The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-12

The following letter is from the pen of John
Andrew Shulze, formerly Governor of Pennsylva-
MIA, and is an exponent of his opinions as TO the
present condition of politics and parties in that State
MoSrouRsvILE, LYcoMNo CouSry,,
...,. August 49, 1888. {
Feio,r Cftisens-Bcfore tho reeeipt of-your letter
had heard that il had been represented that was
opposed the re election OF Governor Ritner and
had been requested to make known my opinion. An
unwillngness to obrude myself upon public attention.
and fear that might be thought presumptuous pre-
vented me from publishing my opinions in any other
way that BY making them known to such Of my neigh
bours friends called on for that purpose They
all know that have never hesatcd to express pre-
ference for Joseph Ritner David r. Porter have
no uRkind feelings personal unfrendliness towards
Mr.. Porter am wholly Influenced in my opposition
to him. by public principles He is nominated and ad
vocated by those who declare they have entire conf
dence in the principles, patriotism and talents of Mr.
President Van Buren,. while have confidence in
the qualities thus attributed to Mr. Van Buren,. have
never seen any evidence that Mr.. Van Buren, has any
fixed principles, any patriotism or talents. well re-
member in the Of 1912, that Mr.. Van Buren,
opposed the election Of the wise, the gifted andhe
patriotic James Madison, ard strongly in favor Of
De Witt Clifton, who "The Peace Party" candi-
date / know nothing Of Mr. Van Buren, calculated to
inspire confidence lie has trod, too, exactly in the
steps OF his predecessor" and disposed by his
b-treasury scheme, to dip little deeper luto the
pockets OF the people IT, by any possible conrivance
or Recommendation, PENNSYLVANIA should elect MIR
Porter Governor then would it be blazoncd abroad that
tho people of this State in favor OF the collection
OF Mr. Van Buren, and cloud deep and dark would
overshadow the now bright prospects Of the democrats
throughout the United States. For these and many
other reasons shall be my pleasure, as believe it
be my duty TO do all in my power to insure the rceec
ton Of Governor Rtner feel assured that the desire
to sustain good old Constitution, will bring thou
sands to the polls than yet voted a, any cleo
ton and have entire confidence that the work of the
good of the Revolution will not be laid aside, to
| take up and adopt the piece OF patchwork which
put together by the late generally condenncd Conven
ton The Germans OF Pennsylvania will hold fast what
| they know to be good. They know the honesty and
straight forward policy of Joseph Rner and they will
| support him. They know he is good PennsYlyanian,
and that with economy and care, he watches over Me
| interests Of the State and the people They will not
away what they have tested, what they knom TO be
good. try experiments with constitutions with men,
which may turn ont TO be good for nothing My
respondCnce has been extensive and my other opportu
mites good and do you that have the utmost
confidence in the re election OF Governor Rltner.
have said than intended, but perhaps not more
than Is necessary TO give you clear idea Of the prnci
| pies which Influence my conduct and give me such
confident hope, This triumph wAl assuredly be followed
by still more important, the election OF a genuine
democratic President in 1910 Your letter or the 18th
instant only reached yesterday. l have complied
with your WISHES, and communicated my views ~ the
question sgtating the State, with candor and my
entire CONVICTION.
WSh much respect, remain,
Your obedcnt servant
j. ANDW. SHULZE
To John l.. Woolf, j. Washington Tyson; joel Cook,
Geo. r. Smith, Esqrs.