The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1878-11-22
Local Correspondence.
ST. BoN1FACE, Nov. Is, 1873.

ST. BONIFACE, Nov. Is, 1873.
DEAR FREEMAN-Perhaps you have not heard
that the election passed off quietly and that he
citizens of Democratic Elder once more
happy IN view OF the fact that we have elected
our entire county ticket, save and except Hen
~ Seaman, Esq, who would uudou btedly have
received the same vote as the other candidates
on the ticket bad it not been that MIR. M'Con-
ne!Is name was put on the Republican and
Greenback tickets both, the latter party being
composed principally of Democrats. The vote
shows it plainly; but such is sometimes the
fate of candidates in pursuit or political prefer
ment. The only consolation the squire can
have is that he is not the only one who has been
unjustly sacrificed in political contest.
We had hoped that the citizens of the north,
as well as elsewhere in the county. would be
allowed n little repose from political excitement
after the election, but such is not the case, as
we have no less than six candidates III the north
alone who already agituting the political
pool by announcing themselves as entirely
willing TO Serve the dear people in the capacity
of Sheriff. These gentlemen are now quietly
getting in their work as they imagine, put il
may be that they are only annoying people by
kissing their babies hand shaking themselves
aud propounding the stereotyped salutation,
How dye do?-hJw is the good woman and
how are all the children ?" Seriously, speak
ing, think these aspirants for political favor
in the north ought TO be aware of the fact that
when there so maCy candidates for the
same office in this section it Is an easy matter
for The south to take advantage OF their divided
councilsas heretofore and nominate southern
maD-for all which the north will have only
herself to blame. Who can gainsay this self
evident fact?
The Forty Hours Devotion was concluded at
St. BOnitace church on Wednesday last The
oficjatinr cIergvruen were Rev. Fathers Ed
mind and Dan5is rho Iatter Of GsrroIifown
assisted by the venerable George CHASER, OF
this place. During its continuance the Servlces
were beautiful and deeply impressive the choir
with their large and ricE-toned organ adding
much to the sOcmnity of the occasion. The
church was daily and nightly crowded to it's
utmost capacity by both saints and sinners, AL
anxious To hear the elooueDt Young priest,
Father Dennis, whose SERMONS we're profound,
powerful and convincing. Many who had stood
alOOf from their RELIGIOUS Guties Tor years were
prompted Dy the unerrinR truths nc 50 iOfclniy
and elOQuently uttered to- go back TO their first
love in the bosom of the Church. Father Dem
mis- is yet young in the ministry, having been
ordained q priest only about nine years ago.
but should his life be spared a few years more
incline to the opinion that he viii have no
superior in the diocese ar eloquent eXpOund-
. ent of the great truths of the Catholic Churcn.
We learn that several large bears have been
seen prowling around the woods in this vicini-
ty. Quite number of our spOrtsmen went in
pursuit of them few days ago. but without
success. When the first snow falls several OF
our citizens with their dogs intend giving Mr.
Bruin a weeks chase, providing they don
capture in less time The party Will con-
sist of Xessrs- Jacob Thomas. John COrdell,
Jacob Yahuer, Frank NahneT and Martin Yah
ner- So, friend Harry, keep your eyes open for
q cdunk of the bar even IL 1t should De
paw the tail end.
Sir. Chas. a. Langbein. of the village OF 81.
Lawrence. better known as Glenn Cnnneli, viii
hold "A TWO days grand shooting ana Tatfiiug
match in that village on Thursday, the PSI u.
Thanksgiving day and on the day following
fat beeves, two fat hogs, and lot of turkeys,
chickens, harness tall new. dry goods. notions,
etc. No postponcment ON account of the
weather.
/ Corn huskings, flax pdllings. blanket kick
ings weddings, and so forth, all .he rage just
now among the lads and Iasses of Elder town
ship. We have been invited TO several corn
huskiDgs, but as yet have received no old 10 a
blanket kicking, and hope won {, as you are
/ well aware we would make a sorry nand Al the
business just now. BATrLE-AXE-