Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

ulation. A purer patriot does not live His coun-
try, his whole country, her honor and prosperity
are with him the leading objects of his political
views and aspirations. In his immediate district
he is not only respected but beloved. Unboun-
ded confidence is felt in his integrity, and even
those who are opposed to him in politics, esteem
and cherish him as an honest man, good citizen
true hearted Pennsylvania.
The foregoing is very brief and imperfec,
sketch of Gen. James Irwin, the Wing candidate
for Governor. A man so characterized, possess
ing SO many ennobng qualities Of the head and
heart, is every way worthy of confidence and sup
port of the people of Pennsylvania. They may
advocate his election, not only with cordial warmth
but with hearty enthusiasm. The more they learn
of him the better will they like him. There is
nothing about him TO conceal nothing in his his
tory that will not bear the fullest and frees nves-
tigation. He has already been tried as public
servant and with entire satisfaction to his con-
stituents and credit. He will be regarded every
where throughout the Commonwealth, as the
Home Industry Candidate as the candidate who
is known to be in favor of adequate protection to
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has on more than one occasion, earnestly and ably
advocated abundant employment and liberal wa
ges to the working and operative classes. Him.
self falmer an iron master, he can speak with
knowledge and experience upon these subjects.
Devoted he is, SO zealously and heartily, to the
leading interests of Pennsylvania, the people of
the Commonwealth owe it to themselves and to
their posterity, to make vigorous effort not only
to secure his election, but by triumphant major
ity.
The struggle will be an important one. Ii will
in great measure constitute the decisive battle
for Protective Tariff. The battle cry on the side
will be "Irvrn and Home Industry" on the other
+" Skunk and Free Trade" Of the issue who can
doubt, Who can doubt that the people of PENN
sylvania will in October next, vindcate their own
integrity and principles, and stand by the men and
the measures so essential to The prosperity of the
keystone State.
1t should be remembered moreover that in the
State Convention that re nominated Mr.. Shurk,
resolutions were adopted, applauding and endors-
ing the conduct Of James K. Polk, and thus also
approving of the treacherous course pursued by
that functionary towards Pennsylvania. In other
political views and prejudices of the tenant of the
White House. The Coal and Iron interests of
Pennsylvania are deemed by the friends of Mr..
Skunk as of little consequence when compared
with the policy of James K. Polk. But the whole
of Mr. Folks views have been endorsed by the
Loco Foco State Convention, the tax on tea and
coffee, the effort to create Lieutenant General,
the attempt TO oyerslangh Scott and Taylor--all,
all, everything. Mr. Skunk and his friends have
not only forgotten or forgiven the treachery Of Mr.
Polk in relation to the Tariff of AZ but they have
endorsed his whole conduct in that case, by ex-
pressing "undnminished confidence in his integrity
and purity" We quote the language of one OF
their resolutions. Here, then, the points in dis
pute are distinct and palpable Mr.. Skunk has
abandoned Pennsylvania and the Tariff and gone
over to Polkism. Upon this issue we are willing
that the decision shall be made. The candidates
are now before the people. 1t is right that their
merits and services should be fully canvassed. If
eral protection to Home Industry, they will elect
Gen. Irwin their next Chief Magistrate. and by a
majority without precedent in our political history.
But if they prefer Mr.. Skunk, Free Trade and
Polk Treachery, they will govern themselves ac-
cordingly. But who that knows them, who that
has noticed their steady adherence to tariff for
that Is aware Of the deep stake
which this powerful Commonwealth has in the
coal and iron interests can doubt the character of
the verdict!
20 Mr.. Patton, the nominee for Canal Com
is man of high character, and admir-
ably qualified TO discharge the duties of the re-
sponsible post for which he has been named. He
is intimately acquainted with the internal improve
ments Of Pennsylvania, is heartily devoted to the
best interest Of the Commonwealth enjoys the re-
spect and confidence Of all who are personally ac-
quainted with him, and is every way worthy of the
support of the freemen of the State. The Con-
vention has discharged IFS duties in manner cal
culated to give satisfaction to the entire party and
to inspire confidence with reference 10 a glorious
result in October
Another New State.
/, is stated that among The bills passed during
the lale session of Congress, is one admitting
Wisconsin in the Union as State There is