4 THE BEAYEfe RADICAL SUiTR COBTIS. Bsiros. BEAVER. PA« frMar nomine, Jqlt 18, 18T8. ibiican District and County Ticket Awnablr «. J. CROSS. Boebeater, r IQaajactto 6ocUiQD Of DUtrtct Confftreoce.) Protfaoaotary. Q. A. SMALL, Bridgewater. JAMB B HAHN. Mew Brighton. «. W. bEBOADES, Mood tp. Iwr Owmlaadwanr. JOB* WILSON, Chippewa tp. fwarßesaa Director. BAVCffL MuMANAMT, Bconomy tp. Aadilor. 3. F. COLBERTS ON. Sooth Beaver tp. Trustee* of Aeadwy. R. S. DIB BIS, Beaver. P. L. GRIM. New Galilee. DEHOCBACY ADRIFT The Beaver County Democracy -did not follow, as we anticipated, the lead of the Allen county, Ohio, Democrats. We are at a loss to Itaow whose leadership they follow, or what principles, if they have any, Ijjey advocate, or just where to place them in relation to the other opposition elements. The Allen county Democrats were unanimous ly ot the opinion that the Republi- cans were a bad set and must be beaten, that the country was going to destruction and must be saved, that the Government is corrupt and snust be phrified, that oart liberties need more safeguards and they must famish them, that the Republican party has accomplished its mission, and they under a new organization, are just entering on a new work, but Just what our Democrats think in regard to the situation we are left to conjecture. Either they are afraid to utter the\Ej3entimects or are si lent in order N to deceive and betray the unwary and unsuspicious into their support The attitude of the late Convention towards the Beaver Conservative, indicates that the par ty does not regret the course of last Fall, and, still bolds some spite at their paper for daring to pursue that straight forward policy which now is evident was the best Greeley lain Democracy and we don’t see bow it is possible that even the name of the once grand old party shall continue much long er as the name of an active organi sation. We are convinced that the AUen County Departure is their on ly way to future sucoess. The Democratic party never can be WOpcessful, and the sooner it is dis banded and the whole organization given np the sooner will some opposi tion party have a better ehow in the struggle for power. The only strength the Democratic party has now is in local contests. In a Na- tional contest it is utterly insignifi cant, Und dead past recovery. It will soon weaken in localities where it now has some strength, for no party can be strong loiig that has no National vitality from which to de rive vigor. The Democratic papers and lead- ers differ widely as to what ought -to be done. Some connciling to bold on to the Democratic organiza tion and name, while dtbers wish to make an entire change of base. The party is evidently adrift, and in danger of complete annihilation. The Republican party doubtless will receive large accessions from its ranks this Fall. The rank and file of that party have been bo long humbugged by their leaders that they have lost all confidence [is them and are disgusted with their helpless condition; they begin to realize now that the Republican party is worthy of their support; that it has made a record that challenges admiration; that the present prosperity of the conn try is owing to its wise 'measures, and that now the security mid con tinned and uninterrupted welfare of the nation depends mainly upon ttyrt party which was invincible in war* is wise in statesmanship, and well fortified in the gratitude and affections of the people. Why should there opposition par ty ? To antagonize the principles of the Republican party? that has hitherto been a bad job. To obtain power ? the people would rather entrust power to those who have proven their faith by their works. *The present is a favorable time for Democrats to join the Republican mer. ranks and march on to victory, but a bad time for Republicans, in the hight of power, to join ileir enlee bled foes, and thus be joined ! with them in their destruction,* We could not discover that the Democratic party last Fall, espe cially in (bis county, had mnch vi tality, although the. leaders put forth all their strength. We cannot see any signs of increased power now, bot many symptoms of decay, and we do not risk much in predict ing that next Fall will show that the Democracy is entirely played out, that in this county hundreds of of them of snob as shall be saved, .have come over and voted with us. Come while there Is yet room. • Nearly all the remains, of con federate soldiers are removed from the battle field of Gettysburg. About three hundred and fifty were taken last week to Richmond, and the rest will be removed next fall. Ten-years have passed since these soldiers fell in an