The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-02-26

efiigy OF a huge arm swung as huge ham
mer, he asked what that meant. "The
badge of our inst tuition, sir, you know this
is the Mechanics Bank" was the explana-
ton of the teller. "You had better take il
down and substitute curriers' knife" was
Randolph's brief and bitter reply.
The following able and we'll written artc-
lie is from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
THE ELECTION IN LOUISIANA.
We regard the recentvctory ofthe Dem
ocracy in Louisiana, taken all things into
consideration, as one Of the most cheering
and important ever achieved by the opponents
Of whigism. 1t is something more than mere
party success-il is the success of high prn-
cples-a glorious earnest Of the triumphant
progress of great practical measures. But a
few years have elapsed since the timorous
portion Of the Democratic party shuddered
at the mere mention of "bank reiorn."-
There was feeling comprehension that the
attempt TO cnriail the power of banking insti-
tutons; or to destroy them altogether, would
eopardize the ascendancy of the Democratic
parly-that the vast power welded by bank
ing institutions, ifprovoked into open hostil-
ity, would effect the discontinue of those
who are struggling for equal rights and equal
privileges. 1t has not been among the least
startling evidences Of The dangerous inhu-
ence of the banking system, that Democrats,
strong in their principles, and invincible in
their faith, have feared TO acknowledge them
selves in favor of its annihi|alion. Fully
convinced, however, that the system was an
incubus upon the prosperity of the country,
and deadly foe to the most sacredly cher
ished principles of civil liberty, the gallant
Democracy of Louisiana, wisely dislruslful
of all halfway measure, boldly took the mon
sier ''by the horns," with full determine
ton to exterminate its race.
1t is well known thai the late State Con-
vention-in which body there was a large
Democratic majority-incorporated into the
new constitution a section prohibiting fur
ther charterng thanks. That Constitution
was submitted to lha people for their decision
it was sanctioned by over ten thosuand
majority, and became the law of the Slate
The first election has been held under this
Constitution, and if every branch of the
State Government, the Democracy is sig
naly triumphant. The Governor, Lieuten.
ant Governor, Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives. are all Democratic, and will i'm
mediatoly enter upon the great work whic b
will consumate the radical reform that has
been directed by their constituents. The
first labor is to reorganni7e the judiciary sys.
TEN, from the supreme tribunal down to the
justice of the peace, and i! may well be a
source of honest and heartfelt satisfaction
10 feel sure that the bench of Louisiana, will
be occupied hereafter, by those only, whose
education has been acquired, in the schoo
Of the Constitution--whose principles are
beyond all suspicion sound and wholesome
and whose conduct has given proper assu
rance, that they are thoroughly mbued will
spirit of reverence for the solemn truths o
social and political equality. II is by ne
means light that the sacred fountain o
Justice has been purified, and that we have
a warrant that the Constitution and the laws
shall be interpreted with just regard for the
rights of the citizens, shedding their holy
influence upon the rich and the poor, thu
exalted and the lowly, with undertaking i'm
partiality.
DEMOCRATS OF ONO! The example O
your brethren in Louisiana is one that yol
may well initiate and follow. Enter th'
field of reform at once, and away with al
doubt, missgiving. and hesitation. Th'
Democrats Of Louisiana when reason ant
conscience bid them onward, f,lter not 70
an instant, but with manfulness that doe
them immortal honor, advancement once I,
the work of regeneration. Even so do ye
Democrats of Ohio, and you will achieve
victory before the radiance of which all for
mer conquests will sink into insignifcance
Let the organic law of the State be remod
elled as speedily as the requirements of tn,
existing enactments will admit, by prohibit
ing forever hereafter the creation of bankin.
corporations, and an immense work will b,
accomplished, which will 60 further toward
the development of the just resources of th
State. and The firm establishment of soun'
PRINCIPLES. ihan all the vacillating Legislation
of The past twenty years, and all the mer
party triumphs over which we have rejoice
since the days of JEFFERSON. Let ever
county, every township, every ward, yea
every man who claims 10 be a Democrat. pu
shoulder te the wheel, and depend upon
the great work will be ihroughly and mos
efficiently performed.
at will be in vain 10 talk of PUBLIC CRED
1T, UNTIL WE RETURN TO THE PURE UNMIX