The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-06-03
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

THE NEXT GOVERNOR.
The following communication comes
from one whom we could not deny the fa-
your publication; and while we acknow-
ledge the correct principles of the author,
which well comport with his signature, we
feel induced to express our entire satisfac-
ton in the sterling worth, qualifications
and claims OF Doct. Reilly. He is the
industrious, temperate and open-hearted
kind Of a gentleman whose enemies are
"feW and far between" and against whom
calumny could have no influence. His res
cent election to Congress from the district
composed of the counties of Dauphin and
Lebanon, is positive proof of his personal
popularity; and from an acquaintance of
many years, we apprehend that for estima-
BILE private character and unwavcring polit-
ical principles, he would cast many in the
shade whose names have already been in
troduced to the public for this dignifed sta
ton. We are confident that DR.. Reilly is
not aware of the determination manifested
in the subjoined communication; and VIC
cannot say how the introduction of his
name may operate upon his feelings; but
we are equally certain, that amongst the
corps editorial who know him, his claims
and qualifications will receive merited and
prominent notice. We have no particular
prediction; and we only give his name as
zone among many" whom we would wish
honored by nomination, at the coming,
or some subsequent, Democratic Fourth Of
March convention,
For the Columbia Democrat.
Mr.. hgraht--I perceive that the public
mind is beginning to waken up to the ques-
ton of who shall be the candidate of the
Democratic party for Governor at the next
election! am glad to see attention direct
ed to this subject so early; for in these times
of msrule in the State administration, and
of necessity, if ever such necessity existed,
for union and energy in the ranks Of the
democratic party, the work ought to be be-
gun in time that it may be made effective
wheh the victory is to be won.--I am glad
TO see the distinguished men of our party
brought before the public and their merits
canvassed, so that when we come to nomi-
nate one of them for the executive Office of
this great commonwealth, we may follow
the preference of the people, and in this
manner unite their whole strength upon
him at the polls. With this view would
add DR.. LUTHER REILEY, of Harrisburg, to
the list already made up of candidates for
nomination to that exalted office. DR.. Rel
ley is one of the old and well tried demo-
Gratis of Pennsylvania; a gentleman of enga-
ing and popular manners. He rose from
poverty to high rank in his profession at
the seat of Government, by his native ener-
gy OF character, superior talents and uni.
form regard for the feelings and interests of
the general mass of the people. He pays
no respect to grades or classes in society,"
lie was elected last fail 10 a seat in the con-
gress which is next to assemble, from
strong Antimasonic district; and being well
known and highly respected in the whole
interior of the state would command a sup
port there almost general. For intelligence,
integrity and popularity he is unexception-
able, and well worthy the consideration of
the democratic party in making selection
ofits candidate for Governor.
DEMOCRAV