The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-02-24
THE PILOT.
M A NIT OW c.:
FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. "a, 1860
Call you this Backing Your
Friends

1t Is well known that Gen. s. W. SMITH,
Of the Tribune, has ALWAYS been one Of
the most convenient and supple Of tools
to the leaders Of his party, if not very
sharp one; and no matter how strong
were the charges against party candi
date, and with the utmost power Of his
feeble intellect and uncomfortable infu-
ence, to endeavor 10 make his life and &C
tons appear as white as snow.
The result of the last State election in
this county, conclusively proved that
SMITH was entirely destitute Of influence
at home; yet to spite CHAs, RGsER, and
to get rid of Smiths begging importuni-
ties, the Governor appointed him to
subordinate position, which his ridiculous
love Of display magnifed SO absurdly as
to render him the butt and laughing
stock of the whole State.
We hope that Gen. SMITH, and others
Of his light caiibre, VIII learn two things
from this episode in SMITH career, and
his prompt rApudiation by the powers
that be. First, that however corrupt and
dishonest party leaders may be themselves,
they are always prompt to censuIe the
corruption Of their followers, hoping there
by to gain for themselves the reputation
Of honest public servants; and, second,
that although the members of political
party may forgive rascality in one oftheir
party friends, and defend and sustain the
one who is guilty, folly is an offence for
which there is no absoIution or respect !;
and for which party friends are the most
unforsiying of all others. In other words,
a knaye may be forgiven and sustained a
fool-neyer.
The commissioners appointed Charles
r. Tyler to examine lands in Oconto,
Brown, Door and Manitowoc counties.
Paul D. Hayward, for the several coun-
ties north Of Columbia county, bordering
on the Wisconsin river.
S. w Smith, for the several counties
bordering upon the Wolf river, lying
north Of Winnebago county.
A copy of the order appointing these
clerks, with letter Of instructions, is here
unto annexed.
You will observe that the clerks are ap-
pointed only until further order, and at a
salary of $500 per annum, for the time ac-
sually employed.
The commissioners have every reason TO
be satisfied with the services of Mr. Tyler
aud Mr.. Hayward They are proceeding
with great prudence and energy in the dis
charge of their duties, and important val
liable results have already followed their
action.
With Mr.. Smith, the result thus far has
not been satisfactory lie seems to have
misunderstood his Instructions Instead
of acting as detective, he has proceeded
at an expense utterly diproportionate to
any service he could render, as though lie
was to take possession Of hostile country
! As soon as information reached the com
missions of his transactions, they were at
once repudiatel by them in letter trans,
mitted to him on .he q of February inst.
Neither the Department nor the State
are liable for such an cu.&::, and they wi!
not be paid. Such additional Instructions
have been sent him, as will, it is hoped,
render his services of value to lhe State.
II they shall not, he will be promptly re-
called.
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