Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
HON. JOHN w. FORNEY.

f1oNs JOhN W. FohNEA
We copy from Fftzgeralds (Phila.) City
Item an editorial which we have no doubt
expresses the general and earnest opinion
of the Union party of Pennsylvania. Since
it was written that opinion has been very
emphatically declared by many of the in
fiuential papers of the State, and endorsed
by many eminent leaders of the party. The
Commercial Exchange of Philadelphia a
body composed of the leading merchants of
the city, recently passed resolutions urging
Mr.. Forney's pre-eminent fitness for posi-
ton in the new Cabinet, and appointing
committee to present them to the President.
The movement is, in fact, spontaneous
recognition of Mr.. Foney's great ability
and invaluable services to the country, and
of the noble course he has taken since the
rebellion begun. We need not say how
heartily we concur in the suggestions OF our
cotemporary. Mr.. Forney ought to be in
the Cabinet, and not only as the represen-
tative leader of Pennsylvania, but as one
whose patriotism is absolute, whose intel
lect is commanding, and whose ability to
serve the Republic in its highest places is
universally acknowledged. The following
are the remarks of the Hem:-
Unquestionably there will be changes
in the Cabinet Mr. Seward will remain
Secretary of State for no one could have
better managed our relations with foreign
powers, or is so we'll fitted by experience
and ability for the responsibilities of the
office Mr.. Stanton will certainly continue
Secretary of War change in this depart
ment could not be to the national interest.
OF Mr.. WelleS' intentions we are entirely
ignorant, but if he chooses to withdraw it
will be with general regret. This depart
ment has received harsh criticism, but it
has been conducted with energy and sue
cess Mr. Fessenden's retirement was
thought probable some weeks ago, but it
now appears that he will remain Secretary
of the Treasury, and that Hannibal Hamlin
will succeed him in the Senate. The coun-
try would be the loser by the resignation
of NJ: Fessenden, for not only would too
many changes in the Treasury Department
be dangerous to the public welfare, but his
special fitness for the position is universally
recognized These clements of the Cabi-
net, ought therefore to be and almost GER
tainly will be, permanent, but there will be
vacancies to be filled for the next Presiden-
tial term is no longer to be doubted The
Chief Justiceship, vacated by the death of
Taney, will be filled from Western State,
and it is probable that the resignation of the
Secretary of the Interior will follow.
His successor should be a Pcnnsylva-
nan This great commonwealth is not rep
resented in the Cabinet, for Mr.. Stanton is
properly from Ohio, but it should be, under
a Just balance Of power, and this is no doubt
the opinion of the Government. The sue
cessor of Mr.. Usher should be represen
tative man, an earnest, uncOmprOmising pa
triot, and a statesman, and if we call the
roll of illustrious Pennsylvanians who have
distinguished themselves by their services
to the Union in this war, we shall not find
one who has surpassed Hon. JOHN w. For
NEY in the energy and wisdom of true 10y
atty We do not know that Mr. FoRNEY
would accept this office, but we know that
many eminent Pennsylvanians, and they
the most earnest of the friends Of the Ad-
ministration, have expected that the Gov
ernment shall recognize by his appointment
the influence and loyalty of the state. Ger
tainly there is no man who more thoroughly
represents Pennsylvania than he. During
the late canvass for Governor and Presi-
dent his personal influence made him one of
the foremost of the loyal leaders, and his
example controlled the action of thousands
of War Democrats, and patriots of all par
ties Outside of this, his national services
have unqestionably been great and promi-
nent From the first to the last he has been
faithful to the country. But placing all
this political service aside, his ability as a
true statesman is not at this day to be
doubted 1t would be we'll for the country
were he in the Cabinet Upon his expert
ence and loyalty it can depend in the future
for he has never been found wanting in the
past.
"The nomination of Mr.. FoRNEY for the
next vacancy in the Cabinet, will be backed
by the whole force of this State If Penn
sylvania is to be fully represented in the
Executive councils, his name must be con-
sidered among the first, and we can discover
no real objection to his appointment except
the possibility of his own refusal"
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY.
Mr. EEssESnEN IN his rcnnrt he's cciunu