The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-01
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE On POLITICS
PEN NSYLVANIA.


PENNSYLVANIA.
BEDFORD, RI July 29 1859.
TIE Pyesident and Ms Presideney-TAe Elso
ons IBIS F.l-RepuJltcas Caadidatss for Goo:raor in
1860, de-
Bedford has for years been political headquarters for
Pennsylyanians especially those Of the democratic party
It bas the favorite resort OF the President
and has the Of many CAUCUS This reputa.
ton still mantains-every season bringing with II an
icnux Of politicians The President been here for
week. and mingled freely with the people, BE looks
markably well, and 10 probably more vigorous than he
was years sgo-the result Of his metnodcs and tenn
persse habits He freely upon political affairs,
being more undiegused this subject than expected
He steadily denies all intention Of being candidate for
nomination At Charleston and has intimated purpose
make final declaration TO this effect He considers himself
pledged to this course by commitments made in 1856, and
besides weary Of the snxetes and incident his
great office. He considers himself entitled TO rest and
EXPRESSES bis purpose 10 retire In March, 1861, to
Wheatland, and there TO prepare . defence Of his
administration, which he thinks has been moss
reckessy assaied by unpriDciped extremists. He
confidently appeals to posterty for just verdict. He
intends leave days for Washington. Many OF
the democrats OF the State are, have been at tho
Springs representing the several factions into which that
party in Pennsy lvsnia Is divided Among heae have
heard Of Judge Sherwood Of Philadelphia Judge Knox,
who Gov Packers Attorney General J. L. Ring walt,
Of the editors Of the Philadelphia Pres r. Biddle
Roberts, Of Pttsburg; Henry MAsraw, of Lancaster,
late State Treasurer George n Wharton Of Philadelphia
Mr. Faulkner, of Virginia, spent few days with u.s.
is reported that Colonel Forney will be here within
week. The opposition have been, and are represented
In the persons of General Cameron, Judge John Read
Colonel Curtis, George Davie, J. X Moorhead, J. W. Kill
lngcr, d. q. LOngnecker. Edward Mcpherson, j. T.
Nixon Of New jersey, and other prominent gentlemen
OF course the subject of politics has been much dis
cussed, and TIE general policy OF the administration
slavery natur alzston and the tariff The democrats
not hopeful for this fall 1860 the State being, by
CONSENT yielded TO the opposition under admirably
prudent management. The State offices 10 be filed this
fall are comparatively unimportant and there is pro-
liability of an active campaign the part Of the demo-
ca,s, who have inferior ticket occupy an equvoc
position.
Next fall there will be most exciting contest in this
State, in which Governor will be chosen congressman
all the Important county ocers besides eleven Senator'S
and one huHdred AssemDymen Both parties look with
interest to IL, and the friends Of aspants preparing
the Nominating Conv sntion. Several names are men
tened for Governor among the opposition. Alex Curtin,
Of Centre John Covode Of westmoreaud Francis Jordan
Gazzao of Allegheny, appear TO be me most prominent
Col Curtin was Governor Poocks Secretary Of the Com
monwealh, 10 from the centre Of the Sate good
many popular qualities bis chief strength 10 said to lie
IN tie central counties And the city Of Philadelphia. Mr.
Covods has represented the Wetmoreand district in the
datric was formerly strongly dem ,crati, but was carried
in 1854 and held ever SINCE BE ID an active shrewd and
intelligent man, and great worker Mr. Jordan s .
member Of the Bedford bar Of fine talents and high stand
ing. BE has been member Of the State Senate where
be acquired enviable reputation. BE is one Of the
repg Of the State and cannot fail TO have brilliant
future. Dr. GszzAm has just completed q term in the
State Senate, where he made excellent record. He
is Western ~ we'll a. Covode, and VIII,
section Gov Reeder, Of Northampton, 10 known TO the
country as gentleman Of ability and power. HIS locality
eminent fitness leader. Whoever secures the MONT
ration will be cordially supported BY the entire opposition,
ating the question Toe Presidential ques
ton is much discussed but with more of sent
meDt than either Of the other topics named. Public
sentiment Is raying upon Gen. Cameron the Pennsyl
candidate for the Presidency The General has lite
rally hoes of friends: in the State be CON-
pared with him 10 this they scattered every
of his in connection with the Presidency has called
them OUT which accounts for the remarkable EXPRESSION
of sentiment being made throughout the State He
unite the elements in Penrsy vanis, and would carry
It as readily a. Fremont carried Maine. Many circum
stsnces which operated in favor OF Buchanan In
1870 would operate in favor of Cameron 10
lse0 and to carry Pennsylvania is TO make the
election General Cameron has emnently Pennsylvania
record He has always been conservative In his views,
and has her represented his native state while he has
been, under all circumstances devoted and unfnching
defender and guardian Of her rights and interests Upon
tire tariff question: which is the great question with Us,
he bas unassaiabe record, and his fidelity to the
of free labor has been unaerng These together
with the convection that he would make efficient and
high toned President and would courageousy protect
American interests and rights, and that his admnIstra
would confer honor upon his State and give strength
TO his party the controlling Of the enthusiasm
Of his friends and they believe will prove, inveetiga
uon to be abundant reason why he should be made
standard bearer Of the opposition party in the next Pre-
sidentisl struggle.