Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-09-25

FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR,
DAVID ROCKEFELLER. of Sunbury.
The REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Never before had the Republicans of Nor
cumberland county cause to feel more
pride in their ticket than they have in the
ticket formed on Tuesday last. The Con-
vention was full, and it was composed oi
of intelligent men who felt an interest in
the success Of the party as well as in the Sc
lection Of good men as public servants--even
more so than at any convention ever held
before. Its deliberations were of the most
harmonious character, and the most en-
thusiastic feeling was exhibited. Every
delegate felt the importance OF selecting
men that will keep up the reputation OF the
Geaublican party by a strict adherence to
dirty if elected-such as will fully carry
OFT what has been commenced by the Re
publican officers of the county, an honest
and IIdicious expenditure OF the public
monies To effect this, men of irreproach-
able character must be selected. In this
the delegates had an easy task to perform,
as all the candidates offered were men who
conld De trusted in any position, and
consequently the selections of the conven-
ton give satisfaction to the entire Repub-
lican party To-day we can truly assert
that the parE is more united than in any
previous camlaign ; and with the popular
ticket nominated will carry the county be-
yond a question.
The ticket is hesded by Hon. John b.
Packer for Congress- .y the unanimous vote
of the convention. NJ. Packer is so well
and fayorably known tothe people of this
county and the district, that we do not deem
it necessary to say much il regard to him.
His public career is unblemshcd and moth
ing can be said detrimental tohis character,
public or private. His friend, in the oppo-
site party as well as in his own, are many.
He is more truly, perhaps, the candidate
Of the people than any man that has yet
been on any ticket Of either party. He has
been tried in public as well as private life,
and has gained the confidence of the mas
ses whose interests he watches with care
and assiduity. In the councils of the ma
ton he has always been found to labor for
the interests ofthe laboriug classes, through
which he has gained national reputation,
and which gives him position and influence
advantageous to the interests ofthe people of
his district. That be will receive the nomi-
nation Of the district, and that his election
will be secured by large majority, is be-
yon6 question. There is vet trouble in
many of the Southern States. Southern
disloyalty is not yet entirely extinct, as is
apparent through the late troubles in Loui-
siana, and we need men in Congress who
have broad and intelligent views of the sit
uation, and who will act in harmony with
the defenders Of our free institutions. 1t is
not the interest of any particular party 10
be represented in Congress by such men as
Mr.. Packer. but the interests of the whole
people demand it at the present time.
The candidates for Assembly, DIR. J J. |
John, of Shamokin, aid John /. Parker, of
are both gentlemen of more !
han ordinary intelligence, and their inte-
gritty Of character is unquestionable. DR.. |
John has resided in the coal region during
lis whole life where he has been interested |
u the chief interests Of that section, coal |
md iron, and has made the wants of the |
miner, and those of the laboring class, a
tudy. Being working man himself all !
lis life, he will understand their interests
md those Of the region, better than any
nan that could have been selected. He is
man Of ability, and will make represen-
ative Of whom the county may well be
,rou6.
Mr.. Parker was reared on farm in the
Ipper end of the county, where he resided
ntil he became of sufficient age to learn a
rade when he learned that of wheelwright.
Ie is an excellent mechanic, and followed
he business for some years when he again
esumed farming. As a business man be
as few superiors, and stands high in the
stimation Of his neiehbors, both Demo-
rats and Republicans. BY his election
he farmer and mechanic have an able ex-
onent OF their interests in our Legislative
Talls.
For District Attorney Gen. Jno. Kay
lement was renominated. All who have
TENDED our criminal courts well know
nat by his efficiency and promptness, bu-
ness has been greatly expedited, and mo-
ey saved the county. He has always
cen found prompt in the performance Of
is duty to the Commonwealth. by bis
bility as a lawyer he has been most sue
sssful in the performance of nis official du-
es, and as a gentleman ne is always found |
} be courteous to all in his private ard
Iicial relations.
Amos Vastine, Esq, was renominated
r County Commissioner. When Mr.. {
astine assumed the duties of this office, i
rec years ago, it is well known that the |
lances of the county were in a deplora5le {
'ndition. The county was indebted some ]
irty thousand dollars. The money of /
e payer was squandered, and the off t
g within the court house were in many I
spects denounced as n nuisance by men, b
rs Of both parties. After Mr.. Vastine b
tered upon his duties, change for the Ii
tier was apparent, and was soon so great P
at it was noticed By every one. Since IL
s administration commenced the tax a
yer has no doubt felt how important it is L
place men Of integrity in Office. BY care 8
d economy or in other words honest ma r
cement, the county debt was wiped out, r.
e taxes have been reduced several mills "
the dollar, and the Offices are in better
ndition than they have been for a num-
r of years. With such a record the peo- + +
of the county will exclaim "well done Il
on good and faithful servant, and will q
ct him 10 serve another year. l.