Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-08
ADDR ESS I.L.t E
OF THE
Democratic State Committee
To THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA:


To THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA:
1t has been usual for the State Commit
tee, representing the Democratic party of
Pennsylvania, TO address the people Of the
State pending important elections. In con-
formity with this usage, which may be re-
garded as settled and salutary, we submit
the following address
The Democratic State Convention, upon
the second day of March last, and at its
re-assembling in June, made nominations
for the Offices of Governor, Canal Commits
sioner and Judges of the Supreme Court.
For Governor, GEN. PACKER, of Ly-
coming, was named, after spirited con.
test, and his nomination was then unani-
mously and rightfully confirmed. He has
been long we'll known throughout the State;
has filled number of responsible and i'm
portant positions in the State government,
and has established public character
which strongly recommends him to the
popular confidence. We conceive it to be
a material qualif cation for this high Office,
that the incambent shall be well acquain-
ted with the practical workings of the gov
crnment-with the course and character of
legislation-the details of business in the
several executive departments-and with
the public men of the Commonwealth, who
have filed, or may fll, the various posi-
tions created by the Constitution and
laws. The contrast, in this respect, bet
ween our candidate and the candidates of
the opposition, is too strongly marked to
escape general notice, and it is but ncces-
sary to allude to it t., show the vantage
ground held by our party in the present
canvass. 1t may be asserted that the Con-
vention have named "the right man for
the right place." and that their nomination
deserves popular endorsement if regard is
had to qualifications and experience.
1t is agreeable to add, that our candi-
date has solid and reputable character in
private life, and that his inestimable quail.
tiles have endeared him to large circle of
friends who can enter upon his support
with feelings of enshus iasm as we'll as with
convictions of duty. We do not desire to
draw strongly the contrast which it is pos
sible to draw, between our candidate and
his leading opponent. Judge Wilmot has
had career as public man which has
given him noteriety without inspiring con-
fidence. lmpefsctly acquainted with the
practical action of tho State government /;
without experience in the legislative or ex.
ecutive departments ; with but limited
knowledge of public men and State affairs
beyond his immediate locality-he is pre-
sented upon comparatively remote ma.
tional issue, and as the candidate of bit
ter sectional party which received meri.
/ ted defeat at the recent Presidential elec.
ton. 1t is not believed that his career in
Congress exhibited any high capacity tc
promote the interests of the people of Penn
sylvania, and it is certain that his recen
course in the Office he now holds, has been
calculated to lower tho judicial character
!. Ny connecting it with extreme and violent
partisan disputes.
Nimrod Strickland, of Chester county
was named by the Convention for Cana
Commissioner, He needs no recommend
! alton at our hands, for his integrity, firm
i, ness and capacity are not disputed and ar
widely recognized. 1t will bc a plessur
for those who belong to our party and fo
+. ell who desire 70 consult fitness and meri
in bestowing their suhrages, TO give hir
their cordial support.
. BY reason of the declination, by Chic
9 Justice Lewis, Of the denomination tend
s cred him by the Convention, and the call
d ing of Judge Black to the post of Attorne
n General in the National Administration
the Convention, upon its re-assembling i
June, found the duty devolyed upon it G
i naming two candidates for the Suprem
Bench. Wm. Strong, Of Berks county,
!. distinguished member of tho bar, and form
erly member of Congress, and Jame
Thompson of Erie, also former membe
g of Congress, once President Judge {
c; the Common Pleas, all ox.Member of tt
Legislature, and profound and successf'
y lawyer, were selected by the Convention
Their locations are suitable, giving both
the East aud West representation upo
/! the ticket, and their learning and integrit.
y will qualify them to discharge the arduou
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