Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-06
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live men or nations. And as politics is a
science, though too often made trade. we
should Undue our minds with their deep
import. The principles of '96 have eman-
cipated our country from the federal dog
mas of that early period, which was tend
ing towards monarchy and oppression
We want TO see the theory and practice Of
politics united. We mus, theorise to reach
general principles. We must commence
right. and abide in the ligh. that judgment,
wisdom, truth and virtue imper,. Let us
seek The causes of things and events, and
avoid the merely practical man. for he is
the most visionary one in the world, and
wanders on The ocean Of uncertainty with
out chart or compass.
'Abstraciion!' said Mr.. Calhoun, in re
ply to ,aum from purblind opponent,
is the gentleman aware that the most i'm
porlan, revolutions which have swept the
face Of the globe have had their origin in
All abstraction 2
Contemplation is the road to the abso-
lu,e,y true. 1t is thus that Jefferson saw
that there could exist but two parties here.
The one, for strong, central power,
broad construction of the constitution, OPP
pressive tariffs, loosely constructed banks,
forcing a resemblance to the British gov
eminent. favoring men to support those in
power, creating artificial distinctions, be-
coming oppressive. destructive or revolu-
tionary. just in proportion as it places the
extremes IN opposition. and acting on the
principles of rule or ruin-divide and con-
quer The other, being the democracy,
would limit and narrow the sphere ofthe
general government. interpret the cons'i
tuition strictly, spurn the English yoke,
and like our fathers be free, seek for sta
bili,y in union and leaving the states sove-
reign in all that concern their domestic af-
fairs, or in powers no. delegated. regard
the welfare Of all, make equal laws. pos
sess equal rights, create affection and con-
idence in the popular heart, and bind the
extremes together by the bonds of liberty
and love. Such is the true character Of
the two great parties in this country. and
the danger is from the first, which would
cen,ralize or consolidate power in the gen.
era! government, by robblng the states and
individuals Of power, as England did when
she merged Ireland. Wales and scotland
under one head Let us go on. democrats.
and persevere in the extension of our prin-
ciples; Jet us not worship men. for men
die; and Judah. we know, was cursed.
when she gave herself mp to idols. Rec
collect the scenes Of l84O-lhe death of
Harrison-th the explosion Of the cider BAR
rels Let MS remain attached TO the doc
trines of democracy, aud let the love Of
men be swallowed up in love Of country,
and of tie free institutions .ha, preserve us
a united peopie.-St. CaairsviIle Gazette.
The Louisville Kentuckian Of the 18th inst.
says: 1--WE had the qualification, yesterday.
of seeing at our office, our friend 5. M. Brown,
ESQ.,, who recently was so severely wounded
in the reGcontre with G. M. Clay. He APP
pears in fine health, and is full of hope that
he may recover the eye which was supposed
to have been lost. dis wounds are healing
rapidly, and with the exception of few un-
seen scars, he will have sustained no injury.
His narrative of the affair leaves Mr.. Clay in
an unenviable siiuation--worse by tar than
Brown with all his wounds. though they were
treble. - "A
NEwsPAPERs.-A contemporary says.
f" The newspapers may be destroyed at night.
i. may light cigar, OF ]. may curl ilady's
hair; but the thoughts chat are in its columns
may influence ten thousands for good, and
produce effects which volumes Of essays, ser
mons or narratives, could never reach. 10
this another Journal edited BY bachelor. OF
course, adds the following rhapsody: The
very thought Of ones lucubra,ions nesting