Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-11-02
rRon THE NATIONAL rNrrLnrorsosn.

The Editor Of the Union" expresses great inlig.
nation al the article which we copied from the New
York Express, alleging the determination of the De
nocrac leaders here 10 carry the State of Pennsyva
MA Tor Gen Cas-, If money can do IT, He confesse,
that he ca hardly restrain himself within the bounds
OF moderation. We are not surprised at the periur-
baton Of The editor, for it is quite probable that he
was not cossu'ed in the matter by his associates and
1t IS equally probable that he does know everything
What we have now to add on the subject OF that pub
ication is. ihahad we no, learnt who the author was
and become cognizant of the co.roboratng fact tha,
the party were actively levyng contributions on the
Democratic Office holders here, we should not have
felt justified in transferring il 10 our columns Per
haps the unsophisicaed editor Of the Unon" has We,
to learn how his party in the habit of carrying on
the political war here. We will, therefore. enlighten
hImw iih sample of their taciics-ene which we
happen accidentally to possess collection OF their
various private circulars, doubt not, would be- on
instructive compilation. and worthy Of a place in
Monsieur VATrEMARE's literary exchanges Here is
the specimen TO which we allude--not very recent
but a Specimen still valuable Mat. Int.
COMMITTEE ROOM OF THE Dem Assoc,.rros,
'.Washington, .Norember r. 1874
"SIR: Permit the Executive Committee Of the De
mocratic Association congratulate you on the cleo
tion Of james k Polk TO the Presidency. In our hum
bic effort 10 bring about such result we have incur
red debt oil 81 100. This will have to be PAID We
hope and expect tina, all true Democrats Especially
those who are likely to be benefited IN a pec,miar,
point Of cie,o by The resul) will contribute towards the
eS'insuishment OF this debt We address you as one
we know 10 be Democrat, and who we believe is
prepared give evidence of il BY prompt attention to
this call We sincerely hopc w ho MIC
sure 10 show your good feeling for the cause, your
gratitude Tor It's success, aud your llbeaiiy, by pay
ing to or guaraniying 10 pay 10 ---- the sum ol
-. portion OF such sum you may give will
he expended IN making some demonstrations Of Joy on
the glorious victory achieved by the Democracy
you prepared BIZ good disposition 10 contribute
as solicited be pleased TO THIS NOTE as its re.
,enlion will be considered by US evidence of your a
greement to pay, and will be charged against tie
bearer.
'By order of The Executive Committee"
Very significant your are not prepared to
contribute" prepare walk the plank; or, hope for
nothing if you "expect to be benefited in pecunary
pon, Of" Let US. with alrespeci, say to the editor
the Union that there probably many things
abou, this sea, of government than "dream Of in
his philosophy"
The following note. received from respectable
gentleman in the public service after the above was
written. will show the editor OF the Union that we
did not speak at random;
! GssTLEnEN: You are right TO the leiter--the Lo-
focos leyying heavy contributors office holders
OF the Government here. To-day their runners. are
out that again and again they may squeeze the peck
els OF all on whom tho fear OF Democratic prescription
will operate They urge Them to the last cent OF heir
means, that Pensylraaia may be "secursd," as they
say, but as honest would call il, bought. Warn
her Jreemen, that such an attempt may meet the
mn vvh m NJ nd insnfel pannle
know best how 10 inlicl through the ballot box.
WAsHINGreN, October %, 1915.