South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-08-20

end assured that all that is wanting to
cleo, General Harrison by the electo-
raj colleges, is to demonstrate that this
can be accomplished, we shall devote
our humble efforts to harmonise the ell
cments in conflict. by enforcing pat
riotjc 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 are now
using their official stations and the
public funds, to enrich themselves at
the expense of the people lie has
been for nearly 40 years in the public
service. He has negotiated treaties by
which the Government has obtained
territory Of vast extent. He has dis
bursed millions of the public money |;
aud the breath Of suspicion has never
whispered tina. he has abused his trust.
He has never received large donations
in lands or stocks for his official influ-
ence.
The official candidate is supported
BY corps of pensioned presses, and a
combination Of Office holders, aided by
the most unheard of extravaganza in
the expenditure Of the public money.
The President himself, and the heads
of departments openly set the example
of electioneering-putting up the Off
ces, the contracts, and the patronage
of the Government, 10 exchange for
party services. Does any one doubt
these factsf Does any one deny that
the expenses of the Government have
increased, are increasing, and should
be diminished Does not every one
seethat the election ofMr. Van Buren,
will perpetuate these abuses II there
be abuses, and that there are abuses,
the facts proclaim trumpet-tongued,
how are they to be reform Ger
tainly not by, electing MIR. Van Bursn.
he and his party, who live upon the
spolls OF Office, who have grown rich
upon official abuses and official spec
ulalions, are not the men to reform
those abuses. If they are continued
In office, there will be no reform. MIR.
Fan Barren is pledged to administer
the Government as it 10 now admins
tered. The people want REFORM,
and they can reach reform only
through new men. The present party
came into power proclaiming the ne.
cessity 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 prop
er accountability, is, at proper inter
vals TO bring in new men who have no
interest in concealing abuses.
The necessity Of a bold, fearless and
Independent press at this place, which,
aided by an active corresponding
committee, shall, frem time, 10 time,
make known facts and concentrate the
,ction and sentiments of the people, is |
Indispensable to the success Of the |
peoples candidate. II is a cause Of
'egret that such paper had not
been established at an earlier day {; |
'ut, although the election is near at
,and, much can be done a little eff
ort on the people, and especially of
he presses friendly to our cause, is a
one required. We, therefore, call up |
IN the people every where to arouse.
The plunderers can, and must be de-
Gated.
Editors with whom we exchange,
md those opposed TO the official candi-
late, are requested to insert this pros
,ectus.
The MIRRORS now printed at WASH |
ngton City, District of Columbia,
vice week "a. five dollars per annum.
RUFUS DAWES.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 1886