Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-05
FOE THE MIRROR.
THE POST.0FFTCE,
10 RESlGN y.

Mr. Editor,-I think it will be readily
concealed BY all parties, by this time, that
the late change in the Postmaster OF this
place was not only bad one, but a gross
imposition upon the community. By what
means or by whom this change was effect
ed, no person appears TO know, aud those
who do know appear to be ashamed of what
they have done. Be this as il may, the
way matters now stand clearly reveals an
evil existing in relation TO this Officer for
the removal Of which the public interes,
loudly calls. The establishment oil Post
Offices are for the benefit Of. the people or
community by which they are surrounded,
and not for the purpose Of dispensing loaves
and fishes to any member Of any clique or
party. It is well known that ever since
this change has taken place, there has been
perfect uproar and confusion in the deli
very Of Mail matter, 10 say nothing Of the
innumerabe quarrels and angry contentious
which this new officer has brought about.
Every body, with very few exceptions)
agrees that he is not only Nngrantly incom-
petent to fill the office, but that he is TO-
tally unfit to hold the Office, were he ever
so competent. Letters and papers are almost
daily delivered to the wrong persons. caus-
ing great Inconvenience 10 the right own
Crs of them. II the Democracy Of Mnnon.
gala desired 10 have change in this officer
why did they not confer their iaroi upon
competent, inlelligen, man? one whose
standing and capacity was indisputable-
business, polite and reliable unfinished
of the Il had like TO have said Jass Ack)
that COW holds il? But many Of them SOL
EMMY aver that they did not desire any
change, and that ii was done BY Sherrard
Clemens, whilst he tried 10 represent this
District al Washington. Well, il is likely
Sherrsrd had hand in it, as j: looks very
much like some other work he lid while
lie was blowing his hide OF the Federal City.
g No doubt The present Postmaster deserr-
ed something for the dirty Jobs he did for
Sherrard but he is something like the spi-
der and humble. bee-Ee has got hold Of
something more than he can manage. He
must back out, and take snmelhing less
weighty, or 60 TO school quarter or two 10
learn 10 read the names on the letters and
papers that coma to hir office. But this a.
lone will not qualify him. 1t is necessary
that he read Chesterfield over a few times,
so that he may mend his manners sufficient.
" to give gentleman decent answer TO
any enquiry he may make al his window.
But 10 be more serious. II is an unde-
niable fact that change should be made in
this officer. 1t must be done, Sherrard to
the contrary notwithstanding. Ii is expect.
ed, Of course, that Democrat should sue.
coed him. lie, good responsible, respect
able, intelligent (nalve bOm-no political
interloper) citizen be selected out Of your
party, and if you cannot find one such who
will accept the Office, give i, 10 Wing
rather than have the community bored 10
death in this uncouth and ludicrous style.
II any Of your numerous readers should
show any signs Of inquisiiiveness in rela-
ton 10 the source from whence these few
lines come, Just tell them 10
FIND OUT.