Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-12-13
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WASHINGTON, u. T., Dec. B, 80.
Messrs. Editors I'm perusing the
interesting columns of the BEACON Of
the 9th inst, we see that our odorif-
erous friend, II. b." (which is Hot
Box has again fallen into error
this time by accusing usofhaving sug-
gessed "the removal Of the present r.
M. (which is postmaster) at st. Glenn
sents Bay. We simply called atten-
ton to a communication published in
the Enterprise, in which the writer
mot WEI suggested change in that
office because of alleged Irregularities
and piOus mismanagement of the pre-
sent incumbent But seeing the fat
tering requirements named for more
suitable ''P. Ms (which is postnaster)
we did think we would take time by
the fore-lock, as ''they" say, in behalf
sof that suffering community, and es-
pecially in the interest Of THE ''gen-
tleman" who, above all others of our
limited acquaintance in that "delive-
ry," seemed 30 admirably qualified to
I'll the bill, thinking, Of course, that
the influence of our ''more fortunate
perternity." as his old and familiar
friend, would be acceptable and suf-
ficient in accomplishing the change
suggested by that sggrieved CORES
pondent. We had, and have, no pre-
jldice against the present honest,
competent and Trustworthy" P. NJ. at
that Office (the complaint referred to
seemed to be based upon the fact that
there was a snperabuRdance of these
good qualities exercised there, especi-
ally OR SatadOys) and while we have
not the pleasure Of his personal ac-
quaintance, we are persuaded that he
nor the many other postmasters pos
sessed of the same commendable vir-
tues and resident Of the county will
not feel over hattered at the easy and
pleasing Ito Fl. b. requisites for a
Rrst-clzss pOstmaster" which be deems
so essential. viz. mo conscience, plen-
ty Of brass and little sense, in the
first Of which, at least, H. B. seems to
abound. Indeed, neither may they
feel much complimented by his mod
est disclaimer Of having "allen 90
low as to apply for or accept an Of
ice-even q postofiice-at the hands
of the present regime; and it is to be
hoped tina these gentlemen in your
county who have so long and faith
fully occupied Offices under 'the pre-
sent rsginle" will not be so regardless
Of the public good, under a sense Of
self-respect. az 20 resign because. for
sooth, through the kind information Of
I'll. b., they may suddenly discover their
sadand fallen estate. Oh Fl. B., III.
B., thon odorifer0as "Hoi Box. don't
be 80 sensitive in your nobIer feelings.
nor 30 very fastidiOus with your off,
cial associationsl And for the public
veal. do not be so reckless il your
pleasing and back-handed compli-
ments 70 your honest and trustwor-
thy" neighbors. And should you
ever fall . low as to apply for an Of
fee ct the sticky hands" Of the pre-
sent regssns. land you may yet IN this
particular casa, il was the ofiice rath-
err seeking the man, don't you know.
n. b.. that the recoESmendation Of "a
gentleman. while being, much more
dificnltfoFyou toobtain, would not be
as potent and appropriate. in your
case, Is the power and influence Of
onr 'snoFs fortunate paternity, who
i 90 much better qualified % rightly
appreciate and more clearly represent
your charming qualities aud fitness
fof oflice under The present ~ any
other Fegfuee While recognizing the