Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-07-09

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We have not elected from our worthy neighbor
CT the Argus, 50 full and explicit a reply to cor
queries Os Ne had hoped to do but those replies
have given rs a more distinct idea Of what h, is at
Than we had before. lie asserts that The Poor Ia
borers are oppressed. and calls US Ia look up,n the
thousands in penury. the tens in pomp Well, We
soc it, and what Of ir3 Ctn legislation obyiate It.
or is II desirable that it should strive To Do so3 II
sc. how will IL 60 about in You cannot equaliTe
the wealth Of the country except by collecting i. in
ono m ,ss & distributing it equally through The CON-
muAiry. When that is done. YOU have accomplish.
cd nothing. One is frugal aad Industrious, another
- Idle nRd in a little time The inequalities Ill be
as great as ever. What then il TO be done. dislri.
butte again AM agnini Wholesome equality that
would be. powerful incentive to industry aud viz.
Toe, indeed, would he the withdrawal Of he fears
u want which check often the career Of those
whose propensides would prompt them To vice aud
eNimvasance-a high hope, indeed. for Industry and
economy, when al n years end the proceeds are ia.
ken md given to the worthless and e1rrayagant. Is
this the ism Of The Argus. is this the inspiring hone
that prompts the democracy of Ibis seclioul We
tTusi not. Bat. ngaIn, are there really. any ercIu-
give privileges given under our system Of govern.
meni, any that are not open to ALT Banking is
called one. l. It So How are they always raised
a. & b. are active men. they believe a bank need.
ed. They 60 round wI'h a petition To I'll descrip-
lions Of the people, procure their signatures aud send
10 the Legislature. II the Legislature believes il il
needed by the community il is chartered but ia
maHnriIy pf fhnf rcr,u,up,f. -
Fetused. a time is set when the books are 10 H.
opened. All know II, and ir Mr. X. has an hundred
dollars he can as we'll berume n siockhoIdcr n, Mfr
M. or any other ane hut the very nature of money
~ such that those who have none cannot become
bsnkers. In other words ilIvse who have worked
and saved their money have the privilege Of bank
ing. those who have been idle or srent il hive NOT
IL here an exclusive privilege The future "a not
more equal.zcJ. There virtue has iis reward vice
ats punishment. Go through The whole let Of char.
tered companies and there is the same Thing. A
public convenience, a bridge across the Ohio. for in
stance. is TO be built. The privilege Of tax .sg toll
must be attached 10 the charter, or no one n,iIl buiId
u. You would not certainly take mency cIclu.
sivsiy from IhOse who have earned some 10 Law bv
and force them for no equivalent TO build a work
or the public.
Look further At The present cond iiion Of ,bipgs
IL taxes are wanted they ne laid upon mon who
have saved and earned money, lor mind, Won Il.
gisloiion grsnt' no privileges. and fortune has moth
Ing 10 do with wealth. An accident may sometime.
make a maa rehi but It il but one in a milIionA #
q donation - asked for, any purpose the rich are the
most called on, for the very ~Poorhsye not The means
What then, is here q privilege or is there exclusive.
ness, is there oppression1
Bot again, let Us peep INTO The social ball. Who
islhero, The gayesI Of Tho gayl Ge man without
money, or no more than il absolutely required f..
his daily eIigencies. Wealth makes no distinction
~ that society. Is your human oyster" thor. m,.t
considered and ssteemedl No. the reaJies, al,
ease Of manners, grace Of carriage. poliieness. Kind.
less OF heart. moral worth and integrity find the
highest consideration. Il is true that in m place like
thIs' society - divided of into ranks. but who shall
cay which is the first. or the ~, or 81 rank. Il IL
true that in general socieiy We never happened TO
meet Mr. X, yet we never attributed 10 him n hiyb
or or lower rank in society Than we hold. and If no
has attributed such TO Us he must either he Inc arts.
tocrai or the maker Of ia IN others. The fault seer.
is'niy not ours The gentleman draws q disfinc.
hon between the professional mau and the meeb,p-
&C. 10 there n Distinction, reaIly1 Editing . q
profession and, h properly used. one ofth. mDsr
noble and honorable. The law and ministry mr.. rr,
i''s'ons. Now sir, take any ~lawyoror minister n
WIS erany other town. oi ordinary s-n.e let him
mo himself IN company with o stocking weaver
VINO 's 'Hluous intelligent. treats him with becom.
ing courtesy has cultivated q manner which will
shofa pleasure by being agreeable 10 the eve. and
'h'hA yon The professional man will treat he obe,
nneeremoniously OF pay any less regard 10 him rb,,
Hho were dociof or . merchant II Won sp,,,.
-, your~ knowledge Of society must have b,., ,t.
Timed IN some circle not distinguished e., d..
qualities that make the gentleman. On. o,, L..
b~iachsmthing aud another law. the lavy r bi.s.
Che Blacksmith 10 shoe be horse The blscE.mrb
- hen he lawyer servant. The blacksmith hire,
The lawyer 20 defend q suit. hen The lawyer t. tbs
b'ncksmith's servant, until he ipb is done. Each
lahop ofthc Other, and receives Die money Gr Inc
iahOr. Isoue tie more honest yocaHool CoglJ o,,
these men ifthey chose 10 prepare themselves bsy.
changed their vocation. the lawyer b.cow. A..
blacksmith and The smith become the lsvye,i Are
ihey not o. . rs uprn q perl The lawyer psrhars
are'os better nan 'ho blacksmith, becauss bi. Or.
eupai'on s not solsb's TO damage bic dress You do
not perhaps often Gee Them torsrber srm n arm. boz,
. hscao'e o's'r iasle7 are different end hoy both
seek different a.sociaics
Nov NJ X Il yea ran bring right sro,z and
conclusive proof dat here = more Than ON. ,l,..
% society 10 ihs Union. we wish yoU would dol-
FHaY b plain and pracucal-dont give De any Of
your 'bsir'ciion'. bot plain common sonse. We
are not sasiiy gu'l,d by rant