Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER VI.
THE POLITICAL MACHINE. The Tenth Presidential Campaign--Election of General Jackson--Death of Mrs. Andrew Jackson--The Inauguration of "Old Hickory"--Reception at the White House--An Editorial Phalanx--The Civil Service-- Disciplining a Postmaster General--A Fortunate Mail Contractor-- The Sunday Mail Crusade.