Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
T.ocofoco Candidates.

Brawley, of Crawford county anu LOT Auoi'oa 0
eral. Ephriam Banks, Of Mifflin county Our
readers will find the political course OF these res
nectiye candidates well portrayed in the following
article. which we copy from the correspondence
of the North American and u. s. Gazette -
The ticket which the Locofocos have presented
TO The people of The state is one of the weakest
and wors, ever formed. Mr. Morrison, the candi-
date for Canal Commissioners, was member OF
the last Legislature, and was there looked upon as
an amable man. but as destitute of that intorma-
ton and tha, capacity which would have atted
him for an active participation the business OF ine
session, and qualified him to be useful and IN
fuential member. lie was, however, one OF Inc
most radical Locofocos in the House. He, IN ei-
feet, opposed resolutions instruction to our Sem
ators and Representatives in Congress against the
further extension Of Slavery, by voting for their
indefinite posiponement, and against their consld-
Grafton in every shape and form. He thus iden-
tilted himself with such men as Portor and Beau
mont. and with them endeavored to place, and to
some extent succeeded in placing, Pennsylvania
in position which no friend of human liberty
would desire. He voted against printing the Gov
ernors message on the subject Of slavery, in which
he defended the character of the State, and com.
pletely refuted the calumnies of the South,-by
this vote, declaring that Pennsylvania was guilty
of the wrongs imputed to her, and thus endorsing
the assaults upon her people and their fidelity to
the constitution. He voted for that infamy Of in
famies, the Apportonment Bill which the Cover
nor subsequently, vetoed, and in so doing, attempt
ed to disfranchise every fifth voter in Pennsylva-
nia and struck blow at the principle of free rep
resenta,ion--a principle without which republican
ism is but an empty name. This gentleman is
now before the people, and his legislative career
is fair subject for criticism. Free-soilers and
others, who are unwilling that our recently &C
qured territory should be polluted with the foot
prints of slavery, should remember that VIM. L.
Morrison was one Of those who, during the last
session of the Legislature, al time when the ques-
ton was absorbing public attention. and when 9TH
er States, north and south of US, were marshalling
their forces and taking position upon this all im-
portant subject, were unwilling that our own Key
stone State should maintain that ground upon the
subjects Of slavery which was taken by the fathers
of the Republic and the State, and which they had
! kept up 10 that time; and who were unwilling to
raise the voice of remonstrance against the nefa-
rious design of making these vast territories the
subjects OF the slave power. He linked his Tor
tunes with those Of the men who wish to use our
Republic as an instrument for binding immovably
upon this continent African slavery, and he degra-
ded our State to the level of silently aiding in this
work Those opposed to the extension of slavery
can never consistently with their professions, en-
| dorse the sentiments and votes of the Locofoco
candidate for Canal Commissioner.
The nomination for Surveyor General is little
less than disgrace to the convention and the
party j. Porter Brawley and his character are
known to almost every one who has recently Wis
/ tied Harrisburgh during the session of the Legis-
| ature He is man whose habits, associations
! and department, are such as the people of this
great State cannot approve, and he is wholly des-
tituie Of qualifications He was nominated as the
Lofoco candidate for the Speakership of the SEN
ate, because he was in situation to demand it,
| and because it was feared that, if not nominated,
he weuld bolt, as afterwards Mr. Best did and by
uniting with the Wings, effect his election inde-
pendently of the caucus. He has been in Office
for many years past, and is one of those whpFare
not satisfied, except with portion of thefspos,
and who constantly aspiring for positions which
they have neither the character nor capacity to
justly them in reaching.
OF Mr. Banks / know but little. His retire
ment from politics. and his present obsurity, have
rendered his name and his position by no means
famous. | have the authority of prominent
member of the Locofoco party for saying that, al
though in private life very respectable man, he
is not qualified for the duties of the arduous and
responsible post for which he is named.
The announcement of these nominations fall
upon the party here as dead weight Theg
feel that the convention has committed blunder,
and that 1t has not presented such list Of names
as should command the votes and confidence OF
the people. This ought TO prove encouraging to
Wings. Let them be careful to present comps-
tent and trust worthy candidates, and such an en-
thusiasm will be kindled throughout the State as
will eveniuate in their elevation to Office. Now,
If ever, the Wings have an opportunity Of COM
pleiing the work they commenced by the election
Of Taylor and Johnston /; and with proper degree
of prudence and good feelings, the redemption ol
Pennsylvania from the arms of those whose coun-
cells are now prostrating her, will be complete.
The largest amount of money that has been in
4 a.. w., f0rvr -