Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-26
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The National Intelligencer, of the 2lst inst.
contains another admirable and most effective ar
tcle, in answer to the whining Of the Union upon
the subject of the removals from office which
have taken place since the accession to power
of the present Administration. The broadside.
thus fired into the Democratic party, is not the
less destructive because the guns were charged
with its own ammunition. We have not room
to copy the article in question-but we devote
considerable space to portion of the extracts,
given by the Intelligencer, from the respective
official organs of the Democratic Administra-
tons, from Jackson to Polk. The reader will
think we could not have devoted column and a
half to better purpose. There will be found a
remark able resemblance in the character of the
arguments administrations used in defence Of pro-
scription a system. 1t was in fact as prom-
nent an article of Democratic faith as any other.
We have no patience with the puerilities of the
Union on this subject. 1t renders itself an object
of pity whenever it whines over the dongs of the
"Guilotne," and goes into fit of virtuous hor-
ror at the sight of the cake ofthe Executioner."
We are willing to let Democratic editors, stand
ding, at the time highest in the confidence Of the
party, answer the eX-organ-nay, we are content
to neutrahze all It can now say by producing
what it has hitherto said.
latter part of the extract from the Globe, of 10th
March, 1915, within one week after the induc-
ton of MIR. Polk. 1t is there laid down, that to
permit an officer to remain is equivalent to reap
polntment, and that the ''true theory of our Gov
eminent is that no Subordinate Executive func-
tlonary"-by which circumlocution is meant all
clerks, agents and employees in general--shouId
be 'permafed to remain, or, in other Words, be re-
appointed, whom the President would not under
the circumstances attending each case, appoint to
office, and that he is responsible for retaining,
not less than for appointing. There appears to
be no limitation Of this doctrine to offices held at
the will of the Executive. 1t would seem to be
intended to apply not less to offices held by diff
ftrent tenure. But even without this extreme
application, we need scarcely say that this is not
our theory, nor the ''true theory of the Govern
ment" If it be, then nothing further need be
said upon the subject. Gen. Taylor is bound to
displace every Democrat in the country.
In its extremity, the Union tried TO show pal
liation, nay justification, indeed, for Gen Jack
son dong that which it condemns SO acrimoni-
ously in Gen. Taylor. 1t says:
"1he prosciprive spirit charged upon General Jackson
by the Editor of the National Integencer is no usli-
cation for General Taylor. We have vet to learn that
the hero of New Orleans included IN the list of the
earlier Presidents in whose footsteps General TAYLOR
promised To folnw." "Genetal jackson wAsA PARTY
MAN. He had tired and ascertai,ed principles hch
were made known TO the people when he went before
them for their suffraees. The people, in sustaining
him, sustained hose prnc ples. He had some excuse
therefore, for dispensing he panag the Government
give the weight Of official influence in support Of
the principles which The people had sustained in his cleo
ton. He had made premises TO do othercise He did
not forfeit his ,cord h as pro,crptire as the
lnteHisencer cffrms. But the people did not either
sanction Condemn any system of political principles
when Gen. Taylor eeced'
The reply to this by the National Intelligencer
is overwhelming But none of its arguments, or
as effective as the following ex-
tract from the celebrated letter of Gen. Jackson
to Mr.. NJ onroe, of November u, 1S16-a letter
which contributed most essentially to his election
eight years afterwards.
TN EVERY SELECTION party and party feeling should
be arOided Now Is the lime TO exermnaie hat monster,
called party spirit By selecting characters conspc-
for their probiy, virtue, capacity and frmness ,ci
out any regard 10 party you will 60 far to- if not entire
" eradicate those feelings which, on former occasions,
threw many obstacles in the way Of government, and
perhaps have the pleasure and hnor Of uniting people
heretofore politically divided The Chef Magistrate Of
great and powerful nation should indulge par
yfeelngs His conduct should be liberal and dsneres-
led always bea airing in mind that he fur the whole
and part Of the community BY this you will
czak the national character, and acquire fur yourself
name imperishsble monumental marble. Consult
party your choice pursue the dictates of that uner-
ring Judgment which has long and often benefited
our cnuny, and rendered conspicuous Us rulers These
the sentiments Of friend they the feelings, i'll
know my own heart. a an understanding patriot"