unholy' cause. Great political events have transpir ed since then. The cause for which they died has proved to be the “lost causethe wayward sister States have been restored to equal privi leges with their sisters, and the Union that was then threatened is saved and manifests the utmost vigor; the ravages of war have been almost obliterated; slavery has been destroyed ; the black man has been made a free and equal citi zen, and the whole country has rap idly advanced in material develop ment. The United States to-day occupies a prouder position and is more influential than she Would have been if she had not passed through the ordeal of civil war. These con federate dead indirectly aided in this glorious consummation. Men were but the instruments on either side, by and through which the strides of progress were made. Events are ordered by a superior, intelligence than' that of man, and often turn out better and different in the end than was expected. So of the war. The result ought and probably is satisfactory to Union and Confederates. The events which have followed the dose of strife have demonstrated the folly of Re bellion and fully justified the hurcu lean efforts made to save the Repub lic. All classes rejoice over the re sult. The Confederate dead could have slept as peacefully at Gettys burg as at Richmond, and the time may come when all bitterness has been forgotten, that flowers will be charitably scattered over the graves of rebel soldiers by the same loyal hands that reverently place them on the graves of the Union dead. THE PENNSYLVANIA REFORM SCHOOL. By actot Assembly, approved the 20th of March 1872, the name of the House Of Refuge of Western Pennsylvania was changed to the Pennsylvania Reform School and the association authorized to sell the old property and purchase new for the same purpose. The building committee appointed to carry put this provision of the act of Assem bly finally settled upon a site for the new school in Chartiers valley, abont twenty miles from Pittsburgh and near Canonsburg, consisting of the well known Morganza Farm of five hundred acres. The foundations of the buildings are already laid and the corner stone ol the main build ing was placed in position by Gen eral Hartranft on Tuesday in the presence of about two thousand people and with imposing ceremo nies. After which the Governor made the following remarks: Ladies and Gentlemen—When, a short time ago, I was requested by my friend, Mr. Bigham, to be present on this occa sion, I cheerfully accepted, for 1 was glad of the opportunity of visiting a part of the State which I had never seen ; and I was specially glad to accept the invitation on account of the object which was to call os together- I did not, however, otme for the pur pose of talking. It was the distinct un derstanding that I should do none of that But now that I am here and have caught the enthusiasm of the hour, I regret that I did not agree to make something of a speech, and prepare myself accordingly. Of all the charities la the State there lit perhaps, none which appeals more earnestly to our sympaties than the care and protection of our children, orphaned and otherwise unfortunate. The popular sentiment has been lally worked up to this grand Charity; so that those -who -were. orphinodby. the are maintained, clothed and educated*** public expense of not less than three and a half millions of and before the work is completed the cost will mch five millions. ’there is no homan being in the Btat6 who is notprond and glad that the non* eyhM been spent in this way. II believe .that our State is ahead of all her sister States in these charities. When her his tory shall be written, the brightest, pagd i will be that which records her care for her orphans and for those'who are worse than orphans—those who, having been brought Into the world with wrong impressions and educated In sin, have to be educated over againin sash institutions as this and prepared to act their parts as good citl zena. As your Executive, I promise that I will do my fall duty towards this end all kindred institutions. I thank you for this opportunity of meeting so pleasant ly with yon, and, for the kindness with which yon have received me; The Pennsylvania Reform School, with its advantages and pleasant surroundings, will become a noble monument of State charity. As the name indicates this school is for the purpose of reformation—it is a reform school, not a prison, where intractable youth may be governed, educated, and caved from a life of crime. The school will be modeled after the family system, and in this respect follow th* other reformatories in Europe-and Ameri ca, with slight