Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12

y We publish The following letter at the requ, st
Of the writer, who is democrat and representative
of Auburn, n the Legislature The instance detailed
by him, is not solitary one, Of the abuse of the
power placed in the hands of corporation agents. for
partizan purposes. We have c; Sc in view. more
obnoxious TO censure because mere Injurious TO the
interests of the corporation than that now under no.
tce, which at suitable time, we intend to bring be.
fore our readers. The Commonwealth remarks
very justly, in reference to this case, that hey have
manesty walked up the wrong passenger in Mr..
AckIey.
Boston, MAY sh, 1851.
Mr. Editor:-I wish state, for the pabIic benefit.
arecent case of political prescription In the latter
part OF last April, Mr. OTIS kmhal, of Boston, agent
for The Vermont Central Railroad Company sent for me
at his office, and expressed desire to purchase plan
ing machine for the use OF that Company. After in
qulrng about the construction and price of ny machines
he manifested his satisfaction aud said he would see
about baying one.
Mr. himball aiterward procured machine of anoth.
er manufacturer; giving reason for not purchaspo
of me, the fact that had voted for Charles Sumner
Senator lie has often repeated this reason and has
declared that he would not have tree soil machine
lie had been informed before purchasing, that my ma
chimes (being made from improved patterns) were
heavier and better than the which he bought and
worth, IN my opnton at least hundred dollars more
But he purchased inferior article at the same Dce
tct mine, il his statements be credited for the sake
OF gratifying his political prejudces, although he was
acting for himself, but for COMPANY that comprses
OF all parties, and receives its support from men of
all parties All upright men. Of whatever political
views, can have but one opinion ofsuch conduct Ii
ali men agree that 1t is dishonorahie TO indulge party
feelings TO the injury of an opponents business what
shall we say OF him who does at the expense of 9TH
ers, who do not synpathise with those feelings? Mr.
hlmbals spite has the merit Of economy 1t costs him
nothing. What the directors and stockholders of the
railroad will think OF his course, remains to be proved
that corporation Is not political BODY if they desire
the support OF every party, if they are not willing to
have their interests sacrificed the preudices of their
agents. they 6ud honest men as officers who will
not be guilty of such conduct.
The facts that have stated, one specimen Of the
prescription which is becoming too common Such in.
stances show the necessity Of ballot for the peo
pie, when even their representatives threatened and
punished 70" their votes
Mr. klmbals charge against is true. / did vote
Tor Charles Sumner. 1 am democrat, and ALWAYS ex-
pect TO be democrats but my democracy does not lead
me to violate my contracts, to uphold slavery |
feel that in voting for MIR. Sumner was true 10 nv
principles and to constituents. Ii it were TO be done
again, would do it again; and none the less for any
attempt to coerce my political action. My course would
be the same If knew that it would deprive me OF the
business which supports me and my family. And if the
class OF men whom Mr.. KmbaIl represents wish to in
huence my associates they must find some better means
than Threats of pecunary ossfor the free Democrlcy
OF Worcester County, and of Massachusetts value inde
pendence more than money, and rate their principles
higher than their trade. Yours, very truly,
A. l.. ACKLEY,
ss9 Rep. from Auburn.