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Editorial
January 21, 1814
Freeman's Chronicle
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial supports a resolution by Mr. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania to limit the Post Master General's authority to appoint over 3,000 postmasters, proposing presidential appointment with Senate consent, deeming the current power aristocratic and unsuitable for a republic.
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Post Master General.
We are much pleased at the resolution lately introduced into the house of Representatives of the U. States by Mr. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania, to abridge the powers of the Post Master General, so as to make the appointment of Post Masters, or at least the principal Post Masters, emanate from the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. It is said that the Post Master General is invested with the filling of upwards of THREE THOUSAND OFFICES, some of which are more lucrative than the salaries of any of the departments of government; which is a power highly aristocratic and not to be tolerated in a republican government.
We are much pleased at the resolution lately introduced into the house of Representatives of the U. States by Mr. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania, to abridge the powers of the Post Master General, so as to make the appointment of Post Masters, or at least the principal Post Masters, emanate from the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. It is said that the Post Master General is invested with the filling of upwards of THREE THOUSAND OFFICES, some of which are more lucrative than the salaries of any of the departments of government; which is a power highly aristocratic and not to be tolerated in a republican government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Post Master General
Appointment Powers
Republican Government
Aristocratic Power
Senate Consent
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Ingersoll Of Pennsylvania
Post Master General
President
Senate
House Of Representatives
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Abridging Powers Of The Post Master General
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Limiting Executive Powers
Key Figures
Mr. Ingersoll Of Pennsylvania
Post Master General
President
Senate
House Of Representatives
Key Arguments
Resolution To Make Postmaster Appointments By President With Senate Consent
Post Master General Currently Appoints Over 3,000 Offices
Some Offices More Lucrative Than Government Department Salaries
Such Power Is Highly Aristocratic
Not Tolerable In A Republican Government