The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-07-07

AT the head Of these columns VIII DC
found the Republican State ticket n"ini-
mated at Harrisburg last week. The con
veniion fairly met the just expectations
Of the people. 1t has placed a strong
ticket upon a sound platform and has
discharged the duty confided to 1t with
wisdom and courage The nomination
Of the Gallant. one-legged soldier, General
James A. Beaver, without a dissenting
voice. unquestionably registers the VIII
of ali good Pennsylvania Republicans
and was in exact accordance with Their
wish. II was justly due him that ne
should again he made the party leader
and standard bearer for the highest Once
in the gift of the people Of this grand Old
Commonwealth. And with him to lead
a thoroughly united and enthusiastic
Marty. anxious and willing Ia follow
wherever he may lead, there should he
no fear or misgivings a. 10 the result.
The wrong he suffered four years ago,
through no fault of his, needs TO be right
ed. and the people are anxious for the
oprortunitv Of doing 50. The party was
then divided and distracted by condi-
;ions for which he was in no way resfoD-
-ible. and he fell without personal fault
or weakness. without uttering a word OF
complaint or rcproach. The party l.
one more united and il now stands with
ranks unbroken for the gallant soldier,
the spotless citizen, the christian gentle
man who suffered defeat At the head Of
it, columns four years ago without a sin-
gle murmur. lie P-os~ess ina higher
deen.e than any other man in the State
an thoss qualities which anc calculated
% cnli-i the hearty and earnest support
II On Republicans la ali -sfi"ns 81 the
state. lii brilliant military rss'ni ami
hi- civic ability make him n every way
a worthy champion Il the great party
which b. sill leadt o. sictoy in Noyem-
Ter next
The -gund plac- IN the ticket l.
fIlcI hy SENATOR William T. Davies.
Who suffered defaf with Beaver in lss2.
ans hi- mend. thoueht 81 hut fitting that
he -hauid D. PLAYED on the ticket with
him and Shan with him the victory In
xxi a. d. q strong candidate in every
--n- or the uorl q Republican Who's
f-.itiral Fidelity has never Wayen-d; a
gentleman of uuimIeachahle integrity
anil s~latles, character. bath public and
private with an honorable record made
in the state senate, a wide acquaintance
the state, he l. ina every way worthy
a. b. placed wiHl Beaver On the ticket
o. which he will add Increased strength.
The balance 81 the ticket L. well
chosen. Composed Of honest, fearless
Republicans. it could not he improv-
cd upon. Col. Norris and Col. Stewart
were both brave soldiers and both made
excellent records in the State Legislature
both have great personal popularity and
both are very effective stump speakers.
The nomination of General Osborne for
Congressman at Large brings further
strength Ia the ticket. He has Il SPLEEN
did army record and has had considera-
BILE Legislative experience. lie has been
an able and efficient representative IN
Congress and IL deserving Of the endorse
ment he thus receives. Ii is a good tick
TT from top to bottom. One that IL sure
10 win and one that calls for the enthusi-
astic support of every Republican worthy
of the name within the broad boarders
of the State.