The commonwealth. (Wilmington, Del.) 1858-18??, 1858-08-14

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4 ACTING WITH THE PEOPLES PARTY.
We are fast approaching the time nj which all
of us citizens will have 10 say in our sovereign
capacity who shall be placed in nomination aud
stand as the candidate Of the Peoples Party, for
the chief executive office of our city.
This, as cterS one can see, and must know, is
no question Of minor Importance, and easily to be
determined 1T is die in which every member Of
the party should iebl and take the liyeliest inter-
est placing their shoulder to the wheels and using
their snuhd iadgiheht in arriving ut the means best
qualified and most available for such position;
responsible in its nature 10 the tiiifehs of Will.
mnglon, of all parties. Men selected Tor all mi.
nor offices should be Those ofabiliiy and enterprise
equivalent 10 The duties which such an office casts
upon them; and how much more So when they
are 10 6ll those ofa higher dnd more responsible
nature, lest they not only Disgrace their friends
who place them there, but insult the whole people
and bring ignomy and dishonor on the Office
Therefore, great care should be exercised In ma.
king such selection.
In viewing this subject, the questions that most
naturally arise ure-l. What should be the ne.
cessary qualifications for Mayor of growing
md populous city? 9. Who ofits prominent cti-
zens will bear the test of such qualifications p
These are questions which must be solved and
of his duty to Himself ard fsilow.citizens. Az to
the FIRST we perhaps all agree, but in applying
those qualifications to tic man; we. being led BY
strong feelings either fot OF against certain aspl-
rants, are apt 10 draw different conclusions, ind
fix on men according 10 our social relations. &c,
when of right in deciding such question, we
should be led by a conclusion formed from per-
feet understanding both Of the duties Of ife officer
and joined with Qualifications necessary for the
pcfiofTiapce Of such duties, due and proper feel.
ing Of solicitudc ior our general welfare, allowing
that TO guide independent OF an1 oYerrulinE all
antipatics and petty feelings, WHENEVER they arise
and under whatever circumstances they eSjsi ,
Now, what are those qualifications Isi. lie
should be man of good moral reputation. Mo.
rality lies at the seat ofall governments, and ey
require for the execution Of those laws which are
based on the doctrines of Christianity, officers Of
at lenst fair rfiofals. The example and disgrace
OF immoral officers has been felt by some comnu.
utios, and their nomination has been severely re.
; buked even by this city. I'd. lie should be a
man of ability. There are certain intellectual
, qualifications so closely connected with every
Office, as 10 sever them would destroy 10 some ex.
tent the efficiency oil the office. The Mayor of
city should be nun Of sound discriminating
judgment, one sufficiently acquainted with the
, sion IN any emergency that might possibly arise
6 He, connected wnh This, should be man Il finn
! ness, not obstinate, and who, having opinions d
. his own dare uphold them. We want no waTer
ing all sided officer. We want none of those uht
! agree with every one, and who led by mistaken
zeal for notoreiy and public popularity, will sub
I serve themselves 10 every sycophant that wills
pcrs In their cars Let no man be placed in thi
iofiicc who will be but mere tool in the hands o
i either ignorant friends or wiley and ireacherou
politicians. Fcllow-clizcns, be careful as to thi
: point It's in my humble judgment, far bette
y for one TO be wrong in an honest opinion aid nc
!, accordingly, than 10 hold himself out us wealth
!. ercoek, to be turned by every breath that feace
him, whether pure or FOUL You can best iudg
n whether this applies 10 any now nuRRYINa them
selves upon your iavors Seek nnd nominate
>, man who using all the necessary means Of mioi
p nation viii finally rely on his own ability, h
ir being held responsible for His own acts. Ava
=. with your automatons and puppets, we want
: man. 3D.. He should be recognized citizen i
~ your midst for time sufficient at least 10 acquuiI
ID himsef with the general interests OF the city,.
to New men,, like new measures, should be examine
~ very closely before they are tried Place no ma
er in position requiring such acquaintance wit
q our customs and actibhs except men OF known r,
st putation and competency in your very midst
"a men who have watched with solicitous ey
ne every change in your government as it oeeu
red, and can now the better judge Of the admin
lrntion which VIII be lest suited to your welfar
10 and will tend To promote your Interests. On soc
sa 9as wye can pKss iaai 5GLa "a iSiiiaau,ala
ly should always have in their officers. We kno
- him. Let such an one be non,;n.t a, f,,i,,ot.