Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-01-06
WHAT THE WEST CLArMs-Tbe Pitts

WHAT THE WEST CLAIMs.-The Pitts
burg Gazette gives expression to what is
probably the general feeling of the Republi-
cans in The western section of the States in
regard to the candidates for Governor,
Auditor General and United States Sepa-
tor. The Gazette lays claim for the West
| to the'United States Senator, provided Gen.
Cameron is not candidate for reelection
and also insinuates that pretentioas will
be put forward from that quarter for Co
vernon and Auditor General. 1t is most
likely our friends over the Alleghenies will
agree with the Gazette to be satisfied with
two of the offices. Thatis matter, how
ever, which the Republican State Conven-
ton and the Legislature must settle-and
they will no doubt do it in a manner salts
factory to all sections. The following is
the Gazette article to which we have allud-
ed:
THE STATE CANVASS.
The canvass for the Republican nomina-
ton for successorship to Gov. John w.
Geary has commenced in right good earn
est, and lhe very interesting work of salte
making and salte breaking goes on with
much animation in POLITICAL circles. The
names of many good and true men have
been mentioned i'll connection with the
honor, and judging from the outlook, we
feel confident that the material for q wor-
thy standard bearer in the important COM
ing campaign will not be difficult to find.
The question of geographical allotment has
been already raised, the western end of the
State claiming the ownership of the office
r,,,, al, T.
at this time question that is q little previ-
Gus. It's solution can best be solved when
the Office of Auditor General shall have
been filed. In selecting for it the lamented
DR.. Stanton, of Beaver, a right was granted
the western counties by the party. Should
his successor be chosen also from the west,
then the east can with good grace ask for the
Governorship. Until after the Legislature
shall meet there can hardly be any correct
prophecy made as to the political situation
regarding Republican candidacy in Peun-
sylyania. So far as we are concerned. and
we feel assured that we are not alone in the
matter, we shall be contented with the
Auditor Gencralship and satisfied with the
selection of the candidate for Governor
from the East, but we insist that it is 4
right and just claim that we now put for
ward for the next United States Senator
provided, however, that our ilustrious
present representative, Hon. Simon Came
ron, adheres to his determination not to
again permit his name to be used as can
didate. Ills long and distinguished SER
vice lift him outside of either the east or
west and make him the property of nc
section but that of the whole people of the
Commonwealth, and statesmen in whom
the entire nation claim right of ownership
Hence in the event of his continued refusal
to be a candidate for reelection we shall
claim, in behalf of the western end of the
State, hs successor. The counties this
side of the Alleghenies have contributed
their full share of work in maintaining the
Republican supremacy of the State, and
have as important interests in national af:
fairs as they of the other side. and are un-
doubtedly entitled to the next Senator. In
all sincerity we say to our eastern pnlitica
friends, parcel ont and distribute other Stat
offices as you may, but the ,reStern Republi
cans CW demand at your hands the election
Of an United States Senator ont Of Their olCI
number. This demand is fair and Just. and
no good reason can exist why it should not
be complied with in all graciousness and
good temper.