Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-23

In this he mistaken, in the latter part OF the
winter of SO, he was again attacked, and for hours
did we stand by him applying to him doses Of salt
with spoon as fast as he could spit the curdled blood
from his lungs with fearful apprehensions that the
next moment would be his last. He remained for
about one month in this dangerous situation not da-
ring to lay himself upon bed, but braced up in
he unable to perform part of the duties Of his
profession, and often did the Journeymen interpose
between him and his duties, performing acts for
which they received no compensation. rather than
he should expose his health farther than was indis-
pensable. We are thus particular, not to excite
sympathetic feeling in favor of Mr.. Clarke, as he
is as far from asking it as his enemies would be from
bestowing it.
In his official capacity he has acted as an officer,
and not politician, entirely abstaining from par
ticipaion in political turmoils but studousy devo-
ting his attention to the duties of his Office, and in
their discharge he has been circumspect that the
hungry federal ofice-seekers that nfest that place
having been unable to detect that they could
book public opinion in daring to expose at home.
We make bold in saying that more exemplary Off
Ger cannot be found in the United States now, MIR
will there be at the close of the present adminisra-
tioon. We speak not at random-we know what
we say. We have had business with the Secretary,
and have the vanity to believe that enjoy enough
of his esteem to make him sincere friend but In all
our dealings with him in his official capacity,
have found him an impartial officer dischargihg the
duties Of his Office alike just to the Government and
the people.
His private character like his official, is without
spot or blemish. Although from one of the best
families in Pennsylvania, he brought polished let
tiers to introduce him to high circles" in the west
wisely choosing to establish reputation for himself,
in which he has succeeded to an extent that others
in higher stations might well envy him his honors.
And yet such man has been removed from Of
flee, to make room for hungry office-seeker! and
why? For opinions sake alone. The Secretary
possesses no discretionary powcr-he is the servant
of the General Government and the Legislature
has patronage to bestow-no clerks to hire, as he
discharges the arduous duties of the office himself
Having stated his case, in dsjointed manner,
we ask our Democratic friends to look at the picture
it presents. capable, faithful and honest officer,
in the person of gentleman ncapacitated, by con-
stitutonal infirmity, from obtaining living by the
pursuit Of profession requiring bodily exercise,
turned out of office by an administration that pro-
fessed an adherence of prescription for opinions
sake. II there be any in this Territory who have
been led into the support of the wing party by re-
lance on the reality of their professions, we ask
them to give this its due consideration bear
ing it in mind that since his appointment he has ia
ken no part, whatever, in politics.
Is this non-proscription is it generosity If such
is to be the course of the administration does it Lot
tear away one of the strongest inducements which
public officer chan have for the upright discharge
of his duties? Till this removal can be explained,
the administration stands branded with violation of
pledges the most sacred.