exceptions. The new system contemplates the employment of the children in the cultivation of small fruits, garden ing, and general farm work, which is a kind of experience that will be very useful,, to the children when grown np, and naturally bias them in favor of farm life. Such institu tions are the glory of our civiliza tion, and we hope to be exceeding ly proud of the Pennsylvania Re form School. The Democratic Convention was held in this place on Monday of last week. The attendance was smaller than usual, and the enthir-. siasm manifested was not such as to inspire mnoh confidence in the success of their The Convention passed no .resolutions, adopted no platform, ; ignored Liberals, kicked the Beaver servative out of the party, insulted thereby the editors of; that Demo-. ocratic organ, and finally nominated the following ticket to be beaten , next Fall: Assembly, Charles Cheney of Freedom; Prothonotary, C. R. Letter of Beaver Falls; Treasurer, Chat. B; Burst of Ro chester ; Commissioner, David Patton of Hopewell; Jury Commissioner, Gen. John Stirling of Beaver Falls; Poor House Director, Kick Todd; Trustees of Academy, Thomas McCreery and Jades Barnes. J. H. McCreery, Esq., our District Attorney, was elected delegate to the State Convention, and W. B. Dunlap, and Frank Wilson, Esqs., and Dr. W. W. Simpson were ap pointed Legislative conferees. The Convention entirely forgot to condemn the Congressional sal ary grab, in their haste to pick up a few crumbs of office-holding. Prof. Wibb is now busy super intending the construction of a bal loon, with which he and Capt. Donaldson intend to cross the At lantic. TbeProf. seems in earnest, has made his will and expects to succeed or perish. If he succeeds be will be as courageous as Colum bus and perhaps be considered worthy of as much honor. POLITICAL. —The Democracy of Armstrong county have nominated Assembly J. K. Park, of Plum creek township. —John Siney’s claims are to be pressed for nomination' for 'Congress on the Labor Reform ticket in the Schuylkill district. —The principle candidates named to succeed Senator Hamlin of Maine in the United States Senate are Gov. Perham, Israel Washbuirn. Jr., Josiab H. Drum mond, Eugene Hale, and Mr. Hamlin himself. —Ex-Governor Henry H. Haight; of California; says he is not a candidate for United States Senator, but It is thought that if the honor were thrust upon him, he would meekly bear the burden. —Congressman W. B. Arthur >of Ken tucky, accepted the back pay after voting six times against the bill; and defends his action on the ground that It was his duty tOvObey the law. Consciences an easy . —The Philadelphia Prm trusts that the rumor is true that Wm. J. Ovens is to be withdrawn aa the Republican candi date for the Legislature in the. Fourth district of that city. The canvass in that district is hot enough this weather with out Ovens. g --.ThoPbiladelphla Inquirer advocates tbfe W. H.Hall, Pres ident Judge of the Bedford judicial dls uict, lorSupreme Judge on the Republi can ticket, —The Wtyneabarg names the Horn WlUam McClelland for Chairman of the Democratic State Committee, but the Washington JBwminer. and J lttiev, from which we clip the above, doer aoi second the nomination. —The Danpbln county Democratic Convention met on Tuesday the 3d, and after electing Jacob EL Bliia and Charles Rodeannel Representative delegates to the State Convention, adjourned to meet at .the call of the chainnan, to nominate a county ticket —George W. Rogers, Esq., of Horria tnwni-was on Monday the let unanimous ly nominated by the Democratic Judicial convention for additional law Judge for the district composed of Bucks and Mont*, gomery counties. Mr, Rogers is “ learned in the law,” and will make a most excel* lent Judge. ~Cllnton D. Herrhun. of New York, has sent bis back pay to Gen. Spinner withjdirections to cover it into the Treas ury, which has Just been dope/ For some reason bis check has been abont a month on the way, so that by good rights bis namp belongs well up on the list of the returning members of the House. —General Butler made his first bid for the Temperance vote of Massachusetts at South Farrai ogham, on the Fourth of July. There was a picnic of the Tern* perance people at Harmony Grove in that place on that day and the next Governor was announced as the chief feature of at traction. —A letter from -Richmond, Ya.. says it is exceedingly probable that the Republi can Convention, to be held in Lynchburg on the 80tb of July, will nominate Col. Robert W. Hughes, United States Attor ney for the .Western District, for Gover nor, and that the Democracy will proba bly nominate Col. Robert E. Withers, or