Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-11-03

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 TO that oil
the Presidents nominee, we most sincerely be :
'lieye and assured that all that is wanting to
elect General Harrison by the electoral colleges
is 20 demonstrate that il can be accomplished,
we shall devote our humble efforts TO harmonize
the elements in conflict, by enforcing a patriotic
surrender Of personal preference on the altar oil
public duty. Indeed, how proud a contrast does
General Harrison present, when compared 10
the corrupt Spectators who are now using their
official stations and the public funds, 10 enrich
themselves at the expense OF the people! lie
has been for nearly forty years IN The pubic ser
vice. He has negotiated a treaty by which the
government have obtained a territory oil vast ex-
tent. lie has disbursed millions OF public mo,
ney and the breath OF suspicion has never
whispered that he abused his trust. lie has ne
yer received large donations in land or stocks
for his official influence.
The official candidate is supported by acorps Of
pensioned presses, and a combination OF oihce'
holders, aided by the most nnheard OF eSpendi-
ture in the public money. The President him
self, and the heads OF departments openly set the
example Of putting up the ON
lces, the contracts, and patronage oil the govern
mcnt in exchange for party services. Does any
one doubt these factsi Does any one deny that
I NV tNDtneGs VI II HOFNAh htNhN tH'N y
are increasing, and ought to be diminished p
Does not every one see that the election of Mr..
Van Buren, will perpetlate these abuses! II
there be abuses, and that there be abuses the
facts proclaim trumpet tongued, how are they to
be reformed? Certainly not by electing 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 10 correct these abuses. III they are
continued in office there will be no reform. Mr..
Van Buren, is pledged 10 administer the govern
ment as il is now administered ; the people want
REFORM. and they can reach reform only
through new men. The present party come in
to power prociaiming the necessity of frequent
tchanges 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 10 interest in concealing abuses.
TIL necessity of a bold, fearless, and indpen-
dent 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 inGispensi-
Bile to the success Of the peoples candidate. II
is cause Of re gret 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 on the part of the people, and espe-
cially ofthe press friendly TO our cause, is alone
required and the committees already organized
can give TO the Mirror a circulation that will en-
able II TO do much service. We therefore call
upon the people every where TO arouse. The
piundcrers 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 Ci-
y, District Of Columbia, twice a week, at tye
dollars per anrum. RUFUS DAWES.
Washington, August 6. 1886.