The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-09-30
NUMBER 35

ed by the country. | am at loss in the ma ze
OF these contradictory opinions to express
any myself. When suoh distib guished fius1-
cieIs as Chase, FcssendeR. McCElloch, Stew
art, aud Boutwell,. each have plan of their
own for the reduction Of the public debt aud
the resumption of specie payments, out O.
such a contrariety of opinions it we're sing
lar if some practical method were net evolved
that would barmoni iSe the divergent views
that are now prevalent in the country. Bu,
i will not enter into discussion OF this G.
any other national topic / have ALREADY
given you my views on the financial PohcT
of this State. You may extend it if yJC
please. But as you seem anxious 10 draw
me into such discussion, permit me to Give
you my views on the general subject. in tls
language of another aud leg YOU to ta.-a
down what l shall read to yea as fully ex-
pressing my sentiments. In his first inaug-
ural, President Ja5ksoa uses this language
in regard to the finances reads
1.-The management Of the public revenue :
among tho most delicate and important trusts.
and should be so considered hy the observance
on the part of all Government officers o. strict
and faithful economy. z his done, it will ia
j cilitate the exthgushment Of our national debt
the unnecessary duration of which IS incCmpat
ibe with real independence, and viii counter
act that tendency to public and private profit
gacy which profuse expenditure OF public
money engenders."
And Thos. Jefferson in his first inaugursl
says-aud please take this extract reads
equal and exact justice m ell men. of what
ever State or persuasion, religious or POLITICAL
peace, commerce. and honest friendship vi-h
all nations, entangling alliances with none; tae
support of the State Governments IN all thei-
rights as the most competent adminissrs lion o.
cur domestic concerns and the surest bulwark
against anti republican, tendencies; the pres z--
walton of tue General Gov ernment iu its who
Institutional vigor the shcet-anchOr { on
peace at home and safety abroad iealou
care of the right of election By the people: alb
solute acquiescence in the decisions oil ,he mG-
Joiity, the vital principle of republics, from
which there is no appeal but to force, the yits
| principle and parent OF despOtism the supre
macy of the civil over the military power; econ
omy in the public expense. that labor may he
lighteaet the honest payment of our debts
and the sacred preservation of the public faith;
freedom of reigiVa, freedom of the press. free
dom of the persoB under protection of the HA-
BEUs CORPUS. and trial by juries impartially Sc
lected-these form the bright constellation
that has always and VIII ever guide my course
as a private public man, and which alone
leads to peace, liberty, and safety
! Such is my platform on the entire range
/ OF national questions. 1t was safe ground
/ for jefferson, it is sale ground for me, and
! and should be safe ground Tor every citizen.
Reporter see it stated, Judge Packer,
that the contribution you made of bslf
million of dollars to endow the Lehigh Ia;
/ versity. was contributed of the bends of the
/ Lehigh Valley Railroad, and was the contf.-
button Of that Company VIII you state l.
/ me the facts in the case
/ Judge Packer-That statement has no
foundation in truth. The Lehigh Valley
| Railroad Company had nothing whatever to
( do with the gift, or with my subsequent visit
to Europe, nor was the gift made in railroad
bonds. 1t was wholly a personal aud cash
| transaction, but one from which ! never ex-
pec!ed any Dotoriety or praise, nor do | now
claim any credit for the act / was about
starting for Europe for my health, and lest
/ something might occur on the journey or in
/ my absence to prevent the fulflment of this
| long cherished object, l PEI fected the trans
action on the eve of my departure. It was
| known only to my wife and the two wit
nesses to the deed of gift, and Bishop Ste
vens. who, at my request. organized the plan
of the University. previous to NY sailing
At AK la Chapere first learned that It had
been made public. Its publicity was a sur
prise to me.
Reporter--When was this ,
Judge Packer-In the summer of 1865.
Reporter thought it was during the
| war that VOu vIsIte1 Europe
Judge Packer-No, Sir; I was not oUt of
the country during the war
Reporter-Do you think of any other
! points you would like to discuss
| GOOD BYE.
Judge Packer-You are the interrogstor.
/ ! have nothing In suggest.
| Reporter-I believe we have gone over The
ground pretty thoroughly. and have -
thank you for the lime you have given me
Judge Pscker-I am always willing tc
discuss political questions. especially those
! in which the people are directly and imme-
diately interested.
And this terminated the interview. The
| Judge very cordially shook hands. wished
me pleasant journey home and invited me
to Gallon him whenever / should be in his
vicinity.