The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-06-15
Cameron and Elk.
THE POLITICAL SENTIMENT IN THE
NORTHWESTERN SECTION OF THE
STATE. .t.

THE fOblllCAb BEN iihbNi Nv lhb
NORTHWESTERN SECTION OF THE
STATE. ..~..
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Emporium, June 12.-Cameron
County is rather small one in
population, and neither party can
boast of big majorities in any recent
campaign. There is a very strong
Independent sentiment, however, this
year, which may upset all calcula-
tions and reverse former figures. j.
w. Cochran, a wealthy lumberman,
who employees a large number of
hands, has been disposed to Kick
against bossism for several years, and
it is quite likely he will effect little
revolution before the election. Mr..
Cochran was the choice of the county
and the people of the district for
delegate to Chicago, in 1880 but the
February Convention interfered
with his going. He has never got
over this, and as he has the power to
resent the actions of the bosses, he
will do it this fall, unless all signs
fail. Mr.. Cochran's influence is
conceded by every one, and the
probably result is not belittlcd by
any one. He will carry many Re
publicans with him in this borough
and throughout the whole county.
Some people think that the Repub-
lican vote will be divided about
equally, but this is probably large
overestimate. The Independents be-
long to two classes Of workmen-
those engaged in the lumber trade
and those in the railroad shops.
The Greenbacll ticket will get a
larger vote in this county in porpor-
ton to the total than in many others.
In Elk County there is consider
able Independent feeling. This is
steady-going Democratic county Of as
comparatively small population.
Nearly two-thirds of the votes be-
long to the Democratic party. The
Stalwarts are led by James II.
Hagerty, of Ridgway, who is decid-
edly strong for the ticket, and is
making a good fight for it. What
the strength of the independents will
be is uncertain, but the ADVOCATE,
the regular Republican organ, is
strongly anti-Cameren, and will take
down the Beaver ticket and openly
support Mr.. Stewart, if the Conven-
ton of juno 81 is held. Mr.. Hag-
crty does not think the Independent
vote will be important. He says
the only people in it are those who
have been dissatisfied in the past.
1t is probable, however, that an ac-
tive campaign will bring some new
men to the movement who will con-
troll many votes. ....
III all this section Of the State from
Williamsport to Erie there is a quiet
feeling in favor of John G. Hall, of
Elk County, for Governor. He is
regarded as very strong man and
is a leading lawyer of the North
western section. He has occupied
several places Of distinction. AS a
member Of the Constitutional Con-
vention, he first exhibited strong
qualities of mind. He has rep
resented this district in the Senate
for some years and is the recognized
Democratic leader Of that body, and
twice received the votes of his party
for President. Mr.. Hall is wealthy,
as are bis own and his wite's relations.
He is man of sound sense, strong
convictions, and entirely independ-
cnt of any entangling associations
with any clique or faction Of the
Democratic party +. NJ. B.