Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-18

Making together ZUl votes, being fifty three
votes more than majority of the VIII ole clecto.
raj college.
That majority Of the electors of these States
prefer the election Of Gen. Harrison TO that Of
the Presidents nominee, we most sincerely be-
leve and assured that all that is wanting to
elect General Harrison by the electoral colleges
is 10 demonstrate that il can be accomplished
we shall devote our humble efforts to harmouize
the elements in conflict, by enforcing patriotic
surrender OF personal preference on the altar of
public duty. Indeed, how proud a contrast does
General Harrison present, when compared TO
ihe corrupt spectators who are now using thei
official stations and the public funds, 10 enrich
themselves at the expense OF the people, He
has been tor nearly forty years in the public SER
vice. He has negotiated treaty BY which the
government have obtained 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. He has me-
yer received large donations in land or stocks
tor his official influence.
The official candidate is supported by corps of
pensioned presses, and combination Of office
holders, aided by the most unheard Of expendi-
lure IN the public money. The President him
cell, and the heads of departments openly set the
example OF electioneering-puttin up the off
ces, the contracts, and patronage of the govern
ment IN exchange for party services. Does any
one doubt these factsi Does any one deny that
the expenses of the government have increased,
are increasing, and ought TO be diminished p
Does not every one see that the election of Mr.
Van Buren, will perpetuate these abuses9 If
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
Inc men TO correct these abuses. Ii they are
continued in office there will be no reform. MIR.
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ment as il is now administered the people want
REFORM. and they 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 proper accountability,
Is, at proper intervals TO bring IN new men who
have no interest in concealng abuses.
The necessity Of bold, fearless, and indpen-
dent press at this place, which, aided by an ac-
tive corresponding committee, shall, from time
10 time. make known facts and concentrate the
action and sentiment of The people, is inGspensi-
bic to the success of the peoples candidate. Ii
is 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
little effort on the part OF the people, and espe-
cally ofth press friendly to our cause, is alone
required and the committees already organized
can give TO the Mirror a circulation that will en-
able 1t to do much service. We therefore cal
upon the people every where TO arouse. The
plunderers can and must be defeated
Editors with whom we exchange, and those
opposed TO the official candidate, are requested
TO insertth prospectus.
The Mirror is now printed at Washington CT
~, District of Columbia, twice a week, at five
RUFUS DAWES.
Washington, August 6. 1886.