Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-03


gance of The late administrations. of the public
moneys. we all know what were the professions
upon which Gen. Jackson came into power and
we all know too, how his practice corresponded.--
We know too, that Mr.. Van Buren, has not mend
ed the matter, but increased il in three-fold "a
ito. This state of affairs, has been brought about
by extravagant appropriations, by defalcations OF
public officers, owing to the neglect of the de.
partments at Washington, to creating an unneces-
sary horde of Office holders, and numerous other
similar channels Of evil which must be reformed,
among the first operations of the administration
Of Gen. Harrison.
Third, and last on this occasion, we will refer
to the Democratic Wing doctrines in relation to
the appointments to office. This branch Of duty
to devolve upon the new administration, COM
mends itself with serious Importance, not only to
the rightful executors of the peoples will, but to
every influential and patriotic citizen; for, however
much the administration may labor to carry into
practice our doctrines, unless they are sustained
by the salutary counsel and Independent action OF
the democracy we shall fail in the great Objects
20 accomplish which, the power has been given.
Again, this branch of duty assumes a still grea-
ter degree of Importance, from the immense diff
cultics that must necessarily attend its proper ex-
ecution. But let us recur to the doctrines en-
blazoned on our banner-if these are kept in mind
we have no fears as to the resut-all will be we'll
and we shall not again witness repetition of the
degrading and demoralizing scenes, which have
become prevalent during the past ten or twelve
years, in the scrambling have noticed on
every hand for Office.
The fundamental doctrine Of the Wings, as we
understand it, on this point is, that no man has a
right to claim any ofice-and it is but fair infer
ence of that man who urges his CLAIMS to public
office that he exceedingly distrusts the ability of
the people to appreciate his real value. General
ly, such men are devoid of patriotism, and their
motives purely mercenary. We now speak.
ing of general principles-with individual excep-
tons we have nothing to do.
If, then, in the matter of"appointments tn Office,
the claims" of A. B and C., are to have no sort
of influence with the new administration, what is
to be the standard The answer is as plain, as it
is gratifying to the patriot and honorable to the
nation it is woRrH-this is to be the standard,
and whoever expects to gain place and honor un-
der the administration of Gen Harrison, upon
any other grounds, will be most righteously dis
apponted-or else the revolution we have just
effected is by no means complies.
The people expect--nay, they have DEMANDED
q radical change in this particular, from the prac-
tees Of the last two administrations. The Dem
ocratic Wings of the country have solemnly de-
clared that change of practice should be carried
into effect--a different course should be adopted I!
Are these expectations to perish'-this imperous
demand to be scorned Are these declarations to
be falsfed Instead of awaiting to see whom
anon.. M the PEOPLE will exalt and honor with
their confidence, are we ali 10 7;;::-h manly and in
the face of our solemn professions, to seize upon
the paltry spoils' No! five believed this, we
should mourn for country, and weep that her
dearest rights were to be trampled upon, through
the agency Of her devoted friends.
But the brightness of the glorious day now beam
ing up on our beloved country will not be thus
darkened. The pledges of Gen Harrison and the
great doctrines Of the Democracy, will be con-
stantly kept in view, not only in every measure of
government, but we humbly trust, in the most un-
important appointment office. ais he HONEST
is he CAPABLE" THISIS THE QUESTION;
not 'has he 6a,cfed loudts for our side" no..
away with this loco foe oism and let the new adj
Innistra,ion as we have not doubt il will, stand
upon Independent nEMocRAric ground. Let the
people DIRECT, and those they may deem worthy
to act their serpanis, honor themselves and the
country, by faithful, high-minded, and impartial
performance of duty, and the lettering interests
of the nation will be restored, and peace and pro-,
perity will again smile upon, and abide with u.s.