The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-14


which elected him. 1t Is a refinement OF political in
tegrily which had not been learned even so ate as
1851, ana not only were these men charged with cor
ruption and their names made Infamous, but General
Cameron accused oil bribing them and onc.half OF
the allegations urged against his integrity In public HE
have no better foundation than improved charges
incident to this prolonged ana terrific outcry.
THE ONE MAJORITY SCARE OF 1868
After General Cameron had resigned his place 10 the
Senate, accepted position IN President Lincoln's
Cabinet gone to Russia and returned thcre was curl
and almost aughabe Illustration OF the fear IN
spired by his name Again United States Senator
was TO be elected and again the democratic
majority was slight that any detection
Charles II. Buckalew was the democratic candidate
and General Cameron his antagonist The democrats
had majority on joint ballot OF only one vote, ana
had taught them that democratic majority OF one was
apt TO 20 astray when Simon said ''wiggle waggle"
Accordingly every precaution was taken 10 prevent
any such unt0ward result and assassination was
threatened II any democrat should prove recrcant TO
the party. The excitement ran high all over inc
State Politicians rushed 10 the State capital TO assist
in holding the party reins tightly drawn On the day
when the was to be taken men carrying arms con-
ceaed on their persons were in the capital Buckaews
friends were thoroughly alarmed ana cameron par.
tisans not entirely without hope But bucka'ew
elected, and the result probably was the same as
II would have been without any such wild ana appar
emily unnecessary demonstration. Camsrons power,
his POPULARITY and his potency excited IN the demo-
cratic leaders the most cxtravagant fears. and they
seemed astonshed even after Buckalews election tnat
his antagonist had not grasped the prize from his
hands. General Cameron was again elected 70 me
Senate 1867 and reelected In 1873, the term which
he has Just resigned expiring IN 1879
GENERAL cAMKHoN's CHARACTERISTICS.
Few men have been able to command so much at SO
little personal sacrifice; For wears his power
solute, and since Mcclure and Curtin left the
republican organization no one has dared to cues
ton his WILL Every politician who wanted anything
was anxious gain or TO preserve his favor, and II
is an axiom political circles in this State that no
man ever yet lost anything by beng the friend of
Simon Cameron All his promises were faithfully
kept and he was never slow 10 promise where 1t was
possible Tor him to perform These traits OF character
hat natr tuht vii Mi nj
power which lie gained by his holiness and courage.
Even in the democratic ranks he has always numbered
friend TO keep him. On the other hand, his
enemies were always bitter alike IN their
for his adroitness, his success and his
power In the OF man less resoluc or less abso-
lutte such early pcccadoes as the Introduction OF the
Middletown notes among the Winnebago Indians
would have been overlooked or forgotten. In the
mouth OF his enemies he is living illustration OF the
maxim that nothing is unpardonaOle as prosperity
On the otter hand very strong argument can DO
made Ia his favor. He has always been politician
pure aud simple who like Tden. learned his Iolltical
max,ms from Jackson and Van Buren, He believed
simply aud sincerely that to the victors belong the
spoiis. He always sought to reward ms irienas anu
punish his enemies, and he never disguised either
his notions his actions In this respect IN regard
the political accusations against him only two are
of any importance-the charge OF getting INTO the
Know Nothing Order lrreguarly and The offence OIL
beng elected 10 the United States Senate by the ana OF
democratic votes. General Cameron. no doubt, has
long been ashamed that he had any affiliations
whatever with the Know Nothngs, and II has become
fashionable Of late years among politicians TO take
support both parties at once to get thein thing
which General Cameron never did. Al any rate. he
has retired from public HE, and his son, Mr.. >. ~
Cameron likely to succeed him IN the political d.
rection OF the State well as in the Senate
SENATOR CAMERON'S SUCCESSOR.
HIS son 'sDoN'' NOMINATED BY THE pENNsYL-
WANNA REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS
UNLIMITED FEALTY TO HAYES.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HARRISBURG, March 49, 1877.
Don Cameron was nominated to-day for United
States Senator by the republican members Of the Leg
islature, without organized opposition. The scheme
to make him his fathers sprung sud-
denly that the ant-Cameron element had no time
to inaugurate counter movements. Many mem
bers really opposed his pretentions but the
party lash vigorously applied that
they fockcd into the caucus like sheep.
Scarcely half dozen were sufficiently ndepend den, to
absent themselves. In the but member had
the courage to vote tor another man than Cameron.
and he proposed his candidate and supported Hun
Morton McMlchacl--.remblingy. After he had done
SO he speedily as II rcpenting OF his Independence,
moved 10 make the nomination of the caucus unani-
nous. Senator Herr, IN presenting the namo OF Don
Cameron, remarked that Senator Cameron had re.
signed because he was not iuy IN accord with the
policy inaugurated by President Hayes, and that tho
venerable gentleman desired Il successor who would
give the new administration his earnest support.
Such man, the speaker declared. was Don
Cameron in whose election the President was greatly
Interested, having informed the Secretary OF War; be-
vacated his position, that nothing would graft
HIM thar hear of his the Senatorial
race. The nomination was followed by applause, but 10
was confined 10 comparatively few.
ENDORSEMENT OF HAYES AND CAMERON.
Resolutions were adopted plcdging the earnest sup
port OF the republicans the principles outlined in The
Presidents letter OF acceptance and inaugural address;
compmcntlDg Don Cameron for his unwavering faith
IN and devotion 10 republican principles and Tor his
freely expressed in the policy Of the Pres
dent, and expressing full confidence that he WILL
United States Senator bring to the support Of the adj
minsiration OF President Hayes the same ability and
vigor when made HIM SO conspicuous IN the councils
OF General Grant.
Senator Jones, in the caucus endeavored to get an
Endorsement OF the Electoral Commission, but IL
evoked only rdicue
THE COMING SENATOR'S PLATFORM
committee was appointed to inform the Senatorial
nominee OF his success.
Alter the Chairman had introduced tho subject Mr..
Cameron addressed the committee. In the event OF
the ratification OF the vote OF the caucus by the Lcgis
lature he said he would hold to be his highest duty
so to act his full part In SUSTAINING the Just
authority OF the federal government N whatever con-
fcts may arise concerning that authority He prom
ised his cordial, hearty and earnest support Of
the administration OF President Hayes, ard said
he unable to see a safer luturc Tor country
unless 1t be secured by the application OF the lrncI
pies OF the republican organization to the admin
ton OF our federal affairs Broad and liberal as these
principles are the beccnccnt policy of the admins
Tor restoring concord and prosperity illustrate
them, we can scarcely 90 wrong when insisting that
they shall be fairly tried. Cameron closed by plcdeng
his steadtast support to legislation in the interest of
American labor.
In the afternoon the ex.secretary OF War left for
Washington.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS,
The democrats will hold caucus tomorrow to nomi.
nate their candidate for United states Senator. Tho
compliment Will probably be given 10 Senator Dill.
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