True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-07-30
RotatlOn Ii OficN


one had been reviving among them IL
Democratic maxim at the head ofthis arti
Gle, else, that the incumbents have, in some
instance or other, conducted themselves il
such manner, as to give displeasure to
such extent, as to excite the cry, let us
change!
Proceed from what it may, "Rotation
in office" has ever been favorite theme
with us, MOI. shall we ever abandon it. II
is maxim of the democratic party, found
cd so much good sense, as well as JUS
tice towards the good, virtuous and deserv-
ing men Of our political brotherhood, that
we believe all worthy men will concur in
the practice and with becoming earnest
ness urge its consistent application. OF
fees have in them powerful incentives,
10 an upright course of conduct among
men in general, for with us, he who can
render himself acceptable, among thepeople,
may aspire to, and attain, the highest hon.
ors and eInolaments, within ourgift. Car
ny out the maxim, and men will strive with
great assiduity TO demonstrate, that they
have the only admissible qualification
that which Jefferson laid down as cardi.
nal, and from which we believe, we can
neuer depart, with safety, shat he is hon
est, and capable, and friend to the consti-
tuition" If rotation in office, is reduced to
rational and just pfaStice, men will ex-
ert all their faculties TO qualfT themselves
according to this requisition. TEeVS. will.
study The virtues ofsocial life. They will
study the rights and duties of man in
ms social relations. They will study the
constitution ofour social institutions bv
which the virtues are encouraged, the
rights secured, and duties enforced. Men
will then go into office qualified, not to be-
'ome so. But on the other hand, if when
We elect man to office, it is understood
at he is TO hold the Office, so long as he
an beat every body else, by little tricks
intrigue, and management, we present
irong temptation TO men TO act surrenti.
ouSIy IN office, and instead of studvinp
"a dIscharging their duty faithfully, thew
I'll engage all their time and talent in
VlsIng and executing plans TO secure n
accession. 1.-THE Office is executive he
ay and probably will, execute with
'rkS OF mercy or malice, according as the
beet on which his action is directed
~ DC likely to exert an influence, foror
alnst, his future views ofofTice holdipc
me Office is ministerial, the rights Of
I'd parties, as well as the immediate OBJ.
OF MS action, may all be preiudiced,
Inc len lty or vigor of the officer whose
lhcc OF succession depends on his off.
acts towards particular individuals or
lilies Ii the office is Judicial, the dan.
is lnconceivable ofhnving the contem-
lon OF successbefore the incumbent, if it
lis Judgme MS will be capricious, gov
Cd by no settled rules of right--individ.
OF family influence more than the right
wrong oil the matter in controversy will
often control the decision. ITnnin.
dual or family, becomes obnoxious 10
incumbent his family or favorites
chance OF justice is, to great extent
lived IN the chances Of influence the
raj parties, may be able to exert for or
hSt The incumbent in his succession
changed our system from life estate
'me' TO a term of years, in all Offices
'a' there might be some change of pet.
rld oil bad men at some time or other
under our present system their is but
danger ofour being long, at any one
cursed with malicious, vindictive
IN high places, yet we believe, and so
that we will act wisely TO make fire..
changes. Now too, is a propitious
tor us TO settle down on such a policv
:ularly ~ the East. Men have Kent
ice IN this part of the East until hon.
ight nave thIekened on their brow 10
hearts content, and ample fortunes
realized, ifthey have been wise and
and u no.. thenlet the cry Of change,
e, 90 on. 81
understand that the THrsr1Axs have !,