The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-06-03
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Vol. v.

Vol. V. .asir7f
1.-The dangers of faction aud, tumuIt. But
can feel no doubt ofa the issue.Y The
fdecendants Of the conse secrated Gjronde,
united with polyiechnique supported by
The press,andi the intelligence Of France
will avoid the terrible obstacle Of the
Mountain and the Jacobin on their wa y
to regulated, constitutional liberty. r
l. trust with abiding confidence in the
moderation, the wisdom, the public yir-
tue, the intellect OF France. {: rest as
seated on rock upon the steady pat
riotismofthe French people, in sustain.
ing those great intelects who lead the
way, pointing TO the yhighes: destiny of
FRANCE with all the sublimity of faith
all the fervor Of the seer. | dread not
the cloud whichmy friend from Alabama
I[Mr. B4eBY pictured out the other day;
| will not fear the lbaleful cloud Of, am
archy lighted from every verge by con-
centric fires, and sweeping on the tenn
pest wings to blast with its thunderbol,s
the new.spring} hopes of freedom and
mankind. Perish the thought!r.-the
prospect shall be lighted only by the
lam bent fire OF hope: gs.ags;eb erT
| At,hls hour the spirit of freedom is
on foot in lands and amongst people,
where its (ain,est sighs have been un.
heard for centuries. Italy, the school.
boys theme, the land ofhis golden Wis.
ions ofhis sdreams.-..of Cesar and of
Taci,us...and Of old Iibcrty-Ioving Ger
many; are again warmed by the ce!es-
tial Aames Europe ise rocked by a
moral earthquake. Every successive
throe discloseso some new breathing.
place for the subterranean fire which,
long suppressed, is bursting with more
than volcanic power in the light and
the approving presence of God. saas'
eST, our example has done all this.-'
The oppressed and fanaine-stricken Of
the Old World have annually Aocked
by thousands for refugeito US, the only.
resting.place for over-tasked humanity.
They9have drunk Of the cup which nev.
er exIlausts-they have fed at the board
whose necronanlic supplies are spread
with morerthan "BacchanaI profusion."
They have bowed Cat the altar of their
own God pnquestioned and listened to
the ministrations ofhis priest undisturb.
ed. They have walked by day, and
slept by night inSsecurity-the rude
latch their only guard--and no proud
emissary Of oppression to wither BY
his tread the green sward before their
humble door. They have found7'a
home, l....,.,t, 4, a, 't' ea-'-.., 's1.ssi' ,..,
a,is4 Where gods might love 10 dwell ~, 9, ,.-,
And wander with delight, or sit amid 10,
-. Ia sacred shades! 5 a.ai ooii,3s7 mp ST
All this they have, written, ship load
alter ship load. 10 those they have left
behind; and thus the silent and invisi. 4
ble power Of the Almighty has brought
masses to the5aid Of the master spirits
that from their closets have so long in
voked the blessings Of freedom. But
perhaps wander | will only; add,
that my votelshaIl be given with heart
felt pleasure at once for these or any
similarresoluiions and trust that the,
vote may be taken Ibis, day, so that The
intelligence may be conveyed to'France
in the Gambia, which sails on Satur.
day next. lam not prepared, however
10 stop, al this. When the National
Assembly which IS to convene ON the
goth ofAprlie-shaIl have closed its de-
liberations by giving to Francesa con-.
stitution after our own model, lwould
60 farther; would send solemn en-
bassoge, its members composed ofthe
and most honored ser!
wants Of our republic; those who have
given he energy oiqong life to liberty
and their country, sand whose mellow,
but all lsradiant light still rests upon the
theatre Of action. ; would send such
an embassy IN the name and With the
spirit OF our people, to fraternise with
decendants of those who shed their
blood on the battle.felds If fowa revo..
tution." isst ts,os basl S1idu ssts,s ss, "a
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