Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-08-27
THE STATE NOMINATIONS,

So far as can be learned, the nomina-
tions made by the Republican State
Convention, which met at Harrisburg
On Wednesday, are well received, ex
cept by he Democracy. The following
from the Harrisburg State Journal fairly
sets forth the prevailing sentiment OF
the Republican press on the ticket;
In nominating r. W. Mackey for
State Treasurer we believe the Repub-
lican Convention did what was emf
nently right in response TO the popular
demand. The canvass for the position
was open, free and untrammelled. Mr..
Mackey and his friends started ost re-
eoguizing and respecting the claims OF
all other aspirants, and ready to obey
the popular decision Of the organization,
let who might be nominated. 1t was
not only manly but sagacious line OF
policy to pursue, and the result has es-
tablished its wisdom. The people re-
cognize its fairness while Mr.. Mackey
has reaped its benefits. His nomlna-
ton. and the manner in which IT was
done, is indeed high honor an honor
which will be worthily worn in the fu-
iure by continued faithful performance
Of duty such as has made his admins
tration as the financial officer cf the
State benefit to the people and a credit
TO the Commonwealth. We have moth
ing to fear in the canvass before us,
with this man as our candidate. His
official record is open to the people. We
are ready TO have 1t scanned-ready TO
have every portion of it laid bare, be-
cause the man that is known by lis acts
as an official, the greater will be his
popularity as Republican candidate.
And Just as faithful as he has been in
the performance of his official duties, so
has he been true to his party obliga-
tions. We have no Republican frmer
than he F; no adherent ready to make
greater sacrifices for the success Of his
principles. and none more ready to obey
the will of the majority of his party.
Had he not received the nomiation, We
believe he would to-day be as anxious
and sincere in his efforts to elect the
candidate OF his party as he can possi-
bly, be to secure his own success.
Judge Gordon's nomination, while 1t
surprised the Eastern delegation and
was not expected by TIE Northwest, is
not illogical or unfair, but is one of
those eminently right results which only
become fully appreciated for their value,
when the facts surrounding it are all
known. He is from a section of the
Safe not represented on the Supreme
Bench, and yet it is very important
locality, with litigation constantly be-
ing appealed to the higher courts, of
the utmost value The oil regions now
furnish some of the most important
suits argued in the Supreme Court in
volving land titles aud rights to other
property which require apersonal knowl-
edge of the Judges who are to hear such
appeals. Judge Gordon's nomination
will fill this demand, which added to
the fact that he already has experience
on the Bench, and is lawyer of fine
culture, will make him an acceptable
candidate to the people of his region as
we'll as to those of the entire State.
Such are our candidates. They are
men of whom We are proud, and with
them as standard bearers We have no
fear of the result of the contest before
us. All that We want is every Repub-
lican to do his duty, to be true to his
principles, and the result will be all
that they can desire.