The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-23
J!)e yeGcraonian.
The duty Of Pennsylvania Del
egases at GinCifR NATL.


cy s Gen JOHN E. HARTRANFT, Governor
of the State Other sections of the Union
acknowledge the fealty of the State to Re-
publicanism, and the entire fitness and trust
worthness of the candidate which she pre-
sents. Her own people thoroughly know
the man who has served them so honestly
and faithfully, and thousands of Patriots
scattered ali over the country know him per-
tectly from association with him on many a
hard fought battle field, and through many
an arduous campaign for the Union, as one
worthy to be trusted in every emergency aud
under all circumstances He earned his
name of patriot in literal baptism of fire.
inaugmated for the salvation of his country,
nor shrauk from trial and danger until the
last rebel had laid down the arms raised for
the destruction of the government
We would disparage the claims Of no man
named for the position, but no man risked
more than JOHN F. HARTRANFT when risks
were dangerous, and no man since the
war has shown himself possessed Of more
sterling qualities or made more persistent
efforts for the maintenance Of their honor
and integrity Of the country than he
Why then should Pennsylvanian' hes
5tate not only to present but to push to
nomination the man who deserves so well
vi thcm-the man whose nomination would
certainly honor both the party aud the Ma
ton and secure success? Why should Penn
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SEE is go much the case, speak of the move
for his nomination as a mere compliment to
Pennsylvania and her patriotic Governor?
Why talk about a solid vote Of the State del
egation on first ballot for HARTRANFT, and
then, huzza boys. for scramble, for who
ever else may seem to bc nearest the goal OF
mans highest ambition? Why thus belittle
Pennsylvania by making her name by-word,
and her aspirations but begging appeal to
e tickled by mere compliment, and the ef
forts of her politicians but an attempt to Sc
sure bid as for 50 many sheep in the sham
blcs or the part Of corrupt hangers on? Ne.
Let US, as men who deserve = higher status
than this, go into the work in earnest, and
in presenting the name Of JOHN T. HART
EANFr present it to win the need Of honor
which, on every principle of right ana justice
lciongs to Us.
We conceive that in asking the roaina-
ton for this noble son of Pennsylvania our
delegates at Cincinnati will not step single
j)t beyond what due exercise of right JUS
tice would cbeerfuIly accord to US; and We
feel that VIC bat belittle our position as the
keystone Of the Unions grand arch, when
We consent to be tickled with a compliment,
which, indeed is neither more nor less than
submitting to be despoiled of our right for
a very low price-the bartering away Of
most valuable prerogative for empty air. III
Is not thus that Pennsylvania Republicans
snust act if they ever wish to secure respect
Tor the State or It's people, or recognition as
power in the land It is this course, pre-
cisely, that has compelled US to run through
nearly twelve years Of National administra
tion without voice in s'-c Cabinet, and
lnade all applications for honorable positions
il the government subjects for Laughter and
scorn.
We hope the course to be pursued ly our
delegation at Cincinnati will Eipe out this re-
proach under which We labor, and that their
conduct viii he such as to show, without .
doubt, that in presenting SO excellent and
thoroughly available a candidate as John
+. Hartranft for the Presidency we, TO speak
pointedly mean business in the fullest ac-
Of the term, and that our advances
il this regard must be met with proper con
sideration and respect.
When we convince our brethren of other
States that we are in earnest and that the
season Of uere compliment has gone by for
es. they will lie prepared TO listen to our de-
sres, and we can conceive of no time so suit
able for making the effort as the present. =
In ary event let Us hear no more Of solid,
complimentary votes on first ballot for JOHN
f. HARTRANFT at Cincinnati He is too
good man ana has administered the affairs
of our noble Commonwealth too surely for
the protection and advancement Of our best
interests 20 be thus treated