The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-24

services in both sessions, Mr.. BREsLIN
was animated by obvious devotion to the
public interest, and particularly to his
constituents. Every public and local
measure dictated by wisdom, and de-
manded by the people during his service,
was materially aided by his activity and
industry in its support. Not less poten-
tal than that Of any man since the com.
mencement of the Reform movement, were
Mr.. BREsLIN's advocacy and influence in
favor Of constitutional reform. 1t is we'll
known by all conversant with the history
Of the struggle connected with that meas
ure, that in every hour. whether its fate was
trembling in the balance, or apparently de.
cided, Mr.. BREsLIN was the same warm,
earnest, constant and watchful friend OF
New Constitution.
We ask our fellow citizens Of Ohio, if
Mr.. BREsLIN does not appeal to them then
with peculiar force, for their suffrages! He
has, it is true, nothing TO plead on the score
Of wealth, powerful associations, or inau-
entail connections, like his competitor, but
he does plead fitness for the Office, and
proves il by his past services, and his in
domitable personal energy. But one fee
Bile voice has been raised in all Ohio, to
impeach Mr.. BREsLIN's qualifications NOR
ally, and none Intellectually. That ono
voice, besides having been proved unwor-
thy of belief, is too contemplate for any
| further notice.
The people OF Ohio have never had a
Democratic State Treasurer! Under the
irresponsible system Of selecting State off.
GERS by Legislative appointment, the wings
have invariably managed to preserve the
custody and control Of the peoples money.
We submit that in fifty years succession,
that party and its favorites may well have
used the public funds for many purpose
unknown to the law, and amassed many a
private fortune, while the people could be
none the wiser, though the Treasury would
be much the poorer for it. Fifty years con-
troll Of your money, people Of Ohio, in the
hands OF party, never scrupulous so long
as they run no hazard OF detection, is
long continued temptation to wrong, par.
ticularly, when in all that time there has
been no single instance of thorough and
complete accountability!
We ask the people if they do not think
it high time there should be change?-
Should not this whig party be told that al.
ter fifty years free access to the public
treasury. and the partisan use Of the mon.
ey at their option, they should now stand
back and admit the light Of investigation
by new men? The Augean stables were
cleansed by Hercules, after thirty years
accumulation Of filth! Shall it be tpice
thirty, people Of Ohio, that your money,
furnished per force Of onerous taxation,
must remain in the hands Of the wings Of
this State, while you can direct your eyes
TO more than one man connected with that
department, who went into it poor, and
came out millionares! "Lct the cry be
change, retrenchment, REFORM
II the voters Of this State will but reflect
upon these matters, they cannot fail to see
that under every consideration of public
purity. political justice, and personal mer-
it, they should elect JOHN G. BREsLIN,
Treasurer OF the State of Ohio, by the most
decided NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..