R- M. T. Hooter. -—The Republicans of Mercer county have placed tbe following ticket in the field; Assembly—J. W. Barker, of San day Lake; Treasurer—F. M. Powell, of West Middlesex; County Commissioner —Andrew Robinson, of Findley; Poor Director—John Gamble, of Delaware; Auditor—J. C. Perry, of Findley ; Jury Commissioner—J. A. Leech. —The following is tbe full Republican ticket nominated in Snyder county : Sen ator—Dr. B. P. Wagenselter, subject to the decision of the district conference; Assembly—G Alfred Schoncb, subject to the' {decision j>f the district conference; Associate Judge—R. L. Raudeobusb ; Prothonotary—Jeremiah Crouse; Regie ter and Recorder—James M. Van,Zandt; Commissioner—Joel Row; District At torney—L. N. Myers; Treasurer—George W. Row; Jury Commissioner—Aarun B. Helfrich; Auditor—Jefferson Hall. —The Kendall county (111.) Rtoord thus gives a word of warning and advice : As the result of the farmers’ independent and successful movement, tbe opposition party are endeavoring to get them to cut loom from the Republican party and or ganize a new one. Don't 3oudo it I Tbe formers ask the Republican party — they cap purify it of all dross—they have tbe balance of power, and can elect tbe right men. No need ot a new party. Go to the caucusses, conventions, and polls, and that will work tbe reformation. —General Butler speaks confidently of hia obtaining the Gubernatorial nomina tion in Massachusetts. He is not altogeth er satisfied with the position taken by the administration of non interference, and thinks there ought to be an outspoken declaration by the President in his favor, which would turn the scale, and make his success certain. Again he does not re ceive the support from Federal officehold ers in Massachusetts that be expected, and wants the indorsement of the Admin istration in order to influence them ; but this he is not likely to get, for various reasons, the main one being that few members of the Cabinet have any faith in his politcal integrity. —The Warren Jfati speaks of Mr. Allen, the Republican nominee of Warren coun ty! for Assembly, in the following comple mentary and strong language: “For As sembly, Tidionte made her own selection. Jn choosing George W. Allen, £sq., the people of that place get a young lawyer off ability, business tact and popularity who knows their wants and who will have the industry and adaptation to the business of legislation that will secure whatever may be needed by bis constitu ents. He is well liked wherever be is kpown aud will not fail to be a useful and popular representative at Harrisburg. The yoong men of the county will see in his promotion a disposition iu our party to reward.the yoong men of our organiza tion as rapidly as they shall, like Mr. Allen, show by a strict and successful ap plication to business that they deserve such rewards of merit> He was brought up to labor on the farm in Fine Grove, but had an ambition for professional life and labor. Consequently be early struck opt for school, then read law in Warren; and settled among the oil men in Tidioute soon after beihg admitted to the bar. That hehaa secured their confidence and carried the county so largely, we think is commendation enough. Our friends in other parts of the State may be assured that they can tie to George W. Allen and not be disappointed.” —The Republican Cdunly Committee pit Lebanon met on Saturday and selected A. R. Boughter, Esq., as delegate to the State Convention, over G. F. Relnhard, late Superintendent of Pablic Grounds. —The following ticket has been placed In nomination,under the Crawford county system, in Philadelphia, and is considered 1 a good one: Sheriff—Wm. Elliott: City Treasurer—Peter A. B. Widener ; Regis ter of Wills—Gideon Clark; Clerk of the Orphan's Court—Richard Ellis; City Commissioner—Wm. L. Smith; Third Senatorial District—John Lamon; Houseof Representatives. First—Geo. Bandy Smith; Second—George W. Shaf fer ; Third—James Hamm; Fourth—Wm. J. Ovens*, Fifth—James O’Brien ; Sixth A. Porter; Seventh—John M*Cnlloogb; Eighth—John E. Reyburn ; Ninth—W. H. Vogdes; Tenth—H. T. Wilton; Eleventh—W. M. Worrell; Twelfth—Joseph R. Ash ; Thirteenth— John K. Wood; Fourteenth—George A. Bakeoven; Fifteenth—Robert Gillespie ; Sixteenth—Joseph Teakle;. Seventeenth —Charlesß. Salter; Eighteenth—James N. Newell. —Speaking of political affairs in Schuyl kill county, the Hinersville Republican says: “In the ranks of the Democracy there is a bitter storm brewing, not only upon the Senatorial question, but it runs down through the Legislative ticket and branches out into the Row offices, and if we are not much mistaken it will be a considerable distance below Senator