The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-19
A WORD TO AppLIcANTs ron opr,cr

- - ~ Asi1AN fOR OEflCE.
we have noticed within the last week and
more within two or three days, no small dissa-
tisfaction, that SO little is done by the President
and Cnbinetin deciding upon new appointments.
we take upon us TO say--wait with patience.
IL IS too soon to begi. TO suspect, now that Gen.
Harrison and his advisers are fairly in their seats,
that they have forgotten the history that put them
there. We assure all VIII IN it may concern,
that there is no reason for il. Can il for mo-
ment be supposed that the President would con
sent to put in peril that vast organization that
mas raised him to power and saved the country
Far from it,
10 satisfy all who may have am interest in
me patronage OF the President, and that great
BODY oil the people who have been witnesses OF
the too great interest which the hundred thou
sand Official corps had taken for the reelection
OF their patron, Mr.. Van Buren,, we would saw.
that the danger from which the country has been
rescued in spite of their organization. is fact
not soon to be obterated. Ii Is well under.
stood-and by none better than President Har
rison and his Cabinet-that the battle fought
during the late Presidential campaign, was one
between the People on one side, and President
and his official corps on the other
IL was generally admitted that il was the last
great battle TO be decisive of victory or death,
OF freedom or slavery, and that, il the President
and his trained army had triumphed, they would
take good care never 10 run such hazard again
Consequently, that the yoke would be forever
fastened on the necks of the people, before the
next chance would occur 10 strike for freedom.
That nearly the whole band of office-holders
We're IN this conspiracy against freedom, is per
tectly well understood To suppose, therefore,
that such set of men, who were willing for the
sake OF office, 10 put in such peril the Liberties
oil the country, can ever enjoy the confidence Of
General Harrison and his government, is rating
the President and his advisers at consideration
which we ourselves shall never consent to, ill
he.proof is placed before our eyes.
II, indeed, General Harrison proposes to car
ry out that reform for which he has been chosen
by the people, of which we have the pledge and
earnest in his Inaugural, which the people will
off course expect, and for the ultimate attainment
OF which we as yet discover nothing inconsist-
ant IN his conduct, we say, give him time and
chance 10 do il, on the only principle by which
i can be effected in the most salutary way.
We sympathise sincerely in that universal
public distress brought upon the country BY mis-
rule, which has made it convenient and desirable
for many more TO enjoy even the slenderest pit
tances OF Executive patronage, than can be ac-
commodated. We are far from being disposed
n sngak e. ~
who apply for office, where the parties are other
wise worthy of respect. We will say more I:
that as application is the mode established BY
custom for places in the gift Of the President, il
Is no more derogatory in itself TO comply with
that mode, than for a member of Congress TO
come in by requisition or by stump speeches
We know, that the country has been crippled
by bad government, and that general has brought
with il individual distress. We believe, as
matter Of common justice, that they who have
fought long and hard at great sacrifice, 10 re-
deem the country, now that il is redeemed. are
fairly entitled first TO be considered in the bes-
towment Of office, other things being equal, and
that they who, while in office, evinced desire
by their efforts TO maintain that ruinous and des-
tructive regime, and used their influence to that
end are so far from having the slightest claim to
be confirmed in their places, that il would be
manifest injustice for those who have suffered so
long, and so much, TO be excluded to accommo-
date or CRAFTY them.
Here, we think, is distinction that must be
drawn, rule which must prevail, it the country
is 10 be saved from total disbanding of parties.
and an entire reorganization Nor is there any
thing in this Inconsistent with those sound prin-
ciples, for the management Of this great concern,
which have been repeatedly ayowed, as most
suitable, by the prominent members Of the Wing
party IN Congress, during the late session, and,
which we understand 10 be accordant with the
views Of the President.
A great and patriotic party, that has suffered
much. by prescription and by the calamltes
brought upon the country through mis- govern
ment, has come into power put forward as lead
cr and head the man Of their choice. and now
look 10 him, with undated and implicit conf.
dence, for what will be called fair dealing in the
distribution and bestowment Of hi, patronage
They expect II viii BE- done without disturbing
the integrity Of the party, Or giving any oc
casion 81 complaint 70 those who diiler ia their
political opinions. The latter have long enjoyed
these benefits, Car as they are valuable, and il
Is IN the very nature. j i the design, Of our in
situations, that these changes should occur. L
would BE- a violation Of the principles q our Go
vernmen, i they Did not No human power
can introduce another order ~ things withou,
sapping the foundation a our institutions, and
!, would BE- The height ~ folly, a. i would h. no
less than a miracle, 10 alismPt ~
To suppose that maH can b. made PRIEST