Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-10-13

Tennessee Is Georgia III
Making together POI votes, being fifty three
votes more than a majority OF the whole clecto-
raj college.
Thai a majority Of the electors Of these States
prefer the election of Gen. Harrison 10 that oil
the Presidents nominee, we most sincerely be :
Iieye (; and assured that all that is wanting to
clec, General Harrison by the electoral colleges
is TO 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 of
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 peoplei 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. lie 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, and a combination Of office
holders, aided by the most nnheard OF expendi-
ture in the public money. The President HIM
self, and the heads of departments opcnly set the
example of electioneering-putting up the off
ces, the contracts, and patronage Of the govern
nent in exchange for party services. Does any
w dOdUA AdtNes 1CNS va AZ Abht tbat
the expenses OF the government have increased,
are increasing, aud ought 10 be diminished p
Does not every one see that the election Of Mr..
Van Buren, viii perpetuate these abuses? II
there be abuses, and that there be abuses the
facts proclaim trumpet tongucd, how are they 10
b: reformed. Certainly not by c~lecting Martin
Van Buren,. He and his party who live upon
the spoils Of Office, who have grown rich upon
official abuses and official spccuiations, are not
the mcn to correct these abuses. il they are
continued in Office there will be no reform. MIR.
Van Buren, is pledged TO administer the govern
mcnt 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 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 10 bring in new men who
have no interest in concerning abuses.
The necessity of a bold, fearless, and indpen.
dent press at this place, which, aided by an ac-
1--WE corresponding committee, shall, from time
toume, make known facts and concentrate the
action and sentiment Of The people, is inGispensi-
Die 70 the success OF the peoples candidate. II
IS cause Of regret that such a paper hal not been
established al an earlier day, but, although the
election is near at hand, much can be done a
Iitue effort on the part OF the people, and espe-
cialiy OF the 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
plunderers 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.
~, District Of Columbia, twice a week, al five
dollars per anGum. RUFUS DAWES.
Washington, August 6. i 1886.