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Weekly Trinity Journal
Weaverville, Trinity County, California
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Historical account of rare removals from subordinate government offices in early US presidencies: 9 under Washington (8 years), 10 under elder Adams, 39 under Jefferson (2 terms), 5 under Madison (8 years), 9 under Monroe, 2 under John Q. Adams. Appointments based on fidelity, ability, integrity, not partisanship; Jackson made many removals.
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In olden times removal from the subordinate Government offices were of rare occurrence. There were only nine removals during the eight years of Washington's administration, and only ten during the elder Adams. Even Jefferson, who, when he came into power, found the offices filled with political adversaries, removed only thirty-nine persons during his two terms. Madison removed but five in eight years. Monroe only nine, and John Q. Adams only two. In those days men were appointed to office for their fidelity to the Constitution, their ability and their integrity, and not from mere partisan reasons. Jackson however, made a great many removals.
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removals: 9 (washington, 8 years), 10 (elder adams), 39 (jefferson, 2 terms), 5 (madison, 8 years), 9 (monroe), 2 (john q. adams); jackson made many.
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In olden times, removals from subordinate government offices were rare. Early presidents appointed based on fidelity to Constitution, ability, and integrity, not partisanship. Jefferson removed political adversaries but few overall.