Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-05-22


teen hundred dollars some TO tvu lhousand doiIsrs,
some totuo thousand five hundred dollars .and sry-
cral 70 three thousand collars and that. go 90
,ew BE- uus sbc 90 take uf tic subject, could DO
give 'he bil bis support he meant 60 ifest tuc
proposition Riih isirncss aud tani1r, bot, tn th"
indulgence Of the uImosi ibcrs'ly towards ti De
unable 90 consider Il in any other Ggb, titan pc
proposition to extend stiii wider and further THE
imptoVjenrc md eNus,agauee Of The Govern.
utoi md as utterly and altogether iudc'cpsb'c
II is undoubtedly correct jn theory, fsaid Mr T. J
aud wise IN rtactcc TO allow such salaries ~ wall
enable YOU 20 command competent talents, and TO
on your Offices with able aud modtorious men -
Bbd II The reason of lie theory formed rule which
was invariably observed IN making appointments,
there would be some plausible excuse, al Least for
the unreasonable cXIon, to which you have earned
your lborslly. Bd, how Is the pracccl Are appoint,
mcnis made with sole view TO merits and qnai-
lhcaions Il it not TO be feared that, IN general,
Offices a;c bestowed more a. reward for partisan
services, than with any reference to merits aud
qualifications j. their not cause to auprchcnd
tha, even your Judicial Offices, which ought TO be
filled with the most learned, able aud upright men,
without regard to party distinctions, must first D.
earned by slaysh devotion to the party in power,
and by sayIsh labor IN the service of partisan war
fare The theory or principle which ought to be
the rule and guide seems to be entirely lost sight
Of or to be wholly napplcable to these degcn.
crate and evil times.
Sir, hold that il is unjust to tax the people BY
unnecessary expenditure in any way : but cxpen-
ditufe IN extrayagant salaries is not only wrong
IN principle az well as policy, but has an evil and
perniclous tendency. 1t is not only violation OF
the true principles Of this Government. and the do
t. we owe TO 1t, but i. is violation of the du,y
4 lp ,ttpo ti,, n
which enable them to not in luxury, or to live ia
style Of osten,ation and extravaganza unsuiied TO
the manners. habits. and customs Of the people in
the states where they dwell. In establishing the
amount TO be allowed officers Of this government.
regard ought alweys TO be had to the saores al.
lowed IN the states where the duties of The officers
nre to be performed. The stale Legislatures know
Inc expense ct living, as well the habits and
customs OF the people, in their respective states,
and arc the best judges what compe ASHTON ought
to be given to public officers.
II the salaries allowed By The general govern
salaries allowed By the state governments. it must
/ De seen at once that the effect will be to reduce
inc state oflcefs, aud the state governments them
selves, IN popular estimation, to a condition Of com
pa'au'e lnleHontY, nad make the Offices under the
general government the principal objects Of am
biinn. The former will be deemed unimnortnnt
and even the highest Of them will he readily yooo.
ted for your inferior and subordinate offices Gov
ernorS and Judges Of The superior courts, will sur.
'tuue' 'Hef trusts, and accept places in yoYr dis.
"'C' cout's IN your custom-houses, and even sub
ORDINATE stations IN your executive deDartmc.ts.-
lou mus b. given more money, literally buv M
Ire ablest men for your inferior offices and donrivc
lhe states of the benefit of the bes, talents in their
highest and most important public emnlovments
by Inc Hcher and more tempting rewards YOU hold
OUT you degrade their Offices. reduce them to n
'ouOnloh mile above that Of petty political cor
po'aH"ns and, as q natural consequence Of vout
pro'usion' create and keep up among the peoDle
'"S''"' party agitation and violent party excite
"'"'' me "ihcers Of the general government be-
P''"'"eu' ana active leaders Of parties min
80 I''sp'cuolHiy IN oil the political conflicts. and
0y The means which their extravnpant salaries c,o.
'ius 'hem are enabled, if they are 50 disposed. 10
pan ana execute corrupt and proAieate pnrposes.
I In ilIs way, the general government NAV oconir,
ana exert commanding and predominant influence
10 'be elections on influence no less DANGEROUS to
'ne s's'es than injurious to the character and hes,
interest Of the Union.
Sui have 20 disposition TO deny to INV ,,r,cor ~,
me United States much lees to judicial officer al,
adequate, and even O liberal compensation for Am.
services bot am opposed, on general PRINCIPLES
OF policy as well Justice TO allowing u aoy case
compensation obviously far beyond wh9t is de-.
ha"1eI by the nature end amount Of services 10
DC performed, or by any other considerations proa.
cry apPeTiainng 10 the subject. would proreed
On 'he principle Of qloatum ,u,rmt aud allow 10
every officer shat De deserves % have. csp.i5cr.,,
,"e dignity and responsibility at tie Office the la.
Dor 10 be periomed aod the EXPENSE to be- incur.
req having regard always 10 tie ratc of compcn-
SALON eHen 10 officers analogous stations ln the
State where be is to olleate.
The salaries established IN The staics are 10 zen
e'al regulated By lust regard to economy aud ia
"A4' is reasonably due 20 persons employed 10 tae
pupHc service. Some consideration Dr. undoubtedly
doeio The egniy Of the office II chief magistrate of
state end though tie .abor aJJsclca 90 ne Office
hay not be ardsous, The expense s very consider
s1Ie and The responsibility g5cst The lodges 90
The superior courts, II rs well Anoau. are compel
led 10 labor sssiduDusiy 10 their Office through Tie
year having bot very huie tme 10 devote TO iLetr
private sfafs. They are. moreover. nccesssul,
sebeci 10 much eNPcnse. got only ,AIle 90 he
crcui. bot 10 the consistent additions they ere
obliged TO Ds@e 20 their isFsues lr order 90 o.
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