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December 15, 1834
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes the President's brief review of the Post Office Department, which plans to reduce debt by cutting mail services in some areas. Accuses Postmaster General Major Barry of unconstitutional borrowing without Congress's approval, yet the President retains him without rebuke, despite his professed constitutional adherence.
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POST OFFICE AFFAIRS.
The President contents himself with a very
brief glance at the condition of the Post Office Department—but what does that glance reveal?
Why, that that Department may possibly get out
of debt in two years. And how? By depriving entire
sections of country of mail facilities, which
her long enjoyment had in some degree rendered
necessary, and which would have been continued
had the Department remained under the control of
John McLean, or, after his resignation, had it been placed in competent hands. But, not a word does the President say of Major Barry’s violation
of the constitution in borrowing money, on the credit
of the government, without the sanction of Congress!
Stickler for strict adherence to the constitution
as he professes to be, he yet retains in office a man
who has committed the most palpably barefaced
infraction of that instrument that has ever been
perpetrated, or attempted, since its formation; and
he does not even deign to palliate or excuse an offense,
which, had it been the act of any other but a
favorite, would have been denounced in the most
indignant tone!
The President contents himself with a very
brief glance at the condition of the Post Office Department—but what does that glance reveal?
Why, that that Department may possibly get out
of debt in two years. And how? By depriving entire
sections of country of mail facilities, which
her long enjoyment had in some degree rendered
necessary, and which would have been continued
had the Department remained under the control of
John McLean, or, after his resignation, had it been placed in competent hands. But, not a word does the President say of Major Barry’s violation
of the constitution in borrowing money, on the credit
of the government, without the sanction of Congress!
Stickler for strict adherence to the constitution
as he professes to be, he yet retains in office a man
who has committed the most palpably barefaced
infraction of that instrument that has ever been
perpetrated, or attempted, since its formation; and
he does not even deign to palliate or excuse an offense,
which, had it been the act of any other but a
favorite, would have been denounced in the most
indignant tone!
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Post Office Affairs
Constitutional Violation
Major Barry
John Mclean
Government Debt
Mail Facilities
What entities or persons were involved?
President
John Mclean
Major Barry
Story Details
Key Persons
President
John Mclean
Major Barry
Story Details
The President overlooks Major Barry's unconstitutional borrowing for the Post Office without Congress's sanction, while the department cuts mail services to exit debt, contrasting with competent management under John McLean.