Annual Report of the United States Civil Service CommissionU.S. Civil Service Commission, 1884 |
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... letters which show that the writers think otherwise . This misunderstanding arises from the old system , which made the belief almost universal that all appointments and promotions go by favor or influence . Even if it be conceded that ...
... letters which show that the writers think otherwise . This misunderstanding arises from the old system , which made the belief almost universal that all appointments and promotions go by favor or influence . Even if it be conceded that ...
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... letters of the collectors or postmasters at the place in- dicated . The letters quoted are the answers of those officers to a re- quest of the Commission for a frank expression of their views , and they are the more valuable by reason ...
... letters of the collectors or postmasters at the place in- dicated . The letters quoted are the answers of those officers to a re- quest of the Commission for a frank expression of their views , and they are the more valuable by reason ...
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... letter and spirit will commend it to public favor . " DETROIT . - Collector only a few days in office , and no opinion . SAN FRANCISCO .- " One effect it has had , however , and a very agree- able one to me , is to lessen the pressure ...
... letter and spirit will commend it to public favor . " DETROIT . - Collector only a few days in office , and no opinion . SAN FRANCISCO .- " One effect it has had , however , and a very agree- able one to me , is to lessen the pressure ...
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... letter- carriers . SAN FRANCISCO .- " The law has worked exceedingly well at this office ; much better than expected by me . The tenure of office being reasonably secured to the subordinate clerks they are encouraged to do their duty to ...
... letter- carriers . SAN FRANCISCO .- " The law has worked exceedingly well at this office ; much better than expected by me . The tenure of office being reasonably secured to the subordinate clerks they are encouraged to do their duty to ...
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... letter - writing , and the proper construction of sentences . 5th . Elements of the geography , history , and government of the United States . 2. Proficiency in each of these subjects shall be credited in grading the standing of the ...
... letter - writing , and the proper construction of sentences . 5th . Elements of the geography , history , and government of the United States . 2. Proficiency in each of these subjects shall be credited in grading the standing of the ...
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Page 45 - ... of the United States, and no clerk or employee of any department, branch or bureau of the executive, judicial, or military or naval service of the United States, shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or receive, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving, any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose whatever, from any officer, clerk, or employee of the United States...
Page 105 - Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! — For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art, to dust returnest, Was not spoken of the soul.
Page 99 - If all the year were playing holidays, To sport would be as tedious as to work ; But, when they seldom come, they wished-for come, And nothing pleaseth but rare accidents.
Page 10 - Sixth, that no person in said service has any right to use his official authority or influence to coerce the political action of any person or body.
Page 103 - Mexican republic, with the previous approbation of its general Congress ; and the ratifications shall be exchanged in the city of Washington, or at the seat of government of Mexico, in four months from the date of the signature hereof, or sooner if practicable.
Page 16 - Such examinations shall be practical in their character, and so far as may be shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
Page 64 - ... representations concerning the same, or concerning the person examined, or who shall wilfully furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined...
Page 59 - FIRST. To aid the President, as he may request, in preparing suitable rules for carrying this act into effect, and when said rules shall have been promulgated it shall be the duty of all officers of the United States...
Page 14 - That no recommendation of any person who shall apply for office or place under the provisions of this act which may be given by any Senator or member of the House of Representatives, except as to the character or residence of the applicant, shall be received or considered by any person concerned in making any examination or appointment under this act.
Page 10 - Fifth, that no person in the public service is for that reason under any obligations to contribute to any political fund, or to render any political service, and that he will not be removed or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to do so.