the Democracy of Pennsylvania? Have
you made careful canvass Of public seuti-
rnen', 81 as to he able to speak with so much
assurance upon this point? Have you not
hastily, and without duo consideration, ar
rived at your conclusion? L think that you
have. You havo, with n bold and reckless
dash of your pen, attempted to dispose of
great man rs n worthless insainbr ance, o
burthen TO bis party. What do you mean
by the term, Old Fogy? The life of Judge
Black has been spent in the service of his
country, he has stood firm adamant in
the defense of its Constitution and laws
Does this make him an Old Fogy? He has
opposed with nil the powers Of his soul
usurpation md Justice of every kind, and
stood in the breach, whom timidity was the
make him Old Fogy? He has crushed
by sbe power of his stern logic, the sophis-
tries OF those who taught the heresies Of
Radicalism and torn the cloak Of patriotism
have woll nigh brought our beloved country
TO ruin. And yet he Is an Old Fogy, You
cannet mean what yon have written. The
public character Of Judge Black requires no
saiogium at my hand. 1t Is the property Of
tho American people, who need no further
pIeofs OF its purity and honesty than the
record of his life. His emiNent ability as n
jurist, his intiexibls integrity as Judge,
and his profundity and honesty a. a states
man, are well known to his fellow citizens
aud will 2IOrn the ntrv'
history. His unblemished reputation is not
OF mushroom growth to be marred by news
paper criticism, and VIII sle d Iownthe wind
by ambitious politicians. You may, per-
maps, have some favorite candidate in view !;
some ono who foI Dersonal or local reasons
yen would be pleased to have i'm that posi-
ton, whers he might aid his friends. We
have had 90 much of this thing already
We want no sxpedients-ne more stPuggle
Tor place, in the Democratic party-no rings
no fayoritisin. We cannot afford The ex-
travasancs Of such a policy. We need at
the helm of state-great men; good men
whose views of public policy have not been
gathered in tho pot-house or At ward meet
ing>. We need Aien in the Senate or the
United States who have the will aud ability
TO grapple with the giants OF political her
esy, and strahgle the serpeats Of corruption
In their cradle. No more expsdieuts for us.
Our grand Republic needs now the ser
vices OF great and triSe men. IL must bs
saved from the evils consequent ne the
paramount rule Of quarks, political trick
s'eEs, ard snprincipied demagogues. The
Dsnocrauc party has IN its ranks mon %
prineiple-pure men, who must act shall
not be set aside fer the sake OF sxpedisncy
Let no man protesting TO be . member 81
this great old conservative rarfy hcuca-
forth suffer himself To be made the tool of
faction nor lend himself 20 the elevation OF
WORTHLESS. Iren 10 positions OF trust If We
shall permit such things TO be done, our
rule will bs dessrvodly short and it's end
fsll OF shame aud disgrace. Judge Black
has not, believe, announced himself a. .
candidate for the L. =. Senate; acd if un-
csrsisnS his charastsr Alright, he will not
thrust himself forward as such. But the
people need his services, and would hail his
election with joyful acclaim. He 10 the
peer, II net this superior, of any man in tho
Union, asd would, as he has zlunys dons
reflect honor upon any trust couAded TO his
hands