The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-01

ward.
As removal, and that of the receiver this
place. do not feel disposed to say much We con
vinced that they made political grounds solely or
unprinciped and malicious enemy, and with which we
were nor made soquanted, allowed any chance to
e To the part played by certain churches IN the mat
ter, and the evident strides making effect union OF
church and state we win not at present alade further
OF Christianity can have been much fnrhered by this
cannot serve God and mammon" seems to have been en-
trely overlooked When the appointments before
bic to counenance the interference OF churches in such
matters Al all events make doubt that the demoo
racy viii, four years hence, attend to the subject
From the Jefferson QssourD Metropolitan, April II.
FEDERAL coNsIsTRScY-t is settled that Col Mitch
ell to suPerede Major Harvey superintendent Of Indian
surveyor general of Missouri and Illinois We have
for both of these gentemen and have no doubt but
served their country CALAMITY in the late Mexican war; and
under the lead Of the intrepid Doniphan. noby sustained
the honor and glory of the republic. Un. therefore, we
hear something othese gentlemen than have, we
have IL not in our hearts 10 say ausht against them We
plant agains, hem but purpose of inquiring what
their predecessors have done to subject them removal
late presidential canvass General Taylor and his friends
pledged themselves voluntarily in advance. set their
faces against all prescription for opinion sake was said
by the General aud repeated by all the federal that
he had enemies to punish and that in dispensing The
patronage OF tho government he would make capabiy
and honesty" his rule OF conduct and the test OF his APP
This The aoS1e which na 'S
the bait which caught many gulblc democrat But
what do and IN what manner have these pub
lie pledges been redoemedl In less than short month
two of the most popular, worthy, and acceptable officers
down, and that too without cause assigned and withon,
complaint! We challenge Missouri whigery to come to
cratic oiee-holders Major Harvey add Mr.. Conway
done to subject them the charge OF either incou-
of removal. and it is due to the county, and cspe-
cialy to the elected officers that tie reasons OF Their
ed that these gentlemen have been guilty of any OIL
cia misconduct IS universally acknowledged that they
did demand their removal. The only excuse
which federal ingenuity invent is, that Messs Harvey
party press this itself of the shame
less inconsistency and evnces an utter disregard OF all IT,
pledges to the contrary, we never should have
he had removed every democrat from office within his
he ought remove, and would commend hm'ior l.,
because they fall within the rule he laid down in the ALI
sions made by Taylor aud his friends, when he reads that
such Harvey and Conway have been removed tor
From the Seneca IN W Observer, April %.
Posr OFFICE APPOINTMENTS understand that the fol
Villa Knox, postmaster at Waterloo, utcs Samuel
BiIdsal, removed -,
D. G. Dloomer, postmaster at Seneca Falls, uieeJ T. Mil
VIM Hoskins, postmaster at Canoga, uee J. MIntosh,
There twelve thirteen removals to be made
in the county, but tho papers to give form TO
member of Congress from this district.by whom the
poinments are, in fact, made-left Washington. The
flames were left and they are to DO attended to mme-
dately.
So far the appointment in this village is concerned,
rough whg, aud presume the appointment is satisiac
tory his party If removal was to be made prefer
utra" wing. and one who processes wing principles,
so far as whg principles can be understood.
From the Norfolk Southern Argus, April %.
ANOTHER vIcrIM.-The memorable Of the de-
sroye the head of the Post Office Department continues
fail with relentless execution. AS if in very shame OF
his deeds Of blood the darkness of night is attempted to be
ceased to be bazoned forth in the official at Washing
b % ha S ao 10 @
Ger in ths Of Dr.. j. Wheeler postmaster at Muir
cient officers the country No charges were preferred
against him. and his only crime consisted IN being demo
of that State DR.. Wheeler OF the most devoted
and useful members of the Baptist church in his section OF
the Glow his services have been invaluable
and he institutions OF religion and education under The
have hourished most gratifying extent But long and
useful under the department. social worth moral
from the avengng blow of administration that had no
enemies punish Truly may it DO said tina, he blood
of tho martyrs will to be the seed oil the church.
From the Tuscaloosa (Ala) Observer, April "a.
Prescription.
Offices FILL except Of death Resignation"
Such were the words attributed Gen. Taylor, when
he left Baton Rouge for Washington City, Such the
of all his sayings during the canvass How inconss
Confidence can we repose in all he has said What
Der of officers have been removed by this nopd,y Pres
In his inauguration, Gen. Taylor said "Honey and
publication. to be the grounds 0" ehch 0m appoint
10 Office"
Ii the General really intended to follow that rule why
did he remove Mr.. Saunders collector OF Mobile Mr.
Saunders honest and qualified. Against his character
a man, against his conduct public ocer against his
integrity and quail hce,ion charge can be brought But
tho party President the President who had no offices
fill except in of death resignation, the Pres
dent who make "honcsy and qualification the
grounds of appointing Office, has thought proper,
in his consummatc wisdom, in utter violation OF MS
promises and pledges remove Mr. Saunders Tor the SIN
If being democrat
Instances like this of party prescription not
Honesty and qualifications" the most eminent capacity
and the spotess purity are not The grounds OF APP
pointing to office nor are they any protection against
removal in the case OF democrats. We see that John
appointed collector Of customs Brazos Santiago
Texas. This formerly of Mobile, absconded from
that place. leaving large number OF creditors to suffer
pointed Office. " Honesty and qualifications"
From the Albany Argus
TAKING IT AS HK smouLD.John s. Bagg, esq, formerly
fee of postmaster Detroit, publishes the following card
which indicates that Mr. b. understands taking such things
phosophcay. We doubt not the democrats OF that Guy
and OF The State will welcome him back TO the editorial
chair, and position where he may ehecualy adj
vance the exalted principles of his party.
SHACK AeAIN-The undersigned, having been relieved oil
the duties of Of this city, returns this day to his
former the Free Press. For the present. he
will only say lhat resuming his editorial labors, he will
the democratic party Harmony concession, union--eve
rythng the cause, Lothing Tor men-Wl be his party
watchword. JOHN >. BAGG.'
From the Albany Atlas
We notice in all exchange papers, accounts OF re-
mo, ais from Office The government organs Washing