Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-12-08

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prcsumptuous'y build a steam boat TO com.
pare with the most magnificent structure
that breasts the waves Such is the effect
Of Democratic "Town meetings." the
primary schools of Liberty, which de-
velope Intelligence which weigh men in q
balance, and dlscardng those who nre
found wanting, reward tho men of full
sound weight; which excite emulation, ana
create field for capacity, aud teach the
people who are the men they should delight
to honor. No wonder that the possession
of property carries with it respect, and
that property is itself respected, in a De.
mocracy: for os all arc equal in The race
Of life; as few have tho previous sdvan-
tage of hereditary wealth; and as none
grow rich by bascly intriguing with
dcmoraIlZ,ng government, property must
be external evidence Of capacity and uso-
iuI talents in the posscssor While the
! bondsman Of Europe regards property az
public patrimony, which BY favoritism,
exclusive privileges. and unequal legisla.
| ton, has become concentrated IN the hnnds
! of few to enable them to Cypress the
many, he looks upon It's very existence a.
an evils and feel, little interest in its pro-
lection; but the American, beholdjnp in
the attainment Of wealth the simple rec
ompcnse Of superior industry, sobretv and
prudence, rcjoIccs in the augmentation Of
that which cannot be enjoyed without DIFF
fusjng general benefit to the community;
and therefore. though he may envy the
good fortune OF the pOssessor, he questions
I not his right Of possession.
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vantages OF an carly apprenticeship to
general affairs, is that versatility which
enables an American to apply his talents
to any business or profession. When I
cnqured, on board the boat who had been
the master. builder Of such finished model
| was directed to reserved, well dressed
man, standing near the bows, intent upon
her progress. Was be born in a dock
yard? had he enjoyed a Government sine
cure for twenty years. or had he escaped
from New York ship yard No; he
was q farmer. When | inquired from
whence were procured the brass cased be-
laying pins. 0nd various ornaments upon
'he engine and ratings, they pointed out,
az the manufacturer, the Engineer, sitting
earnestly watching every opening of the
valves. Was this adroit mechanic dis
ciple Of JAMES WATTS, imported from
Europc--or had he passed a life of study,
with masters renowned in scie, ce. No:
he was joiner
1t was intended that we should arrive
at the Exchange Coffee House before the
dinner hour five O'Clock, that those who
had breakfasted at Whitehall might dine
IN Montreal, and the American Gentleman
at this end Of the Rail Road left prepare
tons for brlging us from St. Johns in 40
hour and quarter, but in his absence the
order was countermanded. and We were
detained about forty minutes in the rain o,
the end Of the LaprarIc pier, to teach our
friends from The States that whole day Of
felicity is too great privilege for a subject
! Ihnw much the word sounds, and really ia
like, aJect-they are CITIZENS, subject to
none and that they had arrived in coun
try where authority only seems to exist to
mar and disspste the happiness and pleas
ure of the people. Instead of benefits
falling from our Government Hkn tho hnnn.
lful dews Of heaven. unseen and unfelt,
we see it only in its empty narade--wo feel
it only in its desolaing action. B.
Montreal, 10Th Oct, 1887.