National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-02
who is the OHiceseeI,er ?

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: In view
of the enthusiastic Endorsement by the
Democratic daily of the Presidents civil
service policy in general, and of Senator
Hampton's recent resolution In particular,
will you not permit one OF the large class
Of Democrats holding honest views, but
adverse TO that paper, TO ventilate his ideas
through the medium of your more liberal
columnsp
The time may not bes.very remote when
some typical reformer of a class kindred to
that to which the illustrious South Car
Gilman belongs, may propose the passage
OF an act making 1t punishable by fine
and imprisonment for any of his constit-
lowed the barren right Of asking, to make
1t penal offense for any citizen, even
though not holding Office, to indorse him,
or for the appointing power TO seek infor-
nation as to his character and fitness.
Forsooth is 1t not sufficient for the
masses-the "vulgus ignobile'-who, 1t
would appear from the lofty standpoint Of
the noble autocrat above cited, have no
rights but to vote or keep their mouth dis
masters OF their own choosing proceed, to
forge the chains which are to deprive them
Of their liberties?
But may II not be well for this class to
remember II was sin gratitude more strong
than traitors arms" that conquered Cesar,
and that the passive element In their trust
full constituents may one day be thrust
aside with the might OF the volcano and
new set Of agents be sent by the people,
who will respect their rights and look home
ward for their consent or approvalp
What constitutes an Office seeker? Please
let us know how or In what manner our
members and senators find their way TO the
halls Of Congress. Do they stay at their
homes in their houses and look supinely on
during political canvassP Do they, with
minds serene and folded arms, calmly await
listen to the cry OF the majority, to conde-
scend to act as their agent and representa-
tlyep Not much, ~ should remark"
Behold how energetically, eloluently,
politely do these men Of the Hampton
stripe-save the mark-go before the peo-
ple-the common people whom they say
must not seek Office, attending In person
and through their paid strikers, the eau
cuses, the public meetings, and elections,
making the earth tremble with their almost
superhuman efforts "promising all things
TO all men," How the aspirant for the
higher office OF senator forgets every other
aim In Bcheming with his legislature TO gain
the coveted prize, even though he already
be member, q newly made governor,
millionaire, or Wade Hampton.
But lol no sooner does success crown
his efforts, than .good-by, my much,
respected friends. You have made fools OF
yourself and am safe in Congress. dc
not desire you any longer to step between
the wind and my nobility. You must
not ask me after this to indorse you for aI
oillce-my time cannot be consumed by
ofllceseekers. II you bother me will have
a law passed making 1t fine, penal
G1enie for me to endorse any one of you
So, bye, bye; tai tai
An old woman, who had all her life beer
In the habit Of borrowing the use OF her
neighbours "kittles," by some strange freak
| OF good fortune became the owner OF Q
"kittlen herself. NosOoner did this happen
than she sent word TO all her neighbors an
nouncing the fact that she now had .
"kittle" OF her own, and that hereafter sh(
would neither borrow nor lend.
Further comment being considered un
necessary, / am with much respect,
"SoME MEMBER's CONSTITUENT"