The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-02
INTELLIGENCE.
THE CAMPAIGN in PEsssYL.1ANiA.

An Attempted Interview Tho Tax Ques-
tion-A Big Vote Prognol ticated for LehiGh--
President Grilnr Not ia Visit Aiieutown.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Sept. 20, 1869.
The citizens Of this stronghold Of democracy-that
L. that portion who are Of the democratic persua-
eon-are to-day, in connection with the county
agricultural fair now going on, indulging In degree
Of unusual eXctement-that 10, democratic excite
ment--oyer the presence OF Asa Packer the demo-
cratic candidate for Governor OF Pennsylvania Mr..
Packer for elderly gentleman, is quite active in
his movements, swinging between Philadelphia aud
Maucn Chunk with extraordinary faclty in fact, 1T
Is no easy matter TO find him at either place. A
despatch received here yesterday announced the
intention OF Mr.. Packer TO be at this place at
to-day.
AT halfpast eleven O'Clock committee, consisting
OF State Senator George d. Schal, Daniel +. Basan,
Robert Steckel and Enos Erdinan, left The hotel in
carriages and, after an absence or thirty minutes,
returned, Mr.. Packer with them. The gubernato-
rial candidate was ushered into private parlor in
the hotel. His arrival was at once the signal for
gathering OF citizens TO pay their respects. About
fifty called, nine tenths old men beyond the prime Of
life and The maturity OF political faith. The hotel
was fun OF people principally attending the fair, but
periodically Enthusiastic subject would be heard
bursting forth IN the enervescing words, 'Hurrah
Tor the democracy"
Mr. Packer in personal appearance is gentleman
OF benevolent expression OF countenance, and Ia
The lines OF his face somewhat resembles Vice Presl-
dent Coax ana also possesses that peculiar faculty
OF sniiing upon oppoftune occasions.
Alter dinner Mr.. Packer, with several gentlemen,
passed several hours at the fair grounds, taking a
general survey OF things, without elicltlng any
SPECIAL mark of attention.
During the interval between the arrival and din
ing hour OF Mr.. Packer your CORES pOndent took
occasion during cessation OF the pressure from
me OUTSIDE 10 he presented 10 tue worthy gentle
man.
OoRREsPoNDENT-I am very glad to make your
acquaintance, Mr.. Packer. You are the centre OF
considerable discussion IN the STATE Of PENNSYLVANIA
at this time.
MIR. PAokER-Yes, cir the people. there a red
nasal protuberauce interviewed and created diver
niOn.)
CORRESPONDENT (after waiting patiently for some
minutes1hefe seems to be great deal of curiosity
to- there Sherln Leutz made his appearance with
q quartet OF Old trends. After shaking hands all
around the party withdrew
CoRREs PoNDENT-A great deal is said about you
not paying your taxes
Mr. PAokER-Yes; but if they would go to the
trouble OF investigating the matter they might pro-
badly have less to say. The proceeds OF what have
invested IN the Lehgh Valley Railroad pay taxes
before the dividends are declared. Ny coal lands
lying waste, pay State taxes. tAnother detachment
OF visitors here nterposed.l
CORRESPONDENT think we will nave to talk over
these matters some other time.
Mr.. PAGKER-Yes, SIR. ! am going 10 Bethlehem
TO night and Will visit Reading tomorrow. TINS
thing OF talking is a serious matter, and we Will
time.
Having fixed some other time your correspondent
withdrew.
The grave charge among the politicians and bum
mers that MI. Packer Is spending no money Is true
IN o modified sense-that Is, he opens his purse
strings and lets out the funds through the Irregular
ehannels.n That is, this part Of his personal efforts
10 conducted lin business way.n He spends no
money himself, but certain trusted friends are sup
piled when necessary
The people In this section are not losing time
nor sparing pains to roll up large majority. Some
say the vote In this county alone viii reach at least
19oo but there Is nothing YET to indicate any such
Tne agricultural fair here has proved go far q
great success. There Is quite large exhibition OF
horses and cattle Large crowds OF people are in
A despatch from Washington received this AMER
noon states that the President regrets that it Is
impossible for hun to visit Allentown. His Official
duties win require all OF MS attention IN preparing
for The meeting OF Congress.
Judge Packer Visits Rcading-Grand Turnout
Of the ycomanry-Troublc in the Repub.i-
can Camp-The Fair.
READING, Pa. Sept. &c. 1859.
At the invitation of the committee Of the Berks
County Agricultural Fair Judge Packer visited this
city this morning, having arrived from Bethlehem
The Judge was met at the depot by Hester Clymer
J. Lawrence Getz, member Of Congress- and J. L.
stichter. The party rode to the residence OF Mr.
Stichter, where a fine lunch was prepared. About
eleven O'Clock the party proceeded to the far
grounds where the Judge was quite enthusiastically
received by the yeomanry Of Berks.
The agricultural fair in this city is great success.
iairs and this year is exception 10 her record.
At least TO- 600 people visited the grounds to-day.
Inc uains from All directions nave been arriving
al day with twelve and fifteen cars az time filed
with people.
Judge Packer on the Political Topics Of the
Day-BrevIty His Main Point-He Does Not
Wish to Commit Himself.
BETHLEHEM, Pa, Sept. 90, 1909
Judge Packer, candidate on the democratic ticket
for Governor OF Pennsylvania, has been represented
az 80 excessively retcent that the bare contempla
ton OF an interview would draw forth responsive
feeling OF rebellion against undertaking such up
hill task. The Judge on the other hand whether
owing to his new attitude before the people or
his natural manner iB certainly an afrable gentle
man, and in personal intercourse is, as he APP
peareo to your correspondent, just the reverse of
that cold, calculating, heartless man as repre-
sented Having been an active business man
ali his life and one who has attended to his business
the Judge does not show much OF relish for the non
sense Of politics. lie made the remark TO your cor
respondent 81 will spend two or three days IN going
about and next week will go to business again"
The Judge, like a wise man, Is determined not TO
sacrifice his important business relations to the
uncertainties OF politics.
Having found favorable opportunity, your cor
respondent made second attempt at getting in a
few words The Judge was at the depot, waiting
for the train, there remaining over half an hour
before its departure.
Your CoARBs roNDENT-T perceive movement to
draw in the present bonds and fund the public debt
OF the nation at lower rate OF interest.
Judge PACKER SO understand; but do not see
how the government will get the people 10 exchange
their old bonds for these new ones except by an
arbitrary assumption OF power on the part OF Con-
gress ! do not think the government would be
honest in such action have no government bonds
at all, have not had any and IL is not likely Will
have SO 1t will not affect me In The least. am IN
favor Of an honest compliance, anything, with the
obligations the government has assumed. This
financial question Ia one which has created good
deal OF talk, but II has been all on one side. This
funding business Is nothing more than reputation,
because the government has no right TO issue bonds
at certain' rate and then make the persons who
have them take others of q less value.
CoRREsP0NDESr-Bu think so high a rate OF
interest prevents the investment OF capital in the
Industries OF the country or, at least has tendency
10 cripple enterprise, aud this is not counting the
economy OF interest.
Judge PAcKER-I do not know that that VIII dc
much. II WIN save q lltle money: out what are Q