Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-04-26
THE ENQUIRER.
LITCHFIELD, APRIL &c, 1888.

preceding page for an interesting article upon this
hackneyed subject The allegation was frequently
made in the locofoco papers Of this State, pending
the late eectioneering canvass, that the wing mer-
chants and manufacturers discharged their loco work.
men and gave employment only to wings. Whether
there was any truth in the allegation, we know not
but if there was it was only following the princi
pie adopted by our opponents. Look for instance at
the Postmasters throughout the State illustra-
ton of the proscriptive policy-the same as in one
case is illustrated by the Express. See every three
months, and ofener in the Cities column after column
of the loco presses filled with lists Of dead letters re-
manning in the post Offices, and contrast them with
the wing papers. Is this done because the loco pa
pers circulate more extensively, and therefore the
lists would fall under the observation of more persons
having letters: Not al all-for in most cases their
circulation is less-but because they belong to the
party" and hence must receive all the government
patronage. And yet these consistent tools of cor
rupt administration make loud cutlery ifa wing man
ufacturer or wing mechanic presunes, in selecting
his workmen, to employ those favorable to his inter-
est, instead of those who utterly opposed to it,
We know not, as we said before, if such things are
tone but if they are they perfectly reconceable
with the practice of their loco-foco brethren. Read
the article on the other page carefully.
THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
We give place to the following communication from
veteran wing, without expressing any very decided
opinion ourselves to the course recommended 1t
is certain, however, that by conserving to become
candidate for Governor, Mr. Beers virtually surren-
dered his present office; and if the wings should act
upon the principle he would have adopted If he could
have been elected Chief Magistrate, no blame at
tach to them should another person be appointed in
his place. But we are willing to leave the matter to
the dispassonae consideration of the members Of the
legislature believing that they will act understanding
ly and discreetly upon the subject
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Mr.. Ediior-Tie time will soon come when the
question whether the present Commissioner of the
School Fund shall shall not be continued in office
must he decided, and it is of some importance that it
should be decided correctly. In the mind Of the wr-
ter there remains doubt that he ought to be
3D. and that both justice and good policy require it
be done.
That the Office is important one, and ought to be
placed in faithful and competent hands, is admitted
and that there in the State hundreds of persons
who are competent, and say more in all respects
equal to the present incumbent, admit of no doubt
1t is true that the fund is large one, amounting as is
supposed to two millions Of dollars; but mostly
secured by bonds and mortgages in the hands of the
Commissioner. So far, the fund can be easily man.
aged, requiring nothing than strict fidelity and
faithful diligence. That portion oft however, which
has been invested in farms and other real estate in or
Ger to be rendered productive or to realize from it
any considerable part of ta estimated value will re-
tho of s,,Jo IL.
skilful and discreet management. That the Office
connected with the salary heretofore and attach
ed to it, is altogether the best in the gift of the State
no one will deny. The present incumbent has now
held it ten years-and the income and benefits derv
ed from that source have undoubtedly aided him very
much to increase the great wealth which he now
possesses. And fit should be admitted that he has
executed the trust with honesty and fidelity, and fall
len into as few mistakes, and committed no more err
rors than might be expected in the management of
large a concern, yet if there in the State many
other men in whose hands the fund will be equally
safe, and who are quite as competent to do the bust
ness, what good reason can be offered why one
of them should not be appointed and he removed
Is he to hold the Office for lfe Is it vested interest,
which he can hold as long as he wishes, or give up
when he peases, may suit his interest or conven-
ience TO- crafty his ambition Is that the demo-
cratic doctrine As applicable to that subject, roa-
ton in Office has been insisted upon as the only
correct principle in republican government; and
with very few exceptions should never be departed
from.
Is not ten years then sufficient period for the Office
to remain in the hands of one man Hasthe present
incumbent not had his full share of the loayes and
fishes and after receiving thousands and thou
sands of the Peoples money, does either justice pol
icy require that the public trea sury be made subject
to his drafts for as much more? The probability is,
that there will never be time when his removal can
be made with less Inconvenience to himself or the
public, with greater justice to all concerned than
And il not now done, why he should not hold
the Office for another ten years. or during pleasure,
know not.
Besides insist that Mr.. Beers though not formally,
yet informally and substantially, has voluntarily re-
signed his office of Commissioner, and told the people
that he desired to hold it no longer. Who can deny
the fact? He has been put in nomination for the
first and highest Office in the State, and has vounta
rily accepted that nomination. True, he has come
out minus; but if he had been elected Governor, it is
certain that he must have given up and abandoned
the Office of Commissioner. Did not both he and the
People SO understand it? repeat them that he has
as fully and distinctly declined, and made known to
the People that he desired to hold the Office of Com
missioner of the School Fund no longer as if he had
lodged his resignation under his hand and seal in the
Office OF Secretary OF State or the hands of the Gov
ernor: and it Is impossible for me to discover any
good reason why he should not be taken at his word.
and his resignation be accepted-ndeed il has been
accepted by every elector who cast his vote him