The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-02-08
FSom he Ohio Statesman.
ADDRESS
, TO THE PEOPLE OF ONO,
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And here likewise, in the Legislative Halls, on the
statute hooks in the records of the Judiciary and upon
the whole face and history of the country are every
where the incontroveribe evidences OF the same ire
sble propensity in the federal party to concentrate all
power in the government whether granted to- the legisa
lure or other department OF the government or not, by
the people, in their State Convention.
In this fact there would seem to be an Inconsistency
involved; for while the federal party seeking, by
cry means TO merge and overwhelm the State Govern
inents in one concentrated and consolidated National
Government it would be natural to expect them to wres
from the States ahds departments OF government every
power which could be withheld from them, and thus
rompelthe people to look to the General Government
lone. But however inconsistent they may appear in
this grand purpose the concentration Of all powers
in government wherever situated and the withdrawal OF
the beyond the reach and control Of the peo
pie by vestng all power in tie hands OF few and rem
dering that few wealthy class interested in maintain
ing the government in its assumptions oil power by
grants to thcminto special monopolies.
The possession of exclusive privileges and monopo-
lies SEPARATES their possessorS from the rest OF The COM
unitv creates in them of the mass renders them inde
pendent OF the which created them beges
In them not only an interest to sustain the government in
usurpaton but also an interest," amounting at times to
anecessiY lin self defence to seek to control the gov
U
cial privileges after forfeiture of them by violation of
their charters or temporary inability to comply with
the renewal of them upon the expiration Of
the period for which the grant was made And the in
terest ofal these holders Of special privileges is iden
cal Therefore thus prompted by interest or impelled
by necessity they act by combination Simultaneous
~ without free concert and by their wealth. coDcentra-
ton of power community Of interest," and simultaneous
action, they obtain an influence and exercise control
over the Legislature and government Of the sate which
,nnd1 IN
terests and prosperity of all other classes and with inn
nent peril to the rights and liberties of the people,.
True to their federal nature aud origin find the whg
partythe constant and unwavering advocates OF exclu
sive privilege and moncpoes for the favored and veal
thy few. 5E a joiry .#,
For many years the democracy of Ohio have been
'waging an unceasng war nlhe of bank reform
AT every STEP and every turn have they met the un-
weafied ana united opposition OF the whole federal par
[y.
totoerate and sustain the banks SO long they con
tacted their affairs honestly and in conformity to the
provision of their CHARTERS They did s0 but when the
Banks fotsookthe patho honesty, lent themselves tc
corruption disegarled and ramped upon the laws de-
rceived deauded and robbed the people, and confnins
themselves no longer to herlegimate business entered
the political arena sought to control elections dictate tc
the Legislature and to govern the government the de
inccracy true their principles and popular rights rep
udiaed them denounced them and lookup arms agains
people. And when, however, the banks by dishonesty
defeated the design their creation became rotten ant
corrupt trampled upon the laws sought to rule the gov
emment and the democracy rejected andcast them from
them the wings, with sympathy or instinct peculiar L
federalism opened wide their arms, received them t
their bosoms and became at once their sponsors hei
friends and their defenders They were now fit instru
Inents to serve their purposes But the democracy ru
TO principle and the people, to their rights and thei
liberties proved too strong for hem backed and sustain
L. a.,
intellect and wealth OF NE whole federal party. Th
aeiatcaey after years of funinermitred labor and con
test with the appreciation and support Of the people
have triumphed Popnlarrishts and the popular viii
have trumphed over The Money Power. Reforms hav
been introduced into the banking SYSTEM Of the hghes
importance which have received the confirmation ofth
popular voice. The popular will has sanctioned them
he peoples will has been executed and they appea
for the time being to be satisfied and it believed tina
for the presentfurher action uponthe subject does NO
seem obe required by the business interests OF the Stat
nor demanded by the people, Whether any further leg
isative reforms in the banking system, and if any,
what character shahereafer be acceptable and requ
site for the protection and security of the community
We leave to the future decision Of the people themselve:
For the present we believe that strict adherence tc
andrigd enforcement OF, the legislative provisions al
ready made, and sanctioned by the people, will be NOR
conducive to the happiness, prosperity and enterprise
the several interests Of the State ard the people, than
further immediate agitation ofhis allpervading; all ali
sorbing and vexed question en- . lze.-. it
1t is needless to argue this bank question: The pee
pie comprehend, duly appreciate, and have unaerab
decided It, they have endured and suffered too much
oppression and depression beneath the iron yoke ofcor
rupt and swindling banks ever permit it again 10
fastened on their necks They have been too long an
ioolargely robbed of their property despoed Of the
rights and defauded of the hard earned rewards of the
daily toll they have too long, and withtoo much suffer
Ing seen and felt nthe sweat Of the poor mans brol
poured out only ITO erilize the rich mans feld eve
to suffer the incubus of the old irresponsible banl1in
system again to be imposed upon them. If any syser
0fbanipg can hereafter be tolerated by the people,
must be safe one itmust be one which can and WILL an
from ita nature and conditions, must be honestly conduo
cd, nope 9th will, or ought be- established or endul
Gu kDIvIDuAL LIABILITY.
We hayesxpressed our opinion that the democrac
win insist upon strict adherence to the laws upon ban
ing already enacted And we further add our firm bt
lief, that they will especially insistupon Alright and ur
falterng adherence to the great and crownng prncp
now adished of the liability Of bankers for the debt
Oftleir bank, in theirpersona capacity. Banking is
business and profitable one, and partnership bus
ness and 1t is impossible to discover any good reaso