Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-26
RICH MOND.
FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 90.
To tAe Jyhiss Of yi,s;,;,

| O.
To the Whiss Of vi,ginia
The time is rapidly approaching when YOU will
AGAIN DC required to stand to your arms in defence
VI your cherished principles, and the Republican
administration which the Wings Of the Union have
ele'ated to the Chief Magistracy of the Republic
Inc rage OF Faction has not yet subsidized and Fede-
raj Loco focosr is not entirely cx,ingushed with
IN our borders. The desperate straits TO VIII ch il
has been reduced, has served to nfamc its bed pas
SONS, and make it frantic. In its FRENZY, 4, dsre
CARDS ITS oit'repeated professions of submission TO
the will OF the majority and persists in the dsrepu
'ao'e arts which were recently SO sisnay reproba-
ted by million OF freemen. The stale and e.nIod.
cd defamation, so profusely lavshed during the late
canvass upon the head of the distinguished patro,
at the head of the Government, is revived with all
the iorce which bafiled malice can inspire-and the
rum OF theeountry would be cheaply purchased bv
his overthrow.
Let the Wings OF Virginia, who were beaten il,
November by few hundred spurious votes. once
more rally to the rescue, and PROSTATE forever this
ae'ous spirit inimica to liberty and the Ia ppines
OF the people. The animal force of the enlishtened
regions oil Shenandoah and Rockingham cannot give
tue Jay against us IN this contest. Let us.appe,I
10 the patriotism OF the Virginia people TO sustain
our Pariotc Chief Magistrate in his noble efforts TO
reform the abuses the Federal Government Let
us appeal to their sense Of justice to give him a
FAlR TRIAL. He is Virsinian, rs we are. and
Nirs'nisn of the good old stock. He is entitled
10 common justice at our hands. He has foush,
calamity tn battles of his country, and achieved
shopor Tor y ? cate of his nativity. The only am
bition wScsey hs, now have is to close his career
by increasing the happi6eSS S.. : p
| citizen of the Republic.
The Inaugural Address is all tina, good and nat.
riotic men could desire. Ii breaihes spirit of ,low
ing patriotism and expanded philanthropy: and
gives assurance, that III the means in his power will
oe diligently employed to subserve the true and
permanent interests of the people, His Circular.
JaSt issued, TO the Federal Office Holders. (which
we re-pu6lish) not to interfere with the freedom or
elections, Is Republican Text Book-wortbv of
the first four years of MIR Jefferson.
Let the Wings in every county, town, hnmle,
and neishborhood rally the support of this ster.
ling old Republican. We have scanned the State
ana II theY but make ordinary exertions, the vic,o
~ Will he complete and overwhelming The
"ehsek'maiiHg' Department. is safe. We shallbave
wing majority there, beyond peradventure.-
THAT'S liked. The voice Of the people will once
more be heard and respected. Important measures,
VIII no longer be frustrated, and the public in,eres,
defeated 10y an irresponsible faction under the lead
OF Mail Contractor. The House of DELEGATES
though not certain as the Senate which .s ,,o
before said is perfectly SAFE will, by common Of.
forts, union and zeal, be Wing by a greater maio.
rlty than 1t has been for years. In many couni;es
heretofore yiolentlv coptes,aJ
the Locos have uniformly prevaied-the wbg
Candidates have no opposition. That's a sign
"hlch cannot be mistaken. Let the Wings be true
10 themselves and TO their cause--let them bring
'otth their strongest men in every county, and sus
tam them with ardor and uranimity, and we shall
hear no more OF Loco Focoism for twenty wears.
IClRCULARl
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
MARCH 20, 1871.
10 the Hon. THOMAS EWING,
Secretary Of the Treasury
SIR: The president is of opinion that !, is n
great abuse TO bring the patronage of the Gener,I
government INTO conflict with the freedom of cleo
uohs; and that this abuse ought to be Corrected |
whereverit may have been permitted 10 erIs, onJ
10 be prevented for the future
lie therefore directs that information be given n
al oihcers and agents in your Department OF the
pubic service, that partisan interference in noor
Government, and for whomsoever or AGAINST wbon, /
soever II may be exercised, or the payment Of ony
contribution or assessment on salaries or official
compensation for party election PURPOSES will be
regarded by him as cause OF removal
IL IS not intended that any officer shall he re-
strained IN the free and proper expression and main
Ienance Of ms opinions respecting public men or
Puohc measures, or IN the exercise, 10 the fullest
ueSTee, oil the constitutional right Of suffrage Rut
persons employed under the Government and maid |
Tor their services out of the public Treasury are
NOT expected tn take an active or offcious mart IN
attempts 10 influence the mads or votes of o,bers.
such conduct being deemed inconsistent with tbs |
splht oil the Constitution and the duties of public
agents acting under 1t; and the President is rts,Iv
co. so lar as depends upon him, that while the ex.
erclse OF the elective franchise by the Peope shall
be ice from undue influences Of official tstion and |
authori'y, opinion shall also be free among the of l.
GERS and agents Of the Government.
ne President wishes ii further 10 be announced !
80 distinctly undertood, that from oil collecting
= pursuing officers prompiitude in rendering ac-
entire punctunny in paying balances,
kousy exacted. In his opinion il is |
10 thiS respect, to the early practice |
Pent' and TO hold eny degree OF de. |
pshe part Of those entrusted with the |
Just cause ofimmediate removal. He
were observance Of this rule to he es.
sentla tothe public service as every dollar lost IN
the treasury by uofaithfuness in office creates ,
necessity Tor new charge upon the People.
nave the honor TO be, sir your obedient se,v,n,
,e. DANIEL WEBSTER.
ISimiar letters have been addressed 10 o,bo,
heads OF Departments
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