Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-10-06

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Making together POI votes, being fifty three
votes more than a majority Of the whole ~eiecto-
raj college.
That a majority Of the electors Of these States
prefer the election Of Gen. Harrison 10 that Of
the Presidents nominee. we most sincerely be
lieye ; and assured that all that is wanting 10
elect General Harrison by the electoral colleges
is 10 demonstrate that it can be accomplished,
we shall devote cur humble efforts TO harmonic
the elements in conflict, by enforcing a patriotic
surrender OF personal preference on the altar Of
public duty. Indeed, how proud q contrast does
General Harrison present, when compared TO
the corrupt spectators who are now using their
official stations and the public funds, 10 enrich
themselves at the expense Of the people! He
has been for nearly forty years in the public SER
vice. lie has negotiated a treaty by which the
government have obtained a territory of vast ex-
tent. lie has disburScd millions of publis mo.
ney and the breath OF suspicion has never
whispered that he abused his trust. He has me-
yer received large donations in land or stocks
for his official influence.
The official candidate is supported by q corps of
pensioned presses, and j combination Of office.
holders, aided by the most unhcard Of expendi-
turc in the public money. The President him.
self, and the heads Of departments openly set the
example OF cleciioneering-putt up the Off
ces, the contracts, and patronage Of the govern
ment IN exchange for party services. Does any
one doubt these facts! Does any one deny that
the expenses Of the government have Increased,
are increasing, and ought 10 be diminished p
Does not every one see that the election Of MIR.
AN Buren, will perpetuate these abuses? If
there be abuses, aud that there be abuses the
facts proclaim trumpet tongued, how are thcy TO
be reformed: Certainly not by ~electiug Martin
Van Buren,. He and his party who live upon
the spoils OF office, who have grown rich upon
official abuses and official speculations, are not
the men to correct these abuses. If they are
continued in Office there will be no reform. Mr..
V an BuHen is pledged 10 administer the govern.
ment as it lsnow administered the people want
REtORM. and they can reach reform only
through new men. The present party come in.
TO power proclaiming the necessity of frequent
changes in office. The only means by which the
people can be satisfied, by which they can hold
Their public servants TO a proper accountability,
is, at proper intervals TO bring in new men who
have no interest in concealine abuses.
The necessity Of a bold, fearless, and indpen.
dent press at this place, which, aided by an &C
tive corresponding committee, shall, from time
to time, make known facts and concentrate the
action and sentiment Of the people, is intispensi-
Bile to the success Of the peoples candidate. IL
Is cause OF regretthat such a paper had not been
established at AN earlier day, but, although the
election is near at hand, much can ne done . n
little effort on the part Of the people, and cspe.
cially ofthe press friendly to our cause, is alone
required and the committees already organized
can give 10 the Mirror a circulation that will en-
able II to do much service. We therefore call
upon the people every where TO arouse. The
plunderers can and must be defeated.
Editors with whom we exchange, and those
opposed 10 the official candidate, are requested
10 lnseTttbIs prospectus.
Inc Mirror rs now printed at w Arlington CT.
~, District Of Columbia, twice a week, at five
doi,ars per anrum. RUFUS DAWES.
Washington, August 6. 1886.