Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-07-03
II REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 8, 1878.
VIE cANYAss.

hEDAINAA vs. 80"
THE CANVASS.
AS n matter of course after n conven-
ton OF the importance Of that lately
held at Pittsbarg, at which nomina:
tions were made for four Of tho most
important offices in the State, il could
hardly DO expected that there would
not be a little temporary feeling on
the part of friends at the loss of their
iavoritos for candidacy to the positions.
The late convention in this respect
was not different from that of many
others of the party In the days of
"Auld Lang Syne." The names OF
gentlemen were presented to the con-
ventiop, that for position, either social
ly or politically, in character or in
tegrety, would have adorned any
ticket and whose nomination would
have done credit TO any party
Friends were there with energy
and %cloquencc to assist their claims.
ThcIfatcs, liketh coy uncertain sprites
that they are, defeated them. Candi.
dates and friends alike have bowed to
the inevitable and bear their defeat
gracefully, They feel tho future is
theirs, and that their day will come.
But ii is, as an evidence of the discip-
line ofthc party and the readiness with
which private feelings are subscrved
to the public good by Democrats, that
we call attention to il. For, to the
plainest observer, II must be admitted
that to-day we have a thoroughly
united and harmonious party through
out the State, ready, willing and anx-
ious even for the fight, and as reasona-
bly, certain as anything can be in the
womb of the future, of Victory. The
strength and character of the nominees
Of the party have had much to do with
bringing this state Of feeling about so
rapidly. Everywhere in the State the
ticket is pronounced to be one of the
most unoxceptionable nominated for
years past. Every candidate is well
known to the party and c~reditably to
the people of the Commonwealth.
Each has the distinctive character re-
quired in keeping with the office to
which he has been nominated. Geo
graphically considered it could not be
located better. In all the elements
that go to make up so large and so
strong a ticket, the convention acted
wisely and satisfactorily to the party,
and now that the passions of the mo
ment have been spent, it must be ad-
mitted, have selected its standard bear
ers with uncommon good judgment
and discrimination.
The selection of the gentleman as
chairman Of the State Executive Com
mittee is an ~eminently judicious one.
He understands its duties thoroughly,
and has had the experience and pos
sesses the ability to discharge them so
as to INSURE success to the party and
do honor to himself. Ere long he will
be in the chair ready TO put into play
the machinery Of the party. The or.
~ganization Is all ready 10 his hand. 1t
only awaits the order to fall into line.
Energy and activity will mark the
administration of its duties. Fore
thought in counsel and sagacity in &C
ton will verify the judgment Of the
selection. Devotion TO the cause and
the almost certain grasp Of success
now and in the future will bring to his
aid the best, the coolest and clear
headed members of the party. lie
has the grit in him for a fight. The
party stands patiently and cheerfully
waiting for the word OF command. 1t
needs at this time and in this struggle
q good old fashioned regular stand up,
hand 10 hand fight. 1t will get il too,
IS ne premonitory symptoms Of the
canvass all point to n OF the most ex-
citing that has taken place in the
State for years past. The party is
fortunate in every respect in the com
ing canvass, and is shaping itself rap
idly for the contest under the general
ship Of its chairman, from whom no
child's play need be expected.
With a State ticket unexceptionable
in every particular, with the glittcring
prize of a Senatorship in the United
States Senate before it to encourage il
to deeds OF its better days" and TO
round Off both chairs OF the State in
that august body, the contest will be
worth all the efforts that can be put
forth, and we surmisc from all present
signs of the forthcoming battle that
the dynasty of the clan Cameron is no
longer to rule this State at their will
and beck !" that neither persuasion
nor plumber will W. them, but that
the people of the State in the reasser'
ton of their rights intend to be here
after their own masters.