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Editorial
April 8, 1834
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Jackson administration's 'reform' for expanding patronage, with New York Custom House officers' salaries at $340,000 used against liberty. Notes House of Representatives avoids voting on bank deposits removal due to party discipline. Expresses skepticism toward Richmond Enquirer's prediction of pro-Jackson candidate's victory in Virginia election.
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We take a wicked pleasure in giving the exhibition that is presented in this morning's Gazette of the astonishing result of the retrenchment and reform of this Administration. As Mr. McDuffie said, the other day, we are "advancing backwards" at a prodigious rate.
The array of the Army of Office holders in the City of New York, now brought into the field to sustain Power in its assaults upon LIBERTY, is appalling.
The aggregate amount of the salaries of the Custom House Officers alone there is $340,000. All this patronage is brought into conflict against the people's rights.
It must be remembered that the House of Representatives has expressed no opinion on the sufficiency of the Secretary's reasons for the Removal of the Deposites. That question was blinked. The Managers beat all round the bush but never touched it. It is probable, that if a yes vote on that question could be obtained there it might be defeated. The House stands in a singular position--the effect of party discipline,--the majority afraid to vote upon the acts of those whom it sustains.
The Richmond Enquirer publishes a letter from Fairfax, which says that "Mr. Daniel, the pro-Jackson candidate, must be elected by a large majority over Mr. Ball." Nous verrons, nous verrons, Mr. Enquirer. We shall see. Never count your chickens before they are hatched.
The array of the Army of Office holders in the City of New York, now brought into the field to sustain Power in its assaults upon LIBERTY, is appalling.
The aggregate amount of the salaries of the Custom House Officers alone there is $340,000. All this patronage is brought into conflict against the people's rights.
It must be remembered that the House of Representatives has expressed no opinion on the sufficiency of the Secretary's reasons for the Removal of the Deposites. That question was blinked. The Managers beat all round the bush but never touched it. It is probable, that if a yes vote on that question could be obtained there it might be defeated. The House stands in a singular position--the effect of party discipline,--the majority afraid to vote upon the acts of those whom it sustains.
The Richmond Enquirer publishes a letter from Fairfax, which says that "Mr. Daniel, the pro-Jackson candidate, must be elected by a large majority over Mr. Ball." Nous verrons, nous verrons, Mr. Enquirer. We shall see. Never count your chickens before they are hatched.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Administration
Patronage
Custom House
Bank Deposits
Party Discipline
Election Prediction
Retrenchment Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Jackson Administration
Mr. Mcduffie
Custom House Officers
House Of Representatives
Secretary
Richmond Enquirer
Mr. Daniel
Mr. Ball
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Jackson Administration Patronage And Bank Deposits Policy
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Jackson, Satirical Skepticism
Key Figures
Jackson Administration
Mr. Mcduffie
Custom House Officers
House Of Representatives
Secretary
Richmond Enquirer
Mr. Daniel
Mr. Ball
Key Arguments
Administration's Reform Increases Patronage Against Liberty
New York Custom House Salaries Total $340,000 Used To Sustain Power
House Avoids Voting On Sufficiency Of Reasons For Deposits Removal
Party Discipline Prevents Majority From Opposing Administration Acts
Skepticism Of Predicted Pro Jackson Election Victory In Virginia