Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-09-01

Tennessee 10 Georgia IL
Making together POI votes, being fifty three
votes more than majority OF the VIII ole clecto-
ra college,
Tha, majority Of the electors Of these States
prefer the election Of Gen. Harrison TO that oil
the Presidents nominee, we most sincerely be-
lieve and assured that all that is wanting TO
elect General Harrison by the electoral colleges
10 to demonstrate that il can be accomplished,
we shall devote our humble efforts TO harmoni
the elements in conflict, by enforcing patriotic
surrender OF personal preference on the altar oil
public duty. Indeed, how proud 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. lie has negotiated treaty by when the
government have obtained territory OF vast eX-
tent. He has disbursed millions OF public mo-
hey and the breath Of suspicion mas never
whispered that he abused his trust. lie has ne
Yer received large donations Ia lanu OF s'ocks
for his official influence.
The official candidate is supported by corps OIL
pensioned presses, and a combination oi ONCE
holders, aided by the most unheard OF expendl-
ture in the public money. The President MN
self, and the heads of departments opehiy SCI ,ne
example of electioneering-put up mo ON
cei the contracts and patronage oil the govern
ment in exchange for party services. Does any
one Doubt these facts; Does any one deny mat
ID, cYpenses of the government have increased
are increasing. and ought to be diminished z
Does not every one see that me eiectioh VI 4i,,
Van Buren, will perpetuaie these ABUSES IL
there be abuses, and that there be ABUSES inc
lacts proclaim trumpet ,tonsued, now are Ny =:
be reformeds Certainly not by elect!ng Maruh
Van Buren,. He and his party who 1--we upon
the spois of office, who have grown rich upon
official abuses and official spccuiations, are not
the men to correct these abuses. IL they arc
continued in office there will be no reform mr.
ian Buren, is pledged 10 administer the govern
nent as il IS now administered the people want
REFORM. and they can reach reform only
through new men. The present party come IN
10 power procaiming the necessity OF frequent
chances in office. The only means by which the
people can he satisfied, by which they can hoid
their public servants 10 proper accountability,
is, at propcr intervals TO bring in new men who
have no interest in conceaing abuses
The necessity Of bold, fearless, ana ihuPeh'
dent press at this place, which, alded py aH "c
tive corresponding committee, shall, from uine
totime. make known facts and concentrate 'he
action and sentiment Of the people, is mclspehsi
bic TO the success Of the peoples candidate, IL
Is cause of regret that such paper hal not oeeh
established at an earlier day, but, although tue
election is near at hand, much can be done
little effort on the part OF the people, ana espe-
sally Of the press friendly to our cause Is aion1
required and the committees already organized
can give 10 the Mirror a circulation that VIII en-
able IT to do much service, we therefore eau eau
upon the people every Wher1c " S''"S''
plunderers can and must be defeated
Editors with whom we exchange, and those
opposed 10 the official candidate, are requested
" nsertthis prospectus. r,l;x+or ~.
The Mirror is now printed at washington s VI,
y, District of Columbia, twice week, az ~ 1--WE
dollars per anEum. RUFUS DA Eos
NashingtoA, AUGUST 8. lS36.