Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-25

Making together POI votes, being fifty three
votes more than majority OF the VIII ole electo-
Tal college.
Tha, a majority of the electors OF these States
prefer the election Of Gen. Harrison TO that Of
the Presidents nominee, we most sincerely be.
lieve and assured that all that is wanting to
elect General Harrison by the electoral colleges
Is to demonstrate that il can be accomplished,
we shall devote our humble efforts TO harmonic
the elements in conflict, by enforcing patriotic
surrender of personal preference on the altar OF
public duty Indeed, how proud 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
wee. He has negotiated a treaty by which the
government have obtained territory OF vast ex-
tent lie has disburScd 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
Tor his official influence.
The official candidate is supported by corps oil
pensiohed presses, and a combination OF othce-
holders, aided by the most unheard OF expendi-
tare in the public money. The President HIM
self and the heads of departments openly set the
example of electioneering- putting up the OIL
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
I've expenses of the government have increased,
are increasing, and ought to be diminished =
Does not every one see that the election OF Mr..
Van Buren, will perpetnate these abuses! Ii
there be abuses aud 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 to correct these abuses. IL they are
Confined in tborp will he n reform. MIR,
' an Buren, is pledged 10 administer the govern
ment as it 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 to bring IN new men VINO
have no interest in conccaing abuses.
The necessity Of bold, fearless, and indpen'
dent press at this place, which, aided by an ac-
I'VE corresponding committee, shall, from time
10 time. make known facts and concentrate the
schon and sentiment Of the people, IS inGlspensl
Ole TO the success of the peoples candidate. II
" cause Of regret that such paper had not been
established at an earlier day, but, although the
election is near at hand, much can be done a
hitle effort on the part of the people, and espe-
ciay Of the press friendly to our cause, is alone
required and the committees already organized
c1H give 10 the Mirror circulation that VIII en-
able 1t to do much service. We therefore call
upon the people every where TO arouse. The
PGnderers can aud must be defeated
Editors with whom we exchange, and those
opposed 10 the official candidate, are requested
+" insert this prospectus.
The Mirror is now printed at Washington CT
~ District Of Columbia, twice week, at hVe
collars per anrum. RUFUS DAWES.
aShington, August 6. 1856.