Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-19

gave rise 10 a rather animated debate In the
seunte yesterday, which will attract good
deal Of attention throughout the country
flrst Of all on account Of tho character and
standing Of the gentlemen who took part In
II, and second, because Of the statements and
assertions that were made In reference TO the
subject. Mr.. Carpenter boldly took the
troublesome bull by the horns, and declared
that the animal, from tho tip Of his horns to
the end OF his tail, was unconstitutional. 1t
cannot be denied that he made some strong
and telling points on the side Of the question
which he has chosen to champion, and we are
inclined to think that a large portion OF the
thinking people Of the country, and Of the
politicians Of both parties, viii indorse all
that ho has said. The Wisconsin Senator
made what ls called a good speech; and while
we are not prepared TO agree with all Of his
propositions, we are free to admit that he
gave good and substantial reasons for the
faith that Ia In him, and that his happy rldl-
cule has seriously damaged the report and
the Recommendations Of the clyil-seryIcc com.
mission.
Mr., Carpenter denounced the experiment
OF reforming tho civil service by a
process Of competitive examinations a.
absurd There can be no doubt that u
there are any worthless officers In the ser
vice Of the Government now, az there Il some
ground TO believe there IL, two-thlrds OF them
would not only hold their places under the
rules and regulations prescribed by the com
mIsslon Of Mr.. Curtlss, but would be entitled
10 promotion; while, on the other hand, some
Of the best and most capable men In the
country, Of large experience aud practical
knowledge, would be excluded from the pub
lie service, II they should elect TO offer them
selves and sit below raw sophomores whomay
be fully posted about the moon, butknow no.
thing whatever about the ordinary business
transactions Of the world. A Mr.. Carpen-
ter said, the proposed reform Is likely to de.
prlye the country Of the services Of such mon
rs A. 7. Stewart and II. B. Claan, and to
give us In their places the college graduate
who eau tell "the names Of the rivers that
tiow Into the Caspian sea-"
We are glad that Mr.. Trumbull has given
us the benefit OF bis experience and Of his
profound wisdom on the subject. Hls elo-
oueut words In favor Of reform will make q
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and reelected Mr.. Trumbuil scared Into
the serene heights OF craftsmanship when he
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