Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-08-25
From the lancaster Gazette and ErpreSS
BEAUTIES OF DEMOCRACY"

BEAUIlES OF "DEMOOhACI'
When we speak Of democracy" in
connexion with the present Locofoco
party, we do so irouics lly; for it is
mockery of terms 10 apply so revered
name 10 party whose every principle
is as directly opposed to The policy oI
true democracy, as the east to the west,
or as FIRE is TO frost. The bitter and al
most savage warfare now carried on be-
tween two rivals in this district, for a
nomination for Congress, should warn
the people to shun them both; for where
is the patriotism and honesty in men OF
the same political faith, who are ready
to shed each others blood, merely out
of on Incorporate desire for Officer II
Olds and MediIl were friends TO the
country instead of themselDeS-loVers Of
the people, as they have proIessed to be,
they would not be contsnding for the
emoIuments Of office; but would leave
the choice TO the quiet decision of the
cIectors-these are the best Judges
and he who could most promote their
interest would doubtless be selected
When did we ever know good and
great man quarreIlng with his neigh
Dor about the possession OF an office, be :
fore either had been asked TO accept it.
or even artorwardsf Never-,he man
who will move heaven and earth tor
pubic station, generally cares much Ioi
himself and uothlng for public good ,
t The "spoIs of Office" is the prize aim
ed at BY Ids and MedII, as it is witt
many other aspiring demagogues wht
are deIuding the people with The ever
lasting cry Of democracy. 1t would b'
, safe rule, to mark every man VIII
: shows such an lnUrdinate lust for Office
2 and take good care that he is disappoint
r ed; for depend upon it, so long as mel
f of that stamp are elected to rule owe
the country, so long it will continue t
!. sink into degradation, till it assumes tn
hue and character Of themselves. |
x former times, when the psople sougt
!. for candidates, our public men were con
, petent, worthy and faithful to the inte
8 ests Of the country. But since the GU
Y tom has been reversed, and canddatt
Is come rushing on, beseeching for, and a
ID most forcing themselves into places
ID public trust, they are mostly such 6
IN lack every qualification for the place
. they occupy.
o. But unfit as both these men are, th
Is independent freemen of the district, Il
10 highminded democracy MUST take NJ
10 MediII. for the Master has spoken, at
80 he must be obeyed. Here is case
% which the free, democratic fellow Gil
l. zon' will have an opportunity OF teSIiI
y their freedom. Under the present sIa
RI ism organization of party, there are t'
IN men who hold and exercise more pow
II than the whole democratic family
10 the State OF Ohio In putting an end
We the war between MediIl and Olds, al
OF deciding which should 60 10 Conere
ay the authority Of but one Of these pole
n tates, Medary) was required. He ST
na the strife and heard the uproar-a
re elevatng single finger, he uttered
er mandate, Mr.. Medill is The Congre
ID, man--democracy, obey -OIds, be que
'rd All will be done in accordance with
lal will of the Chief, go true as there
On strength in the chains of party diScipH
nc How ollen mon allow letters 10 be