The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-12-15

Like too many among us. she had so de-
voted them to wealth, to pleasure, TO pride,
and ambition, that her whole preparation
for eternity was crowded into her last mos
mens. and hence she who had wasted
more than half century, would now bar
ter millions for an .inch of time"
Democracy.
It's olject--,chy IL should be successful
What is the object OF Democracy -
VIVA, does it propose to the people! The
object Of democracy is the maintenance Of
human rights and it proposes the eleva-
ton, cultivation, expansion, and freedom
Of the human mind. 1t further proposes
tina, his ennobling of humanity shall ex-
tend throughout the ramiiicalion of socie-
~, in every situation, and on every sub.
ject, civil and religious as well as poli,i-
cal.--lt in short promises the emancipa-
| ton of the human mind from all the bonds
with which ii had been shacked, and its
elevation to that high state Of refinement.
enjoyment, and greatness, for which it
was created.
Call us Jewellers, then if you will for
we desire Incorporating hostility TO
every thing that has for its object or its
effect the depression man. But observe,
our dwelling system rather seeks 10 draw
suffering humanity up TO higher stand
dard, than to depress the faculties Of any.
Wealth is not the great object for which
man must live; neither does its acciden-
tai possessions place lis possessor above
his fellow in the great elements Of Human
ity.--We therefore oppose allowing il UNI
due influence, or permitting it 10 crush.
overwhelm, swallow up and destroyer
TO tyranze over the less favored and
| fortunate.
Democracy must and will triumph
The world will one day own its sway
And it is only surprising tina, at this day
it has not progressed further, and is not
oftener victorious. It's exerlions are inia-
vor Of the people, and its principles are
carried out by the people. 1t appears 10
| lNdn W HINT HIIilscII IldIlJ.
These are high ends--we occupy high
grounds, and aim at grand results. But
they are not in opposition to lheintentions
of Providence. All men however humble,
poor and wretched, yet possess souls.
spirits, sensabilities, hopes, fears, pas
sons, aspirations and intelligence, like
ourselves and the tyranny that would
prevent the exercise Of those faculties, is
what we oppose.
How much Indebtedness, squalor, dis
tress and suffering, do we find among
mankind How many persons there are
whose labor scarce suilices to procure the
necessaries Of life, and these of the most
course and meagre kind. How many Of
our citizens are trammeled in mind, and
forbidden to think for themselves, but
obliged TO submit to the tyrannical dog"
mas of a master or employer, in order to
secure the continuance of the meagre fare
they now possess.
Legislation is too frequently directed
towards the Property HoidcrS-the poor
are allowed to take care Of themselves
bot legislation should extend 10 all alike.
AS the poor are weak and powerless,
they require fostering hand. Labor
does no, one any injury, so that he is
well fed and well clothed; but these
should he well secured to him, with
on, being subject to the caprice of any
one.
Our cry is down with oppression in
every shape. Let the mind be free to
active will give no support 10 mono.
poles, privileged institutions, or partic-
ular interest, Favor, support, sustain,
encourage and protect all alike. Level
, the whole human race---but level them TO
, an elevated point. The state can do this
: chiefly. Let our legislation have this
tendency:
, /. TO secure a comfortable existence
, to the poorest people.
2. TO promote the interests of all class.
es, without injurng any.
3. TO unite the interests Of the Gov
ornment and people,
! 4, TO prevent the concentration Of
, wealth either by corporation or other.
, wise.
GipsicS i, is generally known thai.
these strange creatures are found wander
, ing over nearly every portion OF the globe.
Their character is about tic same every