Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-09-22


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longs to the prolific family of Executive pro- |
jects and il is consolation to find that at least
one of its projects has been so scorched by
public rebuke and reprobation, that no man
raises his hand, or opens his mouth in its ia
vor. 1t was during the progress of the late
administration, and under the well known
auspices of the present chief magistrate, that
the declaration was made in the Senate, that
in regard to public office, the spoils of victory
belong to the conquerors: thus boldly pro-
claiming, as the creed Of the party, that poiti-
cal contests are rightfully struggles for Office
and emolument. We protest against doctrines
which thus regard offices az created for the
sake of incumbents, and stimulate the basest
passions to the pursuit of high public trusts.
We protest against the repeated instances
Of dsregarding judicial decisions, by officers
of government, and others ENJOYING its contin-
uance; thus setting up executive Interpretation
over the solemn adjudications of courts and
juries; and showing marked disrespect for the
usual and constitutional Interpretation and ex-
ecuiion of the laws.
This misgovernment and NAL administration
would have been the more tolerable, il they
had not been committed. in most instances, in
direct contradiction to the warmest professions,
and the most solemn assurances. Promises
of better currency, for example, have ended
in the destruction of all national and uniform
currency; assurances Of the strictest economy
have been but prelndes to the most wasteiul
excess even the Florida war has been con-
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tv: and the most open. unblushing and noto-
rious interference with state elections, has
been systematically prscticed by the paid a
gents of an administration. which in the full
freshness of its oath of Office, declared that
one of its leading objects should be TO accom-
plish that task ofreform mhich particularly re-
qu'red The correction of those abuses which
BROUGHT The patronage Of the Federal gorern-
ment into conflict mith The freedom of elections.
In the teeth of this solemn assurance, it has
been proved that the United States officers
have been assessed in sums bearing proportion
to the whole amount they receive from the
treasury, for the purpose of supporting their
partizans even in state and municipal elections.
Whatever in short, has been most professed,
has been least practsed; and it seems to have
been taken for granted that the American peo-
pie would be satisfied with pretence, and a
full toned assurance Of patriotic purpose. The
history Of the last twelve wears has been but
the history of broken promises and disappoint-
ed hopes. At everv successive Period of this
history, an enchanting rose colored futurity
has been spread ont before the people, espe-
cially in regard to the great concerns OF rev.
enue, finance and currency. But these col
ors have faded as the object has been approach.
ed. Prospects of abundant revenue have re-
suited in the necessity of borrowing; the brill
liant hopes of better currency in a general
arrangement. stagnation and dstress-and
while the whole country is reused to an IN
preceden'ed excitement nv the pressure Of the
! times. every state paner from the cabinet Al
/ WASHINGTON comes forth fraunht with con
pratulatons on that happv state Of things which
tho wise policy Of the administration is alleg
81 10 have brought about Judged by the tone
! Of these papers, every present movement Of
! the people is quite unreasonable: and all at
temp,s at change only so many ungrateful re
/ turns for the wise and successful administra
ton of public afIirs,
There is vet another subject of complain
to which we feel bound to advert by our ven
Grafton for the ilustrous dead, by our respec
for truth, by our love for the honor Of our coun
try, and by our own wounded pride as Amer
lean citizens. We feel that the country ha
been dshonored. and we desire 10 free our
selves from all mputaiion Of acquescence il
the parricidal act. The late President, in
communication TO Congress, more than init
mates that some Of the earliest and most in
portant measures Of Washington's admins
tration were the offspring Of personal motive
and private interests. His successor has re
peated and extended this accusation, and civ
en- TO il. we are compelled TO say, greater dc
gree Of offensveness and grossness. No ma
with an American heart in his bosom, can eT
dure this without feeling deep humiliation a
well as the most burning scorn. The fame
Washington. and his immediate associates.
Of the richest treasures Of the country II
, is that name which an American NAV utt'
with pride in every part Of the world, ar
which. wherever uttered, is shouted 10 II
skies by the voices of all true lovers Of huma
, liberty Imputa'ions which assail his mea
ures so rudely. while they are abominable v
oa,ions Of the truth Of history, are an insult
! The country, and an offence against the NOR
Z sentiments Of civilized mankind.
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cause which cannot support It's party predon
nance lis ruinous schemes and senseless e.
: perimenis without thus attempting 10 poisc
the fountain Of truth, and toprove the Cover
!. nent Of our country disgracefully corrur
: even in its very cradle. Our hearts won
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