New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-06
CORRUPTION FUND COMMITTEE.

From The Args.fa (Geo.l Chronioie
In the pure days OF the Republic, candidates ana
ps,s were accustomed to rely for success upon the
intelligence and patriotism Of the people But all that
has been chsnged-money is now the chief agent en-
poyed 1t thought Shameful in former days to use
money for such purposes; but 1t IS now openly, ana
without blush solicited and employed. Bribery and
corruption aye avowedy used 10 defeat the will OF the
honest and honorable portion of the people. Aii this Is
an evidence that patriotism and love OF Republican IN
situtions are declining among our people 30 ssae
less has this practice become that even Governors OF
States stoop to solicit contributions to corruption funds
Not conten, with spending the revenues OF the govern
nent to enable them TO buy mejoities tax is levied
ont of the private members of the party disgusting
instance Of the practice is displayed in the Democratic
circular which publish below, signed by " l. Bragg
/. OBJ Branch" and others. Mr.. Bragg Is Governor
of the State Of North Carolina, and Mr. Brancb men,
Der Of Congress from the same State and they ca on
their fellow Democrats 10 send them money, that the
Constitution and the Union may be defended aud pre-
served" When these men took an oath to support the
Constitution did they understand they were to support
il by the most open and audacious bribery!
The people have looked upon the means by which
their elections have been carried with TOO much inder
ence. They seem to Thick matter of course that
corTnpt;on should be an essential element in every
yass IL they Do not arise and firmly resist the down
ward spetd with Which this Government Is fastening TO
inter debauchery the day is not far distant wren all
offices VIII be put up at suction 10 'he h'snsl paoer'
a. thew were in the declining days of ancient Rome
Indeed is not much better now with Is-that party
which has the greatest command OF money already can
secure to itself the victory IN our elections aud the
consequent "spoils
What think tho honest patriots Of the land Of the
Governor and other dignsres of North Carolina col
lectng money in that State TO carry the election IN
Pennsylvania Is il not an evidence that we have
fallen upon eIil times "a penod when corruption
stalks abroad at midday and is reeorted to by men IN
high places to carry the elections ms corruption
fund Committe say the money Is desfeI Ia circulate
documents! What think honest men OF Committee
in North Carolina, on the 10th OF September, issuing
rircuar 70 collect money to be sent 10 Penpsyvan TO
circulate documents n Pennsy lvania to influence toe
election in that State ON the nth OF OCTOBER, only
twenty four DAYS after the circular bears aa'e in hs
LEIGH The thing is absurd; the Committee kne w when
de, penned the circular that the money couid not ~
used for any such purpose.
TaR LAST DESPERATE SrRuGGLE.-Io snow tne
extent 70 which the resources OF the democratic Pay
Of the whole Union used 10 carry the iate S's'e
election III Penn " ania We copy the CONCLUSION VI
circular addressed by prominent Democrats OF Notn
CaIolDa TO their moniod friends, copy OF when was
n,.sent ard made public. The circular Is dated
Raleigh, Sept. 20, 1885, and concludes thus:
Ptnnsy lVsnia must be saved at every hazard. We
will rot dwell upon the caamities likely 10 result irom
the election OF Fremont; il is enough for 10 know
Mat our Northern friends regard the as more or
lee in peril and cell on US through the National Err
ccHf'ee ComSsiiee fer add We appeal 20 you there
fore, ss Democrat and patriot contribute forth
with whatever amount OF money you can, and raj &C
Mat You can from others, To be forwarded 10 the Ma
tional Executive Committee at Washington. Whist
ever done should be- done quickly. The money We
ieel confident rom our knowledge OF the committee,
will be need properly 10 spreading sound and useal
noira ion among the Northern people 20 "a to e.fe,t
the moot foec ser the csnee. Send whatever aIncun'