The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-03


am asked whether, in my poor opinion, all those func
tonaries, (amountng 10 many tbousands) or any OF
them, ought to be periodically superseded by original APP
polnmenisl II yes-wben And II part oniy-wbich
We have seen that great number oil Offices are filled
for term OF years. and more without any limitation as
10 Term. l. however, can draw no line OF Just dis
ncion between the claims OF the two classes upon the
favor OF country or government.
Promising that regular periodical changes in the sub
ordinate servants OF The country, merely Tor The sake OF
change would necessarily swell executive patronage al
ready TOO much swollen. obliged 10 add that more
than doubt other grounds. the policy and justice OF
such changes Because, tor the able and prompt exc
cuon OF public business. much official experience, IN
great number OF particular stations, known 10 be neces
sary Q: Because many Office holders, appointed under
reckless administrations as we have seen-
will always. alter time, be found OF tried integrity and
Of equal industry and abilities Because again, some
may be found in OF honorable poverty the result
Jess Of stern integrity than OF long and exclusive
devotion 10 the interests OF the public and A. because to
such servants, not to Teappont them at The
end OF term would not only discourage in
faithful discharge Of duy but could not fail 70 outrage
the moral sense OF entire communities speak on inns
head from what witnessed in ls2930 of the cruel ex
periments on large scale, then made upon the sens
bes of the country. and the mschies TO the public in
teress which early ensued se4
What would therefore, humbly advise is this to turn
out not only on change OF President, but in any and
every week of the year, all office holders known to be
deficient in either honesty capacity, ~ industry, and 70
appoint in their stead men known TO possess those qual
ties. Without an anxious attention TO this rule, gov
eminent of the people, resting virtue and
cannot long be successfully mainlaned for blind vi
cious distribution of enormous patronage would SOON by
the force oil the highest emampe, beat down all that IS
taught in the church, the school house. and the college
OHE PRESIDENTIAL TERM --Of the eight Chief Magis-
tales that preceded General Harrsonwhom the nation
yet mourns-the 6rs third. fourth, fifth. and seventh
presided this Union, respectively, two successive
terms; the other three but four years each and every
one of the eight, whilst in office, became candidate oI
second term.
consider the sublime example set by the Father OF his
Country in declining third electon--whch has been
duly followed by four popular Presidents and would nc
doubt have been observed with equal good faith by the
other three under like crcumsancesas establishing
barrier against third term impossible as It were
mbodied in the constitution itself But do not con-
slider respectful 10 the people otherwise proper In
candidate 10 solicit favor pledge that, II elected he
will not accept second nomination II looks loo much
like bargain rendered to other asplrans--yeld to me
now; shall soon be out OF your way-too much like
the interest that sometimes governs the cardinals IN The
choice of Pope-many voting for themselves first and,
il without success, finally for the most superannuaed IN
order that the election may the come round again
am, however, in favor of amendment OF the consii-
uton in OF the forms prescribed, declaring that no
citizen should be eligible to reelection TO the presl-
dency and also Of extension OF the term to that OF
senator-a period OF six years
AGENCY OF THE President IN LEGisLATIos;--l am
persuaded that this should be strictly limited q TO
the veto qualified as suggested above. 3. 10 the
command of the constitution, che shall, from time
10 me give 10 the Congress information OF the state OF
the Union, and recommend to their consideration such
measures he shall Judge necessary and expeden and
A. To furnishing through The appropriate executive de-
parments, such details for bills any committee OF
either house OF Congress may specially call Tor
LEADING MEASURES THE LATE EXTRA SESSION OF
CoNGREss-lf had had the honor OF vote on the occa
sion, il would have been given in favor OF the land dis
iributon bill the bankrupt bill and the second bill for
creating fiscal corporation--havng long been under
conviction that in peace, in war; something efficient,
in the nature of bank OF the United States, not only
Unnecessary and proper" but indispensable 10 the
full operations OF the treasury, well 10 many OF The
wants of our commerce and currency.
SECRET BOUND SOCIETIES Il have not been a
member of masonic lodge in thirty odd years, Wis.,
tier OF any lodge since, except oncenow more Than six
teen years ago There at many academies and coll
eges is well known. associations OF Students tutors
and professors for purely literary purposes and their
meetings generally. for augh that know. may be secret
Twenty eight years ago oace present with such an
association, and never since; and have, within five
years. received many aerag notices oil my having been
enrolled honorary member OF many such assoca
tons am sorry 10 be reminded that by some strange
neglect have failed TO accept OF those honorable dis
tinctions.
Finally, am asked. IL nominated as candidate for
the presidency, would you accept the nomination beg
leave respectfully TO repyyes; provided that be moi
required TO renounce any principle poessed above My
principles are convictions
Hoping that you, who have done me the honor TO in
vite this general reply, may, with the Millions be ena
bled in year or two to fix other citizen your
candidate more worthy, and therefore likely TO
cate the majority OF popular surages, remain, gentle
men, your friend and iellow-c citizen, 49,.
WINFIELD SCOTT