The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-01-13


policy, which extends protection and encoor-
agement to the domestic industry Of the coun-
try, and gives aid to objects OF internal I'M
provement II is Of subordinate consideration,
by whose fundamentally the government IS adj
ministered, so that thereby 1.-The public welfare IS
promoted. And If, at any time, the enlightened,
the patriotic, and the faithful, who have disln-
terestedly and devotedly served the Ration, are
obliged to retire before the prejudice which
distorts, and he wilfulness which misrepre-
senis both the character and the consequences
of their measures, it is he highest relief to
witness, in those who succeed TO their places,
a disposition to sustain their counsels and to
follow their footsteps, in the pathway Of polii-
cal wisdom and duty. While, therefore, AZ
citizens of the Republic, We glory, in that the
condition the country warrants the glowing
picture Of prosperity and grandeur which is
displayed before US, as constituents Of the gov
eminent, we are not 10 be unmndful, that it
is the result Of the virtue Of the people, and Of
the fidelity of those who were their agents, in
times which are past The present admins
tration do not now exhibit trophies Of their own
requirement, but the extent and value Of the
rich treasure Of blessings accumulated by Illus
trious predecessors, and committed to their
keeping. A jealous people will note the num-
Der Of these talents, and justly demand a cor
TespouuIlS account oI tnelT stewardship.
In approving generally, ofthe sentiments ex-
pressed in the Message, neither consistency
nor candor requires an assent to all the propo-
sitions which it contains. There are, indeed,
matters to be found there, about which there
may yet be somewhat more than mere specula-
tive differences Of opinion. The constitution
may be amended, in the manner suggested, and
nevertheless, seat on the Bench, a place in
the Cabinet, diplomatic appointment, or the
numherless Dope ndencies Of station, reward
subserviency TO the ambition Of an aspirant for
Office. The blood of the Indians may yet stain
The faith Of treaties. The bank Of the United
States may be destroyed, and machinery Of
moned influence substituted, as we'll adapted
TO corrupt the States and consolidate the Union.
These are subjects of fearful interest, upon
which the language Of the President cannot
fail 20 produce increased anxiety and appre-
hension. But, in the love Of country, in the
spirit Of harmony and Cancellation, in respect
for those honored and TO be honored with ex-
pressions Of the highest confidence Of the peo-
pie, and for the intelligence Of the people who
bestow or may withhold this confidence, dis
trust of their proper final disposition should be
postponed to future opportunities for ooserva-
ton and opposition limited 10 just occasions
for disapproval of official action.
Aside from the Message, there has been
much in the political events of the last year TO
lament and to condemn. We have seen the
fire Of party discord enkindled in the land and
brethren of the same political family and faith
a!ienated, and set in hostility TO each other
We have seen one Administration put down,
with reproach, and another triumphanty plac-
ed in its stead, protesting, as is now apparent,
the same once reprobated principles Of gener-
al policy, and to pursue doubtless the same
obnoxious system of public measures. We
have had under this new Administration, mel
ancholy witness, in numerous instances, of the
more effectual claims Of men TO consideration,
than of principle, or the public good and we
have seen the venerable patriot Of the RevoIu-
ton, veterans of the first and Of the second war
Of Independence, able and faithful civil off,
GERS, laborious and dependant clerks, driven
from their only means Of support, and the door
of employment shut against them, for no other
reason than the unworthy suspicion, that in
tegrity may not be proof against corruption by
long service, or that loss of place was fit pun
ishment for an incorporating exercise of the
rights OF freemen.
These remarks are not made TO crafty a
spirit Of discomfort, or from particular regard
to the cases Of individuals, but from deep
and solemn conviction, that the precedent
which has been given, and the principles avow-
ed in its justification, unless rebuked by a
strong tone Of public sentiment, will reach to
the vitality Of our institutions, and subveTt the
foundation of civil liberty. What is more be-
coming the character of the patriotic citizen,
than TO canvass the qualifications Of candi-
date for public trust, to attend the polls, and
to deposit his vote in the ballot box To do
this is among his highest obligations. To neg
lect this, is 10 be Indifferent to his most pre-
cious privileges. In what manner, then, can
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Of duties, common to every citizen, entitle one
individual to reward or subject another TO pun
ishment? The government ia surely to be adj
ministered in harmony among its officers, and
when there exists difference as to the princi-
plies upon which the administration should be
conducted, those who are assigned TO act to-
gether in measures, should be Of Concordance
Gus sentiment. The Supreme Executive De-
partment is an unity, and here, especially.
should be confidence and concert between its
members. But upon every change in the head
Of this department, to sweep through the land
with hesom OF removal, 10 make the person.
al support Of the successful candidate sufi-
Gent ground for appointment, and an honest
preference for defeated competitor, forfeit
ture OF favor, is 10 corrupt the purity Of cleo
tons, by the brides Of Office, and convert a
government of constitutions and laws into a
tyranny Of men.
Let it not be considered departure from
appropriate duties, that this reference has been
made to circumstances connected with the ac-
ministraton of the Federal Union. The citi.
zens Of the Commonwealth are alike cons,itu-
ents of the general government. The indie
pendence Of the States cannot be reserved but
through the freedom Of the nation. Jealousy
and never sumbering vigilance are the only
security of the people. Whenever a selfish
trucking to the predominancy Of party shall
prevent the alarm of danger, liberty will cease
TO be enjoyed. and the country, either by for
eign force, or domestic despotism, he ensiaved.
LEVI LINCOLN.
Council Chamber, Boston, January 6, 1880.
Worcester. SIS. Probate Office, Dee SO, 1899.
TO the Widow and Heirs of IrnAMAR WanD. io,,
Of Philipston, in said County, ESQ., deceased and 10