Delaware gazette. (Wilmington, Del.) 1837-1883, 1839-03-26


sure that he has devoted more time and service
TO the planting and farming interests of bis
country, than be has been paid for Whilst ed
| itor of thu" American Farmer" an agricultu-
raj work published by him in Baltimore, few
years since, he did it is true, devote much SER
vice 10. those Interests; but it was for his own
interest as well as the planter and farmer, that
he did so otherwise he might not have realized
as much as he did from the publication of that
work. But why such services should qualify him
for public Office, more than any other individual
we are at loss to determine. As well might
Mr.. Vansant, the gentleman who, it is said, 10
TO succeed Mr.. Skinner, lay claim to it because
he is a practical, and TO our knowledge good
hatter-and one who is, in our opinion as much
deserving of the confidence of the general 60
vernmeDt. as any other individual. We know
him well, and can bear testimony to his worth.
No man, perhaps, in the City of Baltimore,
commands greater share of respect from the
Republican party or the community generally
than Mr.. Vansant, and none are more deserving
Of il. Being alone in the world and nothing TO
depend upon but his own industry to support him
self s. an aged widowed moter,he labored hard at
his trade for many years as a iourneymani yet he
found time to cultivate a talent which nature
had given him, until be has secured for himself
reputation which many who have had greater
opportunities can never hope 10 reap. He is
beautiful speaker, and has been honored by his
party with several important trusts, which he
has filled with honor 10 himself and advantage
to those who confided in him. For the truth of
this remark il is only necessary 10 say that few
years since he was elected as one ofthe Senatorial
electors, for the City of Baltimore, by major
Of more than sixteen hundred votes being more
than double that ever given to the Republican
ticket in that City; and the manner in which be
performed the duties assigned him, will secure
for him the lasting gratitude Of his constituents
He then, has quite as good claim 10 the office
as Mr.. Skinner; and if there is TO be any change
in the Baltimore Posi- Office, we should be high
ly pleased to learn that Mr.. Vansant had receiv-
ed the appointment.
But who is this John S. Skinner, who now re-
ceives so much sympathy from the opposition
Is it possible that il is the same individual who,
few years since, came in for SO a large share
, of wing abuse who il was alleged prosituted
, his Office to the advancement of party purposes
: and TO whom, 10 connection with the custom
f house and other officers who held Offices under
: the general government, was attributed the
defeat Of the wing ticket at every general cleo
] ton? Can 1t be the same gentleman who, it
, was said had always been regular 6 admins
ration man" that is, one who has invariably con-
tributed his supportto every administration, no
matter what principles it might ayow, and what
, measures il might support, and as a consequence
/ had been enabled to hold good fat office for
/ more than tgeniy years! Yes, reader, this is
the same person We recoect few years
since these same gentlemen who are now she'd
ding crocodile tears in consequence of the an
ticipated removal of MIR. Skinner, were loud
' in their complaints because be had been so long
: retained in Office. They then said that he had
: held the office long enough" and ought to be
$ made to give place to others who might suit their
: faucies better, He had then done as much SER
s vice to.the planting and farming interests Of
y the country" ashe has ever done since yet
a they ..s.s us tiffty willing but aDxions for bus
d removal; and bitter were the complaints be-
;. cause he was so Icing retained. And why? be-
+ cause he was then firm and decided friend to
"a the administration. But now that he is Some
4. what wavering in bis attachment to the present
= administration, it would be cruel act of pros
ff~'
1. held for itsenty three gears. 1t would be diff
u fcut matter to please these gentry; and it j
Ia folly TO attempt il.
A For our own part we go for rotation IN office
q We agree with some Of our opponents that ont
e. term, or two at most, is sufficient where large
Of salary is paid And as Mr.. Skinner has receiv
a. ed not less than two thousand dollars per an
W mum for twenty-three years, above FORTY THoUs
ed AND dollars, be ought by this time to be well pro
~ yided for, and should give up The place to som
e. one as well qualified to filI the office, and a
be we'll deserving of it as HIMSELF Such man
lis Joshua Vansant, and il would afford us grea
!. pleasure TO hear of his appointment AS befor
a Observed we know not what complaints hay
o. been urged against Mr.. Skinner, or whethe
TO there is any reason for bis removal or not bu
!, we have INDUCED in the foregoing remark
IA merely because we conceive he has held I'll
on office :" long enough y and ought to make rooI
Ill for successor.
In conclusion we will merely observe that Ii
is, Baltimore Republican, positively asserts tina
ce, notwithstanding the lamentations there
I'D elsewhere" Joshua Vansant one Of the " GLE
we Rrous NINETEEN" will be the Postmaster
EN- the City of Baltimore.
nal - "
SCouNrERFEIT COMA large quantity
: spurious coin Of Eve, ten and fifty cent piece
, a is in circulation in Baltimore. The fifty Gel
~. pieces bear date Of 1924, and are madeof viii
yn metal, such as is commonly used for school met
ac- ais, sc. The die, il is said, is remarkably we
m. made, and the resemblance to the pure coin
of good that they might be passed among inel
ii, perienced persons fifty times or more, witho
re. being suspected. They may however, be eas
ade ly recognised, as they are much lighter
Ich weight than the genuine coin, though in colo
nan they nearly resemble them; they have not q
ice clear shrill ring Of the pure silver; and q
ing words, fifty cents, or half dollar" are STAN
and ed on the edge Of the genuine pieces coined
~ 1924. The Baltimore Sun says il has reason
ried belive there is mandatory some where In III
and vicinity where pretty extensive business