Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-01-04
NEXT GOVERNOR.

Notwithstanding the Democratic State Con-
vention will assemble in less than two months
from this time, we hear but comparatively
little said as to who is 10 be our standard
bearer for Governor This we do lot cansid-
er bad omen. indicating as we think it
does the true Democratic spirit of abstaining
from too much personal feeling, and foresha-
downing deterulination Of cordially scquies
cling in the nomination. Ne have however,
been grati6ed in observing In various sections
of our State. earnest sentiment IN favor OF
Hon JoHN l.. DAWSON, of this county, as
the Democratic candidate. We are we'll a.
ware of Mr.. DAwsoN's dis;nclination to again
entering the field of public life. but We re-
gard him as eminently the man for the times.
aud sincerely hope that existing cxigeucies
! may induce him to forego. at least for sea-
sou. his fondness for private life and parsuits.
and consent to the use of his name in connec
ton with the gubernatorial canvass.
We mnst have a strong man, in every
sense of the term. as the Democratic caudi-
date for Governor, inasmuch on his success
may depend the result of the Presidential
! election.
| We know of no man within the broad linn
| its PENNSYLVANIA who would make better
candidate for Governor than JouN L DAw-
SON He has. first, the local popularity
which is essential to an acceptable candidate
As proof of this we need only refer 10 his
vote when elected-to Congress. When he
| beat the Hon A J Ogle, a very popular
man in this district his majority in this
| county was over ONE THOUSAND, when his
competitor was John L Cow. Esq. one of
! the accomplished gentlemen in the State
/ This was saying well DONE thou good and
! faithful servant" in terms that could not be
/ misunderstood or misinterpreted.
To addition to his home popularity Mr.
Dawson has the character. talents, and per-
sonal address to secure the respect of the op-
position. and excite the enthusiasm of the
| Democracy wherever he may go in the capac-
! ity of n candidate
1t has become fixed usage for the candi-
dates for Governor to take the stump. Mr.
Dawson is admirably qualified for this duty
He has fine personal appearance; bold
original, and convincing cloquence; quick
ness in debate, and model courtesy aDC
dignity of department. which render him a
once popular and effective speaker. Hi:
eloquent speeches. and efforts. Otherwise. wher
in Congress. in support of the Homestead
bill. have given him strong bold upon ih'
affections of the masses. which tell largely u
his favor in warm political cnnsest. II re
airy appears to U.S. All thihs~ co- -s'it ie"' '''
/ Mr.. Dawson is the strongest man that coui'
be started f,r Governor. His record is al
right; and in short. there Is nnrhing lacking
but every thing centered in him tn make
successful candidate. and excellent Governor
For the good of the party. then. if for moth
ing else, we hope to see him nominated. =
Should he consent to be candidate. an
should the State Convention give him IN
nomination, the Pennsylvania Democrac
will demolisb the coharts of Abolitiopisn
and gair victory the glory of which wi
, last forever