Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-05-25

this time, when you are SO busily engaged at
Washington
remain your friend and
obedient servant.
W. NICHOLS.
TO lloN. JAMEs BUCuANAN.
WAsHrNGroy Cry. May 9. 1874
DrAr SIR Il did not receive your favor of the
9th ultimo until Yesterday; and as it has been
so long delayed upon the way, hasten to give
it an answer You ask me for information rcla-
tive "to the public life and principles of Henry
\. Muhenberg, the democratic candidate for
Governor, for the use both of yourself and your
ncighbors, and yon justly state that ''have seen
much of his course III public business
chceruly recognize your right, as a respect
ed democrat of the good old county of York. to
make this call uponme and have only to regret
that my public engagements here are so various
and pressing, that cannot spare the time TO give
You such an answer as | could desire and as you
deserve.
Previous to Mr. Nuhlcnbcrg's nomination. by
the fourth Of March Convention, my position
one Of strict neutrality between him and
Mr. skunk knew that both were pre- eminent.
ly qualified TO conduct the affairs of the State
with wisdom and success, at the present critical
crisis and should have been equally satisfied
with the selection of either Warmly and CRATE
fully attached to both, neither felt nor express
ed personal preference for the one over the O.
/ ther
| But the Convention have decided the question
| in favor of Mr. Muhlcnherg and | consider it
extremely fortunate that, amidst our existing
embarrassmcnts, the nomination has fallen upon
/ such man. Formerly, in Pennsylvania, the
/ wheels OF tho State Government moved along
smoothly over the beaten track, that any man Of
integrity. with the most common qualifications,
was competent successfully to discharge the du-
ties of Governor Unfortunately, those good old
! times have passed away, and we now require an
experienced and skilful pilot at the helm to wea-
, ther the storm. With a debt of more than forty
millions impending us which must be paid.
with our vast Internal Improvements which
must hc wisely and economically managed, so as
( 10 yield the largest profit at the least expense
and with other serious obstacles in our way to
prosperity, which need not enumrratc, the cri-
sis demand a Governor, not only Of unspotted
integrity, but ofeXten>ive practical knowledge,
sound Judgment and unwaverng frmncss. Mr..
Nuhlenbcrg is the very man for the times. lie
possesses these qualifications in an eminent de
gree, and above all, he is truly an honest man
whom temptation can never scducc from the
path Of duty During long life no shadow OF
suspicion has ever rested upon his personal m
tcCritv II is impossible to be in his company
for an hour without forming the most decided O.
piniou that he is an honest man. Frank and fear
less in his nature, as becomes democratic States
man he does not conceal his thoughts but speaks
right ont like one who is neither ashamed nor a
fraid to avow his sentiments before the world.
Under the administration of such man the people
will checrfuly submit to taxation 10 redeem their
plighted faith and the honor OF our good old Com,
monwealth because they Will feel an entire
confidence that their contributions will not be
squandercd by trading politicians, but will be
faithfully applied 10 the payment OF the public
creditor
Mr. Muhlenberg is native of Lancaster-the
place of my own residence. He isa son OF the
late Reverend DR. Muhlenberg, who for many
years previous 10 his death had been the Pastor
of the German Lutheran church in that city, and
was man universally respected by all who knew
him. Although he never took any active part
in politics. yet his principles were known to
, nave been strongly democratic His son Henry
y early imbibed these principles and has ever since
" been democrat, not merely in profession, as so
' many are, bat in principles, not merely in word
> but in deed
> have been intimately acquainted with Mr.
Muhlenberg ever since December 1920, when he
frs, took his scat in Congress. well reeo,lec'
that in common with his colleagues, ] soon learn
|, cd 10 estimate highly the ,oundness and stead
(. ness of his principles and that strong practica
common sense for which he is distinguished
&C From the very first, he was considered by us as
" a great acquisition 10 the Pennsylvania Deiega
e. ton, It true that he spoke seldom, but wher
n he did address the House, he was always listened
10 with profound attention, and nc soon acquire