Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-08-25
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than at some other times, for an important
election is approaching, and it behooves us
to attend we'll to that part for the present.
Still, though we find much that it is import
ant to say upon the political topics which
aqitate our country, we are not entirely UNI
mindful of that portion Of our readers who
prefer some other kind of reading to polti-
cal discussions. If they get less than their
usual share, now, we shall endeavor TO make
amends hereafter. We must talk and print
a good deal about politics, before an election,
aud we hope it may not prove entirely una
yaiIing So we will finish this article with
political talk
Well, reader, we will suppose you are
what is sometimes called moderate polti-
cian-an Indifferent Wing. We are sorry
that any man should feel so little interest in
having good rulers, good laws, &c, that he
is content to let others have their own way,
without any effort of his own; particularly
when there are so many noisy and dishonest
politicians abroad in the land, trying TO last
en- upon us Loco Focoism, with all its mis-
chievous consequences. Now in our ac-
quaintance with men, we have generally
lOunu that lllt HOltNiNiRhS f'SeS
who do and say but little TO advance political
measures, are not equally indifferent upon
every other subject To say that they were,
would be libel upon their characters, for
many who profess indifference III regard 10
politics, are among the most active and en-
ergetic citizens in promoting the great moral
reiormations of the age All this zeal 10 do
good is right-periectly correct for sit is
good always TO be zealously affected in a
good cause" We rejoice that there are
among us whole souled, jealous philanthro-
pists who are ready and willing to spend
time and money to alleviate the distresses of
suffering humanity--and TO reform men of
the vices into which they have fallen
These same individuals cannot be nsensible
of the benefits to be derived from good
form of government they want good laws !;
and want every thing done, that can be done
by our rulers, to promote virtue and moral
ity. The question then comes up, will bad
men make good laws? Is IT proper TO trust
our government in the hands of those who
will pursue a course hurtful TO the best in
terests of the community? The truth is,
such men pM rule, If others neglect their
duty There are men enough in this conn
try-men destitute of principle, who would
be quite willing TO take the rens of govern
ment into their own hands, for the sake of
the "spoils." We say, therefore, to the
moderate politician, you need to arcake
from this state of indifference, and work POI
litically, with as much decision and zeal, as
you would in any matter where moral re-
form is needed. II is certainly as proper to
reform political abuses as any other. From
the abuse Of political power springs many
other evils. Are you not convinced that
you have been Indifferent quite too long
If so, reform at once
| But here is another moderate man, who
has heretofore been actively engaged in pol
itics, but has become disguised with the
subject the Wings with whom he formerly
acted have been betrayed by man high in
Office; the principles for which he contend
ed were not carried out, and he gives up the
ship entirely. Now, friend, we are aware
that we have been betrayed but all men
are not traitors the principles for which
we contend, and in support of which you
did good service, in 1910, may yet be carried
out, if you, and such as you, will once more
come to the rescue. We will suppose you
are farmer In the spring you plough
your land, aud plant it with corn, expecting
in due season to reap an abundant harvest.
But before it is time to harvest the expected
crop, your neighbours cattle break into the
field and destroy the entire crop. Under
such circumstances, would you give up in
despair and not try to raise another crop
| This would be foolshness in the extreme
| No sensible man would be so easily discour-
aged but put up the fences and try again
In political matters we have lost the crop
but we do not intend the same cattle shall
destroylt again, and we trust no other un.
rnly ones will come into the enclosure
The Wings intend to build fence that shall
keep them out, and We want you to take
hold in the Vermont corner of the lot, and
help build the fence. What say you will
you help us! Ifso, be at the polls on the
day Of election, and deposit your vote fol
the Wing Candidates.
There is another man, (there may be
many of them) who takes our paper, and
will doubtless read this article, who is very
industrious, and sometimes stays at home on
the day of election, because he has so much
to do. We fear he will remain at home thi:
year, unless particularly reminded of hi:
duty. Reader, if you have ever made thi:
excuse--we mean yOu-you are cruelty the
man we are talking to. We feel bound to
talk very plainly to you, sir. You think
perhaps one vOte will not be missed-that il
would be of but very little consequence
among so many Here you labor under q
great error Every vote counts; it is by
single votes that large majorities are made
up. The want of one vote, is seriously fell
sometimes. In the election of town repre-
sentatyes one vote may be wanting to give