The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-04-22

general policy of the State and the class Of
men who shall be appointed to the various
Offices under the control of the Administra-
ton. Those who feel strong interest in
that policy which their judgment tells them
is for the welfare of the country, those who
desire to promote special measures. and those
who are anxious to obtain and hold office are
those who are always found ready to work Tor
such interests. They divide into parties ac-
cording to their views, and exert themselves
to the utmost to bring about the desired re-
suit
This party infuencesis useful and benefi-
cial if properly used I'm causing discussion,
examination, and thought, stimulating the
people to q careful study of their institutions
and the principles of Government and the
effects which certain measures may have on
the public welfare.
In free Government where the people
WELD the power the result of all this dis
cussion and thought is to Undue the general
mind with ideas of high craftsmanship. Thls
is the better side of politics. The dark side
is that too often it awakens an undue degree
of passion and prejudice. Men berate and
misrepresent each other. The same dispo-
sition which actuates the friends OF candl-
date also actuates his enemies. They seek
to destroy each others influence, while, no
doubt, all are in earnest in seeking the good
of their country. They do not stop ut public
actions, but enter the sanctity of the home.
Because Of this, Mrs. Andrew Jackson was
led to say: II assure you that | would
rather be a doorkeeper in the house OF my
God than to live in that palace in Wash
ington."
For this there is no remedy but in the in
telligence and good sense OF the people them
selves. When men learn to be careful and
just in judgments of men and measures poll
tics will have taken higher plane The
year preceding Mr. Adams's election was one
of contention and strife, and unfortunately
neither candidate was elected
NEW YORK POLITICS.
At this time Mr. George Ticknor, of Boston,
presented a foreign gentleman to ex-President
John Adams. They were toavoid talking upon
politics, on account of Mr. Adams's feeble
ness, but when they started to go Mr.. Adams
asked Mr. Ticknor about the Presidential
election in the House. Mr.. Ticknor very
adroitly remarked: :" 1t is understood to de-
pend upon the vote of New York" Mr..
Adams arose and exclaimed: Then God
help us. AS boy and man, / have known
New YORK Ior ~ years, ana neT poliolcS nave
always been among the devils incomprehensi-
bilities." How much his Satanic majesty
reveals of New York politics in these latter
days remains one Of the enigmas.
On Feb. 8, 1925, the formal opening of the
electoral packets took place. Neither Of the
candidates had received a majority of electoral
votes.
The House of Representatives then pro-
ceeded to elect from the three highest candi-
datcs-Jackson, Adams, and Crawford.
The roll of the House was called by States.
The vote of each State was deposited in a box
and placed on the table. The tellers were
Daniel Webster and John Randolph, who
proceeded to open the boxes and count the
| ballots. Mr.. Webster announced the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Adams.
On the 18th Of March, 1926, he was inaugu-
rated President, occupying the chair his
father had occupied sS years before. Chief
Justice Marshall administered the oath.
ADAMS AND JACKSON MEET.
After the Inauguration the multitude
rushed TO the White House to congratulate
the President In the evening the usual In