The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-16
RULE or OFFICE HOLDERS.

RULE OF OFFICE HOLDERS.
On Thursday last, MIR. Buchanan presented
in the Senate, the proceedings Of meeting
held at Philadelphia, in favor Of the Sub-trea-
sury scheme.
The Pennsylvania says, that c. j. NIGER
SOIL presided at the meeting, and among
other speakers was Col. PAGE, who II says
Addressed the meeting In favor Of a divorce Of
Bank and State--showing the power OF incorporated
wealth when connected with politics, and pointing
out the influence il exercises over The and
opinions OF the community, especially in large ci
ties He very forcibly portrayed It's corruptng ten
dency in reference To the Legislative bodies oil our
country, aud illustrated his argument in this respect
| by an ausion 70 the operations OF hired "borers,"
as they are called al the various seats OF govern
ment for the purpose of efectng the wishes OF those
BY whom they are employed"
| Who is Col. Pagel The Postmaster Of the
city of Philadelphia. An office holder The
most dangerous and impudent of all classes Of
borers." What can more fully portray the
corrupting tendency Of the policy now encou-
ragged Of these :. hireiings." as they were called
by Mr.. Kendall, exerting their influence, and
employing their stations, for the purpose Of
e6eeiing The yishes Of those By ,rhom they are
empioyed?"
| II is but a few weeks since we saw call
for similar meeting, signed, among others, by
the following:
GEORGE WoLr, Collector of the Customs
| JOHN HoRN, Naval Officer,
| JAMES PAGE Postmaster
JOHN M READ, District Attorney,
and in addition large number OF the subordinate
officers Of The Custom House and subservients in the
Post Office.
Yet, these individuals, and those (ther SUI
periors) who tolerate and justify such proceed
ings, claim to be the only pure Democrats of
the country! All who will not SO think, act,
and approve, they denounce as Federalists
and enemies to their country.
They claim also to be true, consistent JEFF
fersonian and Jacksonian Republicans, not
withstanding they set at defiance their creeds.
We ask those officious servants Of the peo-
pie, to read the following, without blushing, if
they can.
Extract from Mr. .Jcfsrsoa's Circular addressed to
OHcc-h0tdcrs under himself
"The President OF The United States has seen with
dissatisfaction officers of the General Government
taking, on various occasions active parts in the cleo
lions OF public tunctionaries, whether Of the General
or State Government. Freedom OF elections being
essential to the mutual independence of government
and Of the different branches of the sgme govern
ment, so vitality cherished by most Of our cohstu-
tons, il is deemed improper for officers depending
on the Executive OF the Union, TO attempt to control
or influence the free exercise of the elective right
Il is expected thai no officer will attempt to influence
the votes of other take any part in the bust
ness ole lectioneering-tha being deemed inconsis-
tent with the spirit of the constitution and his du
ties"
E1tract from President .Jackson's Inaugural address,
11arch4A, 1929.
inscribes on he lis. Of Eaecutive duties, in charac
ters too legbe ID be overlooked the task of reform
those ABUSES s THAT f HAVE xvi BROUGHT THE
PATRONAGE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN
MENT INTO CONFLICT WITH THE FREE
DOM OF ELECTIONS"
And who is G. J. Ingersoll that signs the
following resolution!
Resolved, That after trying National Banks, and
State Banks, the unquesionabe proof is, that all
Banks are injurious as the agents of the federal GO
vernment and The late suspension Of specie payment
superadded 10 all prr experience, imposes il as an
obv Gus duty on Congress TO enact laws for carrying
on Government without Banks.
We will answer who this individual is. He
is the same who, but few years ago, intro
duced and carried through the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania, resolutions in favor Of re-char-
tering the Bank Of the United States! The
same who write a letter to Mr.. Madison. and
another to Mr.. Crawford, to draw forth from
them letters in favor of National Bank and
of The Bank. This is the man who would
now demolsh all banks!
We are pleased to see that meeting has
been called by The people of Philadelphia to
express their opinions in relatiollto the scheme
of their ''hirelings."