We trust that Mr. WALLACE will not, in bringing forward
his motion on this subject, perplex himself with minor details. There are several striking points which must engage the attention of the House of Commons, and if properly laid before them, must render it impossible for them with any kind of decency to refuse the in- quiry he asks for in the name and for the benefit of the public. We would insist upon the absolute necessity of abolishing the practice of making the Postnnaster•General a member of the Government, removable at every change of Ministry. The first consequence of this is, that he becomes of necessity the tool of subordinates; being ignorant of the business of his office, and forced to lake his instructions from them. Then follow the enor- mous waste of public money, as the returns of the receipt and ex- penditure of the Packet service more especially prove; the falsifi- cation of documents sent forth under his name ; the obstruction of the most necessary improvements, for the profit or convenience of Clerks and Secretaries ; and the endless and tiresome list of abuses developed in the pages of the Commissioners' Reports. The statements in these Reports should be vindicated by the authors of them. Where is Lord WALLACE, that he does not, in the House bf Peers, take his ignorant accuser to task fur his un- founded charges against him?
We have only to add, that we can conceive no justifiable ground for refusing to inquire into the state of a public office which so imperiously demands reformation as the Post-a:ice ; and that we shall strive to obtain a correct list of the votes, in order that every constituent body in the country may be able to see how, and learn why, their Representatives voted to keep abuses of so gross a description snug and secret as heretofore.
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