where the storm will burst forth in such fury as to shake the ticket to pieces. While we do not care to enter into the details of the affairs of our neighbors’ camp at this time, we think we can safely assure our readers that these are no idle speculations, bnt will be realized at an early day. This is the calm that pre cedes the storm. What is true of the Democratic party is partially true of the Republican. While on the surface all is serene r , down deeper is a contest for the doubtful boner of the Senatorial nomina tion which is, to say the least, unbecom ing some of the men engaged therein, and if persisted in, is sure to make bad work in our party.” —The Miner's Journal of July 8, says: “The mass meeting of the Republicans of Schuylkill county, which was held yes terday in this borough, was well attended, and was a most spirited affair. Excellent speeches were delivered by Hon. Lin Bartholomew and other gentlemen, and the feeling which animated in past cam paigns the veterans of the Republican forces of Schuylkill, was exhibited to a consideiable extent yesterday. The reso lutions were adopted indorsing heartily the administrations of President Grant and Governor Hartranlt, demanding a continuance of the laws protecting home industry, and thus speaking out about the salary grab: “We unequivocally condemn the action of those members; of Congress who voted themselves addition al pay for services performed, as well as those members who voted against the measute, bat who have not refused to ac cept it, and we call upon Congress to take prompt action at its next session to repeal the act increasing salaries, and to take steps to equalize salaries, reducing those which are too high, and increasing those which are too low.” TUB POLITICAL SITUATION. From present indications it will be dif. ficnlt to get up a very animated contest in this State during tbe approaching can vass. It will not be inaugurated until about tbe first of September, and four weeks may be set down as its active limit. The Republican State Convention will be held about the middlef of August, and that of the Democrats at a later period. By the time tbe State Committees are organ ized, and the plans of campaign mapped out, one or two weeks of September will be gone. Tbe local nominations by the Republican-party in tbe State are so ex cellent, as a rule, that it is believed tbe Democracy will make but tew nomina tions. Tbe influence of these local nomi nations will be felt on the State ticket, and we anticipate a very 1 ight contest on either. As the time for tbe State Conven tion draws near, it becomes apparent that there will be a decided rivalry for the Su preme Judge candidacy, and probably not less than half a dozen candidates. Phila delphia persists in claiming tbe nomina tion as belonging -to that city—a point that will be very earnestly disputed. It may result in a general breaking loose from tacit understandings, and u general scramble among delegates, resulting in an ntterly an looked for ticket. The next fortnight will develop the situation more clearly. Judging from tbe present outlook, any ticket likely to be formed will be tacitly acquiesced in,and the canvass consequent ly will be devoid of special features. Had bad local nominations been made, or troubles developed because of tbe man ip illations of cliques, no one could bave foretold the result. There was a very pal pabl* reativeoess Among the people, and they would not have Called to resent any attempt to force upon them a generally bad ticket. Bat the nominations thas Car made have exerted a modifying influence, and while the yoke will not he large, we anticipate nod ideally in the party, nor division in the Republican rank. In say. ing this, we do not deaire fo encourage vi olence or no fair dealing at Harrisborg. We hope, in view of tbe nominations thus far made, for a spirit of candor and fair, ness, for a free interchange of opinion and advice, and a ticket which shall embody the judgment of the Convention. Such a ticket will be elected by a fc... Ity. J a fa,r o»jo r .i We aee no cause for aoticm*,- •tropg fight on the part 1 Already there are divisions and ingß in (belt m,k., not but local nominations as well n supposition that they yield Un lion of State Treasurer to this that-of Supreme Judge to the east. D,J la every probability of a decided their ranks- The intelligence we ** from.various parts of the State i O .,T* lVe think that there is a feeling agement prevalent among the®, and?,!' they will not he able to rail, their vote* Indeed, we believe the RepublJ? will poll a larger relative the Democrats. Circumstances as ye^ foneen may change the situation. L* the