The state journal., 1884-01-12
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 1884.

so satisfactory that all true Republi-
cans are to-day wreathed in approx
ing smiles There is certainly a cause
for rejoicing, for the personal of the
ticket is one that cannot be exceled
in any particular. 1t is said that
coming events cast their shadows be.
fore them, and we trust the rule may
prove invaluable IS regards the cleo
ton of our nominees. The outlook
is certainly encouraging, They have
SO ably and solidly presented their
claims and so strongly and favorably
endeared themselves to the average
voter during the canvas and are pos
sessed of such sterling worth and in
Vulnerable com nerslable traits of
character that We can conceive of no
reason why they should not receive
the unanimous support of the Repub-
Iican party. Under the leadership of
Messrs. Smith, Peirie and Warwick,
once more our grand old party will
be lead to victory, and thereby our
lost municipal prestige will have been
regained and place us on a sound and
certain basis for perpetuating solid,
true and unalloyed Republican princi-
Piles. | admonish those who are inter
ested in the affairs of the city to labor
tothat end. 1t has been suggested that
Mr.. Smith would not likely give to
our colored brethren proper represent
tation on the police force and in other
municipal offices. In connection
Herewith permit me to express a be-
lief, which is that Mr.. King, the
present executive, gave US represen-
tation for policy, which was good, in
asmuch as we got it, but Mayor
Smith | feel warranted 10 saying,
from what | know of him, will not be
found wanting and will give it from
principle. 1t is known that he has
always done battle for the right and
was never known to desert friend.
We favor Mr.. Warwick for Solici-
tor because we believe him to be the
right man for the place. His we'll
known ability and vast experience
places him deservedly above the
average. No better selection could
have been made.
Mr.. G. G. Peirie's nomination for
Tax Receiver is a compliment highly
deserving and doubtless meets the
approval of all. Mr.. Hunter may be
an efficient officer, but | am compelled
to state the facts as they exist and
lay before your readers the consisten-
cy by supporting Mr.. Peirie. The
fact cannot be overlooked that Mr..
Hunters principal support comes
from the troublesome faction of the
Republican party known as the Com
mittee of One Hundred, but in reality
are enemies to Republican principles
and they aided and abetted by the
more honorable but less formidable
enemy (the Democrats)have defeated,
yes slaughtered, some of our best and
most staunch Republican leaders,
among whom was our friend, patriot
aad we'll beloved soldier, Gen. James
A. Beaver. 1t is time for Republi-
cans to cut loose from such unholy
alliances and support for office men
who are in no way connected with
them. We need straightforward and
untalnted Republicans, and that the
city of Philadelphia is awake to this
fact and have sounded the key note
is evinced by Mr.. Pierie's nomina-
ton.
The tocsin of war has been sound
ed. We have it in our power to elect
our officers without their aid, all init
nations to the contrary notwithstand-
ing, and if we do 1T must ultimately
redown in their political dethrone-
ment. If every true Republican will
do his duty in February the one hun
dred would be bosses will be taught
a lasting lesson. Mr.. Pierre is the
man whom we can elect, and with
his election we promote an honest,
Trustworthy and eminent co-workcr
in the cause of Republican principle.
If the masses will pause and consider
his vast experience in financial mat
tiers in connection with his duties as
financial secretary of the Commercial
Exchange, and further consult the re-
cords of the North American of
which he is financial editor, l say if
they pause and consider these and
other commendable points in his his
tory, there can be to an honest voter
but one conclusion and that is 10 sup
port him.
The nominations are highly credit
able to the citizens of Philadelphia,
and we shall hail with joy the tidiDgs
of their election.
We are glad to chronicle the fact
that Mr.. Jacob Pernell has been nom
mated for common council in the 7th
ward. So far so good, l do earnestly
hope that he may be successful in sc