The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-07-22
For The Spirit of The Age.
A Woodstock Wing Confession,

Mr. EAsrMAN:-When child was taught,
If had been guilty of doing anything wrong, or
despicable, or was found guilty of any transaction
that was ashamed of, that the first duly on my
part towards wping off the disgrace was to come
forward freely and openly and without fear, con-
less my FAULT. | therefore, truly acknowledge that
hare been an enthusiastic supporter of the wing
party; and did believe what they said about the
exlravagnncics, corruption, & moral degradation Of
the Democratic party from Andrew Jacksons ad-
minislration down TO Gen. Ilarisons. And on the
other hand have sincerely believed Git was freely
and daily promised) when the down rodden in
dustrous, and oppressed wings gained the Assem-
dency, that moral purity would begin TO appear
like steel in the hands of the posher; that all
national extravaganza and corrupt party office
seekers would be abandoned for economical repub-
lican, principles and upright men; tina: the poor
mans rights and privileges would be extended, all
sag-laws brought to an end, and the right of suf
irage become as universal as the power to levy
tax, or TO call forth the citizens of the United
States to aid in enforcing obedience to our nation
alconstltulion. These were few of the many
democratic whig' promises that were made
through wing organs, in the eectloncerng cam
poign of 1910 Now appeal to all unbiasd think
ing wings if they have fulfilled single promise!
(and they have all the power.) Have our national
expenses diminished by an extra session of Con-
Inv .hi ,bo 1.
ders and clerks that are sucking the life blood
from our lrcasury-by cutting down the salaries
of our government officers, from the President of
the United States down to "tide-waiters''-as
they promised they would Have the rights of the
poor aboling man been extended or bet,ered in the
lcas,hy change in the administration? Go, visit
our jnils in This State, where wings have always
had the ascendcncy, Speak to the crowded sui.
Ierers and ask each one what crime has broueh,
him thcre' Will he tell you that the locofoco par
ty reigned triumphant throughout the State hsl
establish Imprisonment for debt and thrust me into
prison because am poor. Go TO Rhode island
in her day Of suffering Ask the would-bc free
people of that State if the right of suffrage has
been extended by change of our national admin
istrallons, Ask the limc-wo revolutionary SOL
der, living monument of our glorious lndcpcn-
dcncc: Independence! what meaning has that
word in Rhode lslandO who shed his blood, and
has gown grey III defence Of the liberty of speech,
the press and the right Of suliage-.ask him if he
has ever been allowed the right to approach the
bao, box and designate by votes who he should
be willing TO cnlrust with those democratic princi. |
pies which he fought and bled to achieve, for the
safe keeping of the rising generation lie will
drop his head, and while the tears gush from his .
sunkcn eyes, answers, "No, no! am TOO roor to
enjoy those privileges am no, the eldcs, son,
do not possess one hundred and thirty four dollars
in landed property" Inquire into the cause of his
poverty Talk kindly 10 him aud he will give you
the whole history lie will tell YOU he spent his
ambition and brightest days fighting for the liberty
Of his country ard asy for his services in fighting
the battles of freedom he received nothing but
worthless paper currency. lie was left destitute
and pcnnyIes with large family to provide for.
Friends! kinsmcn'! bro,llcrs!! Can you sup
port Il party that ridicucs the grievances of
the free suffrage party in Rhode Island, aud
who wish 10 make prop,rty ii qualification to
The right of suffrage and would drive an old grey
headed revolutionary soldier from the ballot boN
because he is poor? Ponder well now You cast
Your votes, for poverty comes when You little ca
oect. For one pledge myself ! will never again
cas-, wing vote, mill they have carried out their
promised measures and the wing presses have
asked forgivncss Of much abused and suffering
people. "A nature citi-ea Of Ji'OOisioch.
Fer he SPritgrhc Age.