present it -seems as though nothii abort of the most stupid blundering the pan of Republicans can possiblyi the Democracy even transient acii»T Their worst featute. at the present, ig ?' non-acknowledgment of any demit* ! leader Buckalew lost caste by his cj mg defeat last fall. Wallace has be“ suspected of desiring, if not actually J tributing to, this result. Randall was il manager of the canvass last fall, and Z the credit of having been badly out-w! ’ eralded. With the elements of unfr^ D( j ly feeling among the leaders, and noW* of material reward, there is no sU mßlc , to unusual exertion. If lhe Denu>mcy make a strong fight, it most be on a hast! yet to be formed. All thiß should have the effect orm Bp i r .' ing the ntmjst care on the part of licans, to make the best nominations pos- Bible, and to meet, io all respects, the H . pectations of the people. We claim that, when a party is absolutely irresistible.&nd can do as it may choose, it is under special obligations to do well. It u uadepwch circumstances that it illustrates its pii D . ciplee, and shows how much regard it has for its professions and ideas. There is no respect in which a party can belter show its good faith, than by nominating capable and worthy candidates, whose administra tion of the offices committed to their trust will t»e advantageons and acceptable to the people. —Pittsburgh Gazette. This instrument, which required suet immense consideration and voluminous debate, went into force on the Ist Inst., the most important document that has passed between the Governraeqte of Eng land and the United States, since the peace which followed the rec'gmtion of the independence of our country. The treaty of Washington settles question* never before adjusted by diplomacy, ft secured the payment of great sums of money claimed as damages for acta for which, no nation was ever before held re* sponsible, that of furnishing arms to a belligerent while he was at war with a power with .which the government thus furnishing him aid and comfort waa on terms of amity and peace, All the damages done by the Anglo-rebel ram Alabama* are to be paid for by the Eng lish—indeed, portions of these bare al ready been met by that government, and the remainder of the large amount to be settled will be adjusted and paid immedi atdy. To secure such a result without war, is an achievement well calculated to call forth the congratulations of the party making the claim as well as of the people who are to pay it. Next in order the treaty adjusts the fishery question. It has always been a vexed question to establish tbe exact area oq which the fishermen on tbe northeast ern coast could pursue their industry. Several attempts were made to do this, all of which were unsatisfactory, because the terms of the instruments agreed upon were vague and impractical. In 1818 a new treaty was framed, which expressly recognized our rights in the fisheries. Differences of opinion arose, however, as to the construction of its terms, and in 1854 what is known as the reciprocity treaty was made, which continued in force until 1866. Tbe Treaty of Washington was framed in 1871, practically reviving the fishery provisions of the treaty of 1854, but providing further f*>r a commis sion to determine the amount of any com pensation which, in the opinion of its members, ought to be paid by the govern meat of the United States to the British government in return for the privileges granted by the latter government to the citizens of this country. Certain legisla tion was also required on the part of the British Parliament and the legislative bodies ol Can'ada and Prince Edward Is land, and the United States Congress, be fore the fishery clauses could become operative, all of which has been accom plished. Ae we have already written, the treaty averted a great war—prevented ef fusion of blood and the lose of valuable lives on both sides, while the money constrains one. party to pay, would not have covered a fourth of the expenses o such a conflict Hence, the precedent thus established, that powerful nations can adjust their differences, however ran’ cal and broad, by arbitration and treat'• instead of war and destruction, will be » benefit to tbe whole world, and no doo so Improved npon that war will be flow rendered unnecessary.— Suite Jour/w- Washington and Jefferson Cr-Uej* at its laat Commencement, coakriei degree of A. M. on oar fellow P. H. Agoew, Esq.. ol the class of V*-, nod upon O. A. Small. Esq., of Bridge ter, ol the class of 1860. The « rotteeB Washington and Jefferson College reB . ed at their last meeting to erect an a lionnl College bnilding. The Treaty- of Washington.