Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-11
Twcnfy-six1h Congress.


In the Senate. on Tuesday, Mr.. Clay
Of Kentucky. presented the petition Of
James c. Reynolds. which be requested
10 be read, and which was read. The
petition stated tba; he was . deputy post
master at ReynoldsbuTg. 10 Ohio. and =
supporter OF the administration Of Gen.
Jackson; that he had performed all the
duties Of his Office with probity and fidel-
ity; that he was neveFiheless. dismissed
from Office in March last by the Postmas-
ter without any notice. charge, or COM
plant Of Official misconduct. and that,
when be applied. through The Represen.
ia,ive in Congress from his district, for
information OF the grounds Of his removal
the following answer 10 his application
was returned:
Posr OrFtcE DEPARTMENT,
Appointment Office, April 6. lslO. {
SiR;-ln reply 10 your letter OF the 81 instant
am authorised by the Postmaster General to
inform you that the recent change OF postmaster
at ReynoidsbuTR, Ohio, was made on Ispresen-
taiinns which were deemed sufficient TO show
that it was proper, but he declines showing you
The papers in relation 20 the removal Of James
c. Reynolds, Esq the late incum bent
have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
Your obr servant
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
Second .fasisfSnt Posiasstsr CsnlraL
Hon. Joseph Ridsway, Of Ohio, House Of Re-
preseniaIiyes, u. s.
The petition concluded by PRAYING for
an Interrogation into the case. sc,
The power OF dismission from Office is
tremendous one, whether we regard its
operation upon the individual. or its pro-
bable ultimate effects upon the institu.
tons Of the country. As to the indi-
Vidusl. dismiSsion implies delinquency
or iceompetency; and it inflicis an iniu-
~ upon the character Of himself. upon
bis family and upon his connexions. The
justice and humanity Of our constitution
and laws have provided. in the case Of
offenders. that sPeei6e ehsFge shall be
preferred against them, that they shall
DC confronted by the witnesses Who are
to establish H.. heard by themfelvss or
their counsel in their defence, and tried
by q jury OF their p@srs. Bot in expUlaioa
from office. a. Il - nos prsctised, there
70 no accusation, no witnesses known 70
the accused, no defence. no trial. All IL
transacted In secret; and IL the viesin Of
Tyranny applies. as in this instance
through an organ ~ Legitimate as he own
Representative. TO the officer who has is
sued the Cat Of dismission. wrapping him
self Up IN the robes Of Official arrogance.
be haughtily. and With nonehalanee, re.
fuses TO deign-to give any satisfactory an
swer, and contents himself with replying.
IA vague and general terms, that be has
received information which saiisfed him
that change was properl
IL. Mr. PresideDi, as is probable this
dIsmission, and thousands OF other SINH
lai dismissions. have proceeded from
dihefenes Of opinion on the subject Of
toe sub Treasury. or some other public
measure, would respectfully ask. why
should one sut@rdiEa;e ssfvant Of the
people have the power Of disnissing ano-
Their IN consequence Of sny such differ
ence' Why should not Gen. Revnolds
bave bad the power n dismissias Poet.
master General Kendall, because Of hat
difference, a. we'll 81 The Postmaster &C..
neral should have the power 70 dismis,
himg u it msy be exercised for Political
nay u no, be ior = religious difference u
opinion
Sir was greatly surprised sod shoeh.
ed By On article wbieh / read this n orr
ing % the Nations. IoteiIiesneef isdiest.
ing the commencement Of q system az
control over the ofiesFr q ibs army. By
which q 10 inisoded 10 render 4 sobssfyl.
sa' 70 H.sEs patty purposes aEd visua--
, ne article . DOT long. snd with ihe per
mission Of the Senate, viii read Il.
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laiV' cenahii1E q Brgadief Censfnl wool
yolsasi esfiapd, aDd Major Andrews. - nos.
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