The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-29
The Reading Convention.

hc hScStu&I1S SOIhteEltAOEss
Three weeks since VIC stated our views as to
the duties to be performed by this Convention
and since then our opinions have undergone no
change. 1t meets at Reading on next Wednes-
day; June 4th, and assemblies for a specific pur-
pose-to place in nomination candidates for the
Offices of Governor and Canal Commissioner, to
be supported by the democratic party next Oc-
tober. For that object have the delegates been
appointed and to its fulfilment they should
confine themselves. 1t has been asserted that
an effort would be made, there, to have an OK
preston concerning the choice of the keystone
State for the Presidency but as this matter was
not made an issue at the time of the election Of
delegates, and their appointment was not based
upon the suppositon as to who they were in
favor of, or opposed to, for this important office
1t would be a question beyond their legitimate
duties, and can certainly meet with no favor
from the radical democracy and well wishers Of
the party throughout the State. Such a course
II persisted in might lead to consequences iniu-
uous to the democratic party and VIC hone the
Presidential question viii remain as it now Is
until the proper time arrives, when the people
can have an opportunity of expressing their
preference.
Col WM. BIGLEE, Of Cloarfold county whom
We designate rs the E'wheel horse Of democra-
cy IN this State, in that Convention will be NOM
mated for Governor. The voice of the people
IN the State speaks for him almost unanimous
~, anu a better and a more deserving democrat
could not be found. With Biglcr rs our candi-
date the party, next fall, will be victorious.
His many virtues, his true devotion to demo-
cratic measures and men, his honesty and in
tegrity viii place him in the Gubernatorial chair
10y real Jackson majority
Col. SAMUEL W. BLACK, Of Pittsburr. will
have many friends and a number Of delegates
IN that Convention, and we would he much
pleased to sec him receive vote, that would,
Whllc 1t was intended no less as u compliment
to himself, his talents, and his courage, than 10
the gallant democrats of the west who support
him, place him IN a conspicuous position before
the people for the nomination at a future day
For the Office of Canal Commissioner four
gentlemen have been named, yiz:-Wm, s
Campbell, of Cambria; John b. Brattop. Of
Cumberland; Gen. Seth Glover, of Clarion: and
VIM. Scaright, of Fayettc.
our own Cambria, was last year Superintendent
oi the Portage Railroad, and this year Supervi-
5or OF Repairs on the same. He is eminentIv
qualified for the Office, is am excellent business
man, and in the discharge of the duties of his
soVerd appointments, has conducted the busi-
ness In a satisfactory manner and most econom-
really lie is perfectly familiar with the wants
u our Pubhc improvements, having had much
experience, and would be a valuable acquisition
to the Canal Board. He is a resident of our
own county, good democrat fully competent
ana Us cambria has never had ono of her citi-
zcns IN any important office, he is our first
choice,
joins B BRATTON, Esq, Of Cumberland is
the efficient editor of the Carlisle s.yoluntoc ,,
and has been during his life an able advocate
ana defender of the doctrines and men of the
party lie Is both competent and deserving.
and next to Mr. Campbell there is no man in
the State whom We would sooner support for
the nomination
Ten CLOVER, Of Clarion, will be supported
oy ms numerous friends in a crcditablc manner.
ana although we know but little concerpinr
i'ini' We inler from the tone of the press in his
'VCooi OIL the state, that he would, if nomina-
'''', make an excellent and worthy officer.
'o'' oLARlGHT, of Faycttc, is said to be an
energetic aud business like man. For some
years he has been the President of the National
Road Company. But in our opinion ond MO
may probably bc mistaken, he is Identified will,
certain ei'2"e or eofeyie of politicians who orc
not always to be found within the pale Of tho
Farty.
The nomination FOR Governor, VIC apprehcnd
- virtually made, and in the selection of a can
md'tc for Canal Commissioner, VIC hope the
convention viii act with determination to ad-
'ahcc the interests Of the whole party. and IN
a'dl'ioh do nothing that would prove in tho
i'aS' detrimental 90 the wants and wishes Of ibc
people At large
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