Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-10-20

Making together Dol votes, being ffty-three
votes more than a majority OF the whole electo
raj college.
Tha, 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 to
elect General Harrison by the electoral colleges
il, TO demonstrate that il can be accomplished,
we shall devote cur humble efforts TO harmonize
the elements in conflict, by enforcing a patriotic
surrender OF personal preference on the altar OF
public duty. Indeed, how proud a contrast does
General Harrison present, when compared to
the corrupt Spectators who arc now using their
official stations aud the public funds, 10 enrich
themselves at the expense OF the people! He
has been for nearly forty years in the public ser
vice. He has negotiated a treaty BY which the
government have obtained a territory OF vast ex-
tent. He has disbursed millions OF public mo-
ney and the breath Of suspicion has never
whispered that he abused his trust. He has ne
yer received large donations in land or stocks
for his official influence.
The official candidate is supported by a corps Of
pensioned presses, aud a combination Of office
holders, aided by the most unheard of expepdi-
ture in the public money. The President him
self, and the heads Of departments opealy set the
example Of electioneering-putting up the OIL
ces, the contracts, and patronage OF the govern
ment in exchange Tor party services. Does any
one doubt these facts! Does any one deny that
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are Increasing, and ought to be diminished r.
Does not every one see that the election Of Mr..
Van Buren, will perpetuate these abuses If
there be abuses, and that there be abuses the
facts proclaim trumpet, iongued, how are they to
be reformed? Certainly not by e~lecting Martin
Van Buren,. He and his party who live upon
the spoils Of Office, who have grown rich upou
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 Buren, is pledged TO administer the govern.
ment as il is now administered the people want
REFORM, ami they can reach reform only
through new men. The present party come in
to power p~roclaiming 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 concealing abuses.
The necessity Of a bold, fearless, and indpen-
dem press at this place, which, aided by an ac-
tive corresponding committee, shall, from time
TO time, make known facts and concentrate the
action and sentiment Of the people, is indispensi-
Bile to the success Of the peoples candidate. II
is cause Of regret that such a paper had not been
established at an earlier day, but, although the
election is near at hand. much can be done a
little effort OH the part Of the people, and espe-
cially of the press friendly 10 our cause, is alone
required aud the committees already organized
can give 10 the Mirror a circulation that will on
able II TO do much service. We therefore call
upon the people every where TO arouse. The
can and must be defeated.
Editors with whom we exchange, and those
opposed 10 the official candidate, are requested
to insertthis prospectus.
The Mirror is now printed at Washington CT
ty, District Of Columbia, twic a week, at five
dollars per anEum. RUFUS DAWES.
Washington, August 6. 1896.