The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-10-31

OUR PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
PHILApxLrmA. Oct. 81. 1872

PHILADxLFHIA, Oct. q. 1872.
DEAR NcPrKE-The popular revolt in thi, city
has left the Democratic almost phere healthier than
II has been tor many years. There II no State
National issue Involved IN the contest, and the
only question for the people OF Philadephis de-
eide Il whether they Will have reputable citizens
or partisan plunderers in Office The Democrats OF
Philadelphia are unit on the ticket There has
never been more activity and energy among the
political workers and general voters than is mani
fes ted here at the present time. Indeed the rival
~ between tho leaders Of factions is serving good
purpose IN swelling Democratic demonstrations.
Barr the nominee for State Treasurer, cannot fail
to profit by this unprecedented rivalry. Where one
committee would have one band and one transpa-
rency, the two committees have out bands and ban
ners by the dozen, and gather and expcnd ten dol
been spent under ordinary circumstances. There
never was better time for Democratic leaders TO
wrest victory from tie adverse tide that IL against
them they at least do honor to themselves and
While the Democratic committees are thus work
ing and holding Democratic meetings, the Demo
ed by both committees and speaking sensibly 10
the people. Indeed there is some hope for Demo
cratic success, Notwithstanding the Times sdyo-
cy Of the Republican ticket. Thrt paper, which
seems just now be the oracle o. Republican par
machine in the usual way, but the machine Was
compelled by aroused popular opinion 70 nominate
ring mansEers not having been driven from their
original purpose. It was merely dodge on the
slate. The Ii1sss cannot, therefore hOodriUk the
people by telling them that they drove the ring
the ring managers fixed up the Republican conven-
tioGs, and they know that the conventions did the
not cover the real name behind it, No omatter how
small the names Of HfII. Spering and Kemble may
be, Taylor, ksrtin and Taylor viii not cover them
1t +. = duty every honest upright citizen Of Phil
the ticket made at horticultural Hall. The cleo
ton Of that ticket will he the defeat OF the spoilers
Of both parties, well as a deserved triumph and
unmistakabIe indication Of the honesty Integrity
and patriotism Of the people Of ofPhiladelphis.
The Nauz county committee will have tickets
separate from tie HeCfowan committee. 1t in
tended to count the vote in the entire city go ss to
learn which faction poled the most y"tes, but be
cause the tickets will he the same in substance,
and a many persons will vote without taking the
trouble to Inquire from what committee the ticket
emanates, the project viii be abandoned this elee-
tion. but will be tested At the February election
The Regulars, under McGowau, to the number OF
I've In each division, viii wear red silk badges on
the iapes Of their costs to distinguish them rom
will hold meetings each day during the week, and
will virtually close the campaign with q grand
Of Music.
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The famous Royal Agricultural Society OF Eng.
land has p membership Of neSrly eight thousand
Tor the organization Of National gricu tural So
ctety ia this country, ths object Of which will be
culture by practical methods, among which are
the promotion Of emigration, the holding Of period
and meetings for the discussion and the dissemina-
ton Of Thought and experience on matters pertain
ness for such association.
GICHARL ). NAGLE
I cannot conclude without saying few words OF
persOnal character in relation to one OF your can
didates. l refer to your nominee for Sher Il, Mi
chIel J. Eagle. This gentleman whom you have
honored with nomination for that responsible and
important position, and who now cla ms the united
suffraRes OF the Democrats OF Cambria county. Is
with whom I well acquainted. know Mr..
Nagle 20 be a gentleman of the highest integrity
was more deserving Of tho poTnination than he and
has ever been characterized 10y more un-
dcviating devotion to Democratic principles. He
is in fact candidate whom political foes weIl
political friends, must award the rreprOachable
character OF high minded, upright, honorable
man. Re.red on the cloud capped SUBMITS of the
mighty AIeghenies, he il contaminated with no
political heresies Of any kind aud justly merits the
respect and cunfide Of the entire people OF Cam
hra. OF Mr. Nz2Ie's election there is no reason to
doubt, and when elected OF cjsl act OF his Will
bring dscredit on himself or taruish the fair fame
of his constituency o. N >