Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-03-16


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TIE NEXT CAMPAIGN.-THER REPUB-
LICAN CAND DATE FOR GOVERNOR 1t
is more apparent every day that the reno
mination and reelection of President Grant
is foregone conclusion. 1t cannot be dis
guised, however, that the success of the Re-
publican nominees for President and Vice
President next fall, will not be accomplish
ed without a severe and hard fought strug-
gle. Numerous side factions of the De-
mocracy are marshalling for the fray,
aud however incOngruDus the clements,
their ultimate amagamation is altogether
probable. In view Of this fac; it becomes
the Republicans TO prepare for the struggle,
as inactivity will be neither mastery nor
wise. In the coming campaign, pennsylva-
nia will be placed in the same position that
New York was in 1874. The result then
depended upon the electoral vote Of that
great State. This was then generally ad
mitted, and hence the activity of politicians
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was also to be elected, and in order to rem
der the Presidential election a successful is
sue, the Democracy placed Silas Wright in
the Geld, who was considered the strongest
name in that State, and from that hour
New York was set down by common con-
sent as sure for Polk & Dallas. Peunsyl-
vania now stands in n similar position in
relation to the approaching Presidential
election. We have a Governor to elect, and
it is an old saying that 'as goes Pennsyl-
vania so goes the Union" 1t therefore be-
hoovcs the Republican party to place in no.
mination a strong and uncXceptional can
didate for that Office. There are many OK
celeut names presented, but in looking ov
er the list we can come to no other conclu-
sion than that the State Convention cannot
do wiser or more popular act than 10 con-
fer the Gubernatorial nomination on the
Hon. John b. Packer, of Northumberland
county. Mr.. Packer does not seek the posi-
ton in question, but as it is becoming prin-
ciple, and n good one too, to let the Office
seek the man,-as he is no aspirant for
the position-hs nomination on that princi-
pie would be more acceptable to the public
generally, and more satisfactory to all dis
satisfied parties. We have not seen a
name mentioned in connection with this Of
flee which stands as flvorably with the poo-
pie throughout the State as does Mr.. Pack
er's--he having had much experience in pub
lie life, and being acknowledged one of the
ablest lawyers in the old Commonwealth.
In public as well rs in private life he has
proven himself the friend of the labor
ing classes; and by his persistent course in
advocating the interests Of the mechanics
and laboring men, as well as those OF his
own State, he has placed himself so far
above suspicion that the most fastidious
"Reformer'' can end no fault in him. Be
ing n gentleman Of the highest character
and an able dcbater-c0mpctCn t. cope
with tie most gifted chtmpipn Of the De-
mocratic party-he may be said to be the
man for the times. During the late rebel
lion Mr.. Packer was one of the most yea
lous supporters Of the government, and
lii'tuliCoICu NIAC SllNNllbl VI l'i''Nooi'li
of fealty by giving most literally from lis
private fund as well as his time to sustain
the integrity of the nation. When his ma
tive State was invaded, he was one of the
first to shoulder his muskct anil cutter the
tented field as a private soldier ready to sa-
crfce his life and all if need be for his
country.
Mr. Packer is n sound anl reliable Re
publican, thoroughly imbued with the pro-
gressive principles Of the times. And al
though hailing from Il Democratic county,
if nominated, he would carry it by majo-
rity that has never been reached before by
any candidate of either party. He is in a
word, gentleman who would dignity the
Executive chair of this Commonw, al h to
degree that would fill the hearts Of all ho-
nest men with glow Of pride.
IT appears that York county also hasi its
Ring who managed the affairs of that coun
ty. The people became tired, however, o.
paying the heavy taxes to line the pockets
of the Ring, applied to the Legislature and
had an Act passed to investigate the af
fairs of the county. No sooner was this
done than the vouchers were stolen, so thu
the evidence Of the theft cannot be discoy
cred. The only way for the people to do