Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-07-13


WE copy the following from tho Bucks
county Intelligcncer, one Of the ablest jour-
nails in the State. Its editor, Mr.. Henry
Darlington, is gentleman we'll posted in
the politics Of Pennsylvania, and is not apt
to be mistaken in his observations
POLITICAL SENTIMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
a recent trip through the northern and
western part of the State, in company with
the editors of many political newspapers
ofboth parties, afforded a good opportunity
of becoming acquainted with the political
situation as it now stands. Our informa--
ton embraces not less than two-thirds of
the State, and we believe it to be entirely
trustworthy. The grand topic of discus
sion everywhere was the prospective en-
dorsement of Greeley and Brown by the
Democratic Convention ut Baltimore. 1t
appeared to be regarded as certainty by
every one. To the Democratic editors the
prospect was not pleasing one. At least
three-fourths of them were frank and out
spoken in their expressions of dislike and
reluctance. They said that the acceptance
Of Greeley would compel them to deny the
political principles that they have always
held to as the faith of the Democratic par
ty. 1t would be confession that Greeley,
their bitter and constant enemy, was right
after all. 1t would be square surrender
of everything they have contended for in
the past. In return for deserting their
party faith they would possibly get Pres
ident on whom no man could depend. Yet
in view of the nomination of Greeley at
Baltimore few were prepared to say that
they would not accept him. Two or three,
however, openly declared that they would
never advocate the election of Greeley. The
result will be that Greeley and Brown will
receive a nominal support from the great
mass of the Democratic press of the State.
But they will have no heart in the fight,
and will shed no tears when he is beaten.
He never has been and never can be a
Democrat, and they are not willing TO fur
nish all the votes to elevate their bitterest
enemy to the Presidency.
Among the Republicans there was no
apparent division of sentiment. President
Grant will receive the solid support Of his
party for reelection. In the northern and
western counties, which the Tribune has
stated to be full Of Greeley Republicans,
they are really as scarce as in the eastern
portion of the State. We were assured by
Intelligent and candid residents that in
Erie and Crawford counties, where q great
dsaflCction has been claimed, the actual
number of Greeley men is very small.
Those who have engaged in the movement
are generally men who have been disap-
pointed in local political aspirations. All
the counties in that region will give at
| least the usual Republican majoritcs next
! fall. Whatever detection there may be
will be more than compensated by the
! Democratic opposition to the Greeley tick
ct, with decided balance in our favor.
| In regard to the State ticket, the Demo
Gratis were found to be thoroughly united
upon Buckalew and his colleagues. Buck
alew is not popular man by any means,
but he will get n solid party vote. The
candidates for Supreme Judge and Auditor
| General will be supported as a matter Of
course. 1t is evident that party demora-
| lization on the Presidential question does
not extend to the State canvass. Among
the Republicans there was found to be far
less division aud dissatisfaction than we
had supposed. Over the greater part of
the State the eutre party vote would now
be given to General Hattranft for Govern
or. The opposition to him is mostly local,
and cannot exceed few thousand votes.
1t is far less than it was before the Presi-
dental nomination, for people begin to see
that success. in October is essential to vic
! tory in November. A belief also grows
that General Iiartranft has been unjustly
connected with certain transactions at
Harrisburg, and that his only real relation
! was to expose ana deuUu"~- ther, We
conclude that llartranit is gaining strength
in !he State, despite the bitter n..acNs ~, ol
Will ThaNe aNa that yheand hsead successfn iics COM M
test. Judge Mercur is universally accent
able, and his cause nccds no especial adyo-
cacy. The candidate for A~litor General.
Mr.. Allen, will lose some votes in the
northwestern counties, but will probably
secure enough to carry him through.
On the whole, there is far less political
agitation in Pennsylvania than is usual at
this stage of a Presidential contest. There
is certainly less political and personal as
perlty. ct there is carnGstness enough to
make it quite certain that heavy vote will
be cast, and that the October election ut
least will be decided according to old party
divisions. Republicans and Democrats
| Will meet each other on the old ground, and
night the same battle over again. The effect
OF the Greeley movement, as it now ap-
pears, will be much more to the disadvant-
age OF the Democrats, than to the Republi,
cans: The latter are practically united !;
the former are fearfully divided and de-
moralized. That the Democrats of the
state can make an aggressive campaign with
broken ranks, and with Presidential candi-
dates who are repulsive to many of them,
is very improbable. The Republicans have
decidedly the advantages of the situation
thus far. and with fair management and
active effort they can hardly fail to gather
the sheaves of victory.
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