The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-05-05
ANrcDors OF GEN. WAsHrNGrov.

ANrcDors OF GEN, WARRINGTON,
In lookingover an odd volume of fLiuel'S
PhiIad'a. Museum Of Foreign Literature
and Science for 1923, our attention was
struck with the following anecdote, which
we copy as apropOS to the times, when re-
moyaIs from and appointments TO- office is
the absorbing topic of discussion in all po-
litical circles. ] he anecdole is taken from
an English publication, and whether true
or false, as the Museum remarks, is charac-
teristic Of Washington, who, as President,
rtaIIy had "no enemies to punish, no friends
to reward"
"During his administration as President
Of the u. States, gentleman, the friend
and companion of the general, throughout
the whole course of the revolutionary war,
applied for lucrative and very responsible
Office, The gentleman was at all times
welcome to Washington table he had
been, 20 a certain degree, necessary TO the
domestic repose of a man, who had for
seven years fought the battles of his coun-
try, and who had now undertaken the task
of welding her political energies. At all
times, and in all places, Washington regar-
ded his revolutionary assoCate with an eye
of evident partiality and kindness, He was
a joyial, pleasant, and unob1rusiye compan-
ion. In applying for the office, it was ac-
cordingly in the full confidence Of success;
and his friends already cheercd him on the
prospect of his arrival at competency and
ease. The opponent of this gentleman,
was known to be decidedly hostile 10 the
Politics of Washington; he had even made
himself conspicuous amongst the ranks of
opposition. lie had, however, the tCmerity
TO stand as a candidate for the Office to
which the friend and the favorie of Wash
ington aspired. He had nothing to urge
in favor Of his preensons, but strong in
tcgriiy, promptiude, and fidelity in busi-
ness, and every quality which, if called into
exercise. would render service to the State.
Every one considered the application of
this man hopeless no glitering testimonial
of merit had he to present TO the eye Of
Washington; he was known TO he his polit-
cal enemy; he was opposed by favorte
ofthe generals, and yet, with such fearful
odds, he dared to stand candidate. What
was the result! The enemy of Washing
ton was appointed to the Office, and his
table-companion was left destitute and de-
iccted. A mutual friend who interested
himself in the affair, venured TO remOn-
srate with the President on the injustice of
his appointment. 'MySfritnd,' said he. Il
receive with a cordial welcome, he is well
come to my house, and welcome to my
heart but, with all his good qualities, he is
not man of business. His opponent is,
with all his political hostility to me, man
of business my private feelings have
nothing to do in this case. ! am not Geo.
Washington, but President of the United
States; as George Washington, would do
this man any kindness in my power; but
as President of the U. States, can do.
nothing"
r" Post Office for Colyorni@-A
portable post office of wood, the Washing
Wing says, has been made with pidgeOn
holds for letters, and places for books, &C.,
10 be conveyed to California. Itis not pro-
bablv more than ten feet in length and four
/ in height. This office is to setup where.
over II NAV be convenient, and shifted