The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-01

Dut lne CUHFtHIOU nave utClucu VIC
question in favor Of Mr.. Muhlenberg
and consider it extremely fortunate
that, amid our existing endorsements,
The nomination has fallen Upon such a
man. Formerly, in Pennsylvania,
the wheels Of the State Government,
moved along so smoothly over the beat
en- track, that any man of integrity, with
the most common qualifications, was
successfully TO discharge the
duties Of Governor. Unfortunately
hose good old times have passed away,
md we now require an experienced and
|skiltul pilot al the helm 10 weather the
storm. With debt of more than forty
millions impending over us which must
oe paid:-with our vast Internal In
lprovemenls which must be wisely and
economically managed, so as to yield
the largest profit at the least expense;-
and with other serious obstacles in our
way 10 prosperity, which need not
lenumersle;t ;the crisis demands a Govern.
or, not only Of unspotted integrity, bui
Iof extensive practical knowledge, sound
Judgment and unwaverng firmneSs.
Mr.. Muhlenberg is the very man for the
ines. He possesses these qualifications
n an eminent degree and above all, he
is truly an honest man whom tempts,
ton can never seduce from the path OF
duty. During long life, no shadow
r Of suspicion has ever rested upon his
q personal integrity. 1t is impossible lo
be in his company for an hour wi,hou
forming the most decided opinion lha
he is an honest man. Frank and fear
!. less in his nature, as becomes a demo
: cratic Statesman,he does not conceal hi
i thoughts, but speaks righ, out like on,
who IS neither ashamed nor afraid to a
vow his sentiments before he world. -
Under the admin strs;on OF such a man
he people will cheerfully submit 10 tax
atom 10 redeem their pllgh1ed faith an
', lweatun; because uney VIII IeeI an eutIr
u |conlidence that their contributions vii
! no, be squandered by trading polilic'ao
{ but will be faithfully applied 10 the pay
= men, of'lhe public creditor.
:" Mr.. Muhenberg is native oi Lar
q casler-lhe place of my own residence
A. Ue is the son OF the late Reverend ID
y Muhlenberg, who for many years prev
aus 10 his death had been the Pastor
y The German Lutheran church in that C
u ", and was man universally believe
IL by his own congregation and universal
W expected by all who knew him. A
u though he never took any active part
Sc polllcs, yel MS principles, were know
e. O have been strongly democratic. Ii
70 son Henry early mLIbed these pr'n
'"' nles and has ever since been democi
o' not merely in profession, as so ma
'o' are, but in principle; not merely
word, but in deed.
lei have been intimately acquainl
'' with MIR. MuhIenberg ever since L
?I' cember, 1899, when he FIST took
Nv sea, IN Congress. l well recoilecl L
IN common with his colleagues, SC
ou' learned 10 estimate highly tae soundn
''' and s,eadiness of his principles aud I
strong practical common sense for VIII
he is distinguished. From The very fl
he was considered by US as a great
ouisi,ion 10 the Pennsylvania Dele
ion, Illslrue that he spoke seldt
bu, when he did address the House,
4. was always listened TO with profound
,ou, ention, and he soon acquired m
ond ,reater influence with his fellow m
th, 6ers than most Of those whose ma
,,ar we're daiIy in The newspapers.
no On nv return 10 Congress in Dec
mr., lcember, 1884, having been absent
ndi ,ween three and four years, l still 10
h otl Mr.. Muhlenberg in the HouSt but
youl reputation greatly increased and
h o1 ,of]oence greatly extended. ln the
" which had been waged, in the n
,s lume, by the Bank of The United s.
rou, gains, General Jackson, he was P
me oT strength in supper, OF the admin
,blicl,iop. In the hour of deepest dark
and when that corrupt and corrup'ing
ne ,oltu,ion was bringing all lis forces
esirt Ioaltle against the hero and the sage,
,hen administered the Government,
,omi when many weak disciples qualled
n,,ool many even deserted The cause OF ID
ralitylcracy, Mr.. Muhlenberg stood the
Knew firm am idst the fearful conflict. TC
Lifted belongs the distinguished honor oil
wnhl ing moved and carried the pre-
cri,i question in February, 1884, thus |
lually mating the bank pan,o war W.. "''
ier.- ragged for more than Two mon'hs