New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-10
4 Voice for Reform-Gen. Harrison on War
Land Monopoly, &c.

Voice for Reform-Gen. Harrison on War,
Land Monopoly, &c.
TIE following letter from zealous and widely
known though unobtrusive philanthropi., con;ans
statements from personal intercourse OF Gen. Ha--i-
soa's ra;lrest opinions some OF The nasterevis
of our time that ought attract general attention
We know that the writer cannot vary iron, the
truth. and we hope be is no, deceived with regard
10 the public sentnen, or the same subjects y" Ii
the Members Of Congress consider
SEv-Yoax. I'll Month. 10Th. 1916.
FgIrSD GRETtsY-I eel grathed and happy,
when called upon 20 appreciate such truths II
.o-calng himself big Editor as thy pen has
lately given the pubc-tor have never read any
,hios bette, Of George W sshins .oa. Thomas Jefer-
son. or benjamin. Feaaklin. | have indeed hoped
and prayed ,ha; the leading Wigs OF the North
would get their cars OF Truth uoder successful
hesdSsy. OF The railroad OF Righteousness, ov l
shrink froU seeing ariEocrscy and backslid-g In
the Wkigs Of The North.
In $50 we nailed 10 the masthead OF the " big
ship Harrison and R-form.' Ii Harrison had
lived until this day. believe be would have sus
tanned every reform tia; thou has, proposed.
bad the pleasure IN 40, OF converting with him
rpon The subject Of Reform in general. and found
him Christian Democrat, un:rersai Phil0n-
throp,st
Re believed ,hs, Christianity and common Sense
called upon all people 10 settle their differences
wi,bou, resovting csrnal weapons and brute force
that nations had more right to light battles 10
settle their disputes and qusrres, than individuals
had 10 ieht d1es 10 settle theirs-that Christianity
and the Declaration OF Independence took from the
T. s. the RICH, 10 sacrifice human life life being al
inalienable st or right from God none but him has
Ugh; TO take il A person " no may be deprived
OF liberty may have il retained to him. as soon as
we discover him 10 be worthy OF IL Blu, life, once
I taken can never be restored.
D-.k kl,- Earrf Il NOT Tic Iqaf
convictions upon the subject of War many OF his
friends as his Judgment was that We should show
our faith by works. During the last few years
of his life he reeSamined the subject OF War and
as was informed by one OF his Intimate friends
came TO the conclusion, that not only Christianity
but Common Sense pronounced II wrong. He also
believed that If our Government should pursue a
righteous aud specific course, she would secure the
friendship Of all nations and render War unneces
sary.
Gen Harrison also considered Land Monopoly 10
be great evil. and hence would not hold the title
of more Than he and his family could cultivate. He
Nigh, have made himself rich by LAID speculation.
but would DOT 90 that nor anything else that he
considered opposed 10 the general good. believe
The great mass Of the citizens Of this Republic are
Christian in sentiment and might be induced TO
carry out in practice the principles OF Christian
Liberty Peace and Equality If our press and lead
ers would but defend Them.
Let our Country practically unfurl the flag OF
",
that every human being that may be born within
our Republic shall Inherit Liberty, Peace, and equal
night 10 Atr, Water and Earth, and should
challenge the admiration of the whole world. Then.
Walked BY the beams of renovated n,orn
Fun many pilgrims softest notes we d hear
While sweet rejoicing OF the saints newborn.
Would call the Watchmen 10 their morning. cheer.
Blu, facts compel me 10 believe tha, too many OF
our political leaders selfish demagogues. They
are laboring TO establish people In the Truth
and Right. but for lucre, popularity or power.
However, friend Greeley. be not frightened at
the shadow Of demagogues that may tit acros, thy
path or eucrce Thy manly brow, 10 hopes Of caus-
ing others 10 viev thee worshiping her shrine
Worship thou the living and true God, by contlnu
ing TO plead The Cause of do trodden and bleeding
Humanity. and verify thou shalt be led and sus
tanned. A very great Reformer has assured US
that every plant that his Heavenly Father hath
not planted shall be rooted up Shield thy self
der The promises and commands OF the Prince of
Peace, and fear not the bulldogs OF War. Fraud
and brute force have ruled mankind quite too long
but the day is dawning in which ignorance, N alice
and aorong shall give place 10 hnoriedye Lore and
right.
Not long since presented to my neighbors for
signature petition in behalf of the abused Indians
Of our State and no one of any party refused TO
sign IL thus showing that when Truth and Right
are presented TO our fellow cltizens disconnected
with party considerations. they generally receive
support | have lately conversed with many. in the
country upon the subject of and Monopoly, and
without an exception they admired that Congress
ought TO make The Public Lands practically Free TO
actual settlers, otherwise landless, and 10 them
only
Tell the Express tina, | can name some Of his sub
scrbers who think that such reasoning this,
lhen on the this a. g. Is neither p<etence
ignorance but salutsry and necessary trtt. which
only needs 10 be weighed in the scale, Do as you
would be done by" 10 secure the appreciation OF all
men,
Perhaps if the Editor of the Express should find
himself without employ ment, with half dozen
provide for, and with property barely enoo gh
remove to new country and erect log cabin,
he would esteem II great favor 10 have govern
nent secure TO him. without money and without
price as much land as he and his could cult
vate Let the publicf fully examine this subject, and
| think overD h=ming ma orty will say, let eve
ry poor person who may wish to =" get his bread oy
the sweat OF his brow, have land 10 do il on 30
long a acre remains unoccupled
The Bible, Common Sense, aud hungry multi
trdes demand this Of Congress.
Had our Government expended the property In
building houses upon the public lands and remoV-
log the poor Of our cities TO them. aud in feeding
them until they could have raised one crop; that
thew have in fortiiyug Texas and IN killing l,2UO
Mexicans thousands Of the destitute might now
have had comfortable homes, and their children
placed in circumstances calculated 10 make them In
dustrious good ci,izens When will people realize
that Christianity came not to destroy OUT 10 save
mems ives?' We claim TO be Christian nation.
and vet the Inflels Of our land advocating the
principles of Peace that Jesus Chris, inculcated,
while professed ambassadors OF Christ are pleading
for War
The anti. Christian policy of our rulers for six
months past will cost the nation more than twenty
millions of dollars and ye: the party predictions
Of Christians prevent them from rebuking those
rulers.
Government should be our servant not our mas
ter and when she US into debt unnecessarily,
shall we praise instead Of rebuking heri Ii We DO,
We may ex pect she will continue TO do go. be-
lieve the great OF the People consider the late
outbreak with Mexico 10 be unnecessary. But The
wire pullers of Party have SO managed, by '" ar
Meetings &c as 10 make il seem though The
War was popular Is this so7 Thy friend.
WILLIAM PENN, Jun.
APPOINTMENTS BY TIE PRESIDENT
By rth The adrce and consent Of las Senate
CgA1LEs MASON. To De Chief Justice OF The Supreme
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