The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-14
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against the interests Of the American people and th IN
eTes Of mankind sht have reason io be- -urnrse5
al the hearless and despone sentiments Of the heli-
gencer, and the Illuminating demonstrations IN the halls
Of Congress- relative the overthrow OF the French mon
archy. Much II is 10 be regretted by every tine re-
publican. however, that such sentiments should prevail
this country the policy Of the wings cannot ial 10 BE-
productive Of beneficial effects The great question Of
universal liberty has been presented in unequivoca
form, and they have taken their stand as the avowed
enemies OF freedom. On this subject so vita Ia lis
importance, and Intimately associated with popular
rights, they have evnced degree OF indIScreon which
nothing the hOpelessnes OF their cause, could have
induced them 70 beray. As the desp0tsms OF Europe
swept from the face OF the earth and the triumph Of
The popular vii nces The ensavea masses of al nations
to cast on their chains, the wing becomes weaken
Cd IN ruo propoTuonaie 70 The extension 81 Tee prnc
pies hat, after all IS protection but Iesposm N anoh
er form: w hat Is bank monopoly but institution OF
noblty, with exclusive privileges w hats all restriction
Of inherent ughtsa usurpatiOn OF power properly be-
longing 10 the people, but the elements OF
archy under assumed nance Surely the freemen OF
America can now who the friends of liberty and
VINO are not NO ski IN sophsrTy can blind them 10
the truth. They Will bear il IN mind when called upon
10 cast their votes al the next presidential election That
vote Is 10 decide the perpeulty OF freedom Upon
depends the future destiny OF the American Union Can
single reasonable doubt that if the editors of the
ntelgencer and the party which they represent ha the
power, they would enslave the inurate Tabbe ana
institute monarchy IN tins country similar, in effect 10
that OF Louis Phllippe2 Can any doubt that the
most odiops OF all systems OF government 10 Their
eyes thai in which the - Tabbe" has a voice II
there be any SUCH let him carefully study the leading
articles in the lnegencer the reception of the glo
ous news. II he find, from the beginning to the
end single spontaneous sentiment OF sympathy Tor the
people OF France in their happy triumph; single enthu-
sasc expression OF qualification caused by the advance
OF freedoms particle OF genuine desire TO other
hons follow the noble example; ne can ind any heart
felt republican sentiment, ready 10 admit that the
language OF the wing organ does injustice meaning,
and that the editors do not ike the Commercial Adver-
User, sympahse with the fallen monarch, and deeply
gre the overthrow OF his dynasty Let any who doubt,
then, refer TO the proceedings Of Congress the sub
ect OF the French resolutions and the Presidents
sage Let hlm next cast has eye over the proceedings OF
the meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall, where the
bers OF the press had assembled respond the glorious
news, and reward by suitable expression OF their ap
probation, the eXerons Of those by whom the victory
achieved. We hnd party processing rejoice in the
yet refusing to commend the prompt action OF our
minister because he democrat In every instance,
what is the position occupied by the wings That OF
hostility 10 the form OF government opposed to
uonOpPosed 70 commendauon-opposed to any genuine,
heartfelt sympathetic response the subject They talk
about liberty and pretend appreciate the spendor OF
the achievement but their hearts are codther hands
neryelessthey refuse TO commit themselves by
single friendly act towards the republic Why
Because may not last and then, should other
monarch gain the throne be might deem them Inconsistent
unless they Immediately reraced all they had sad, and
confessed their admiration tor the monarchal system OF
government In truth they profess to fear Will not last
while they really hope twill not What necessity IS there
for entertaining any fears on the subject WHY not enjoy
the liberties OF our fellow creatures while they last, and
by example encourage all to maintain Their
inherent rights II there Is in reality any ground Tor
doubt as 10 the peTmanencY OF the tFencA reuDAc, We
should endeavor to il by entire confidence ~
the wisdom and intelligence of the French people IN that
love OF freedom which has manifested itself in all the
viclssltudes OF their nation the force Of
public opinion throughout other free nations and IN that
sublime truth that all born equal To doubt Is
TO discourage Does man, pretending 70 be Cnrst-
ian, really think that the Almighty intended the
masses OF men forming nations be ruled by single
man, whose election them they permitted TO
take partwhose acts conflict with their inter-
and lberties-whose the concentration OF all
power and all the profits OF industry, for the qualification
of his base passions, and the support OF armies To
sustain ms authority and that OF titled nobility, unpro
ductive and inIcal 10 the welfare of the masses II
argument that because such things have been, they
viii continue 10 be The time has arrived when The
great mystery be solved and the Creator TO make
manifest has stupenGous design The llttleness OF all
monarchlcal power has become a by-word and all dis
nnctions between men, not resulting from superior vr
tue, superior industry aud Intelligence gradually ia
ding into utter rnslgncance, ana VIII soon be extinct
few leading may prostitute their talents by pro-
tracing the happy destiny of their elowcreatues but
they cannot long contend against the wll Of Him who
holds the world in the hollow OF his hand
do not propose 10 discuss the question 10 whom be-
longs the honor OF having tins fresh Impulse 10 free
dom throughout the world but consider due to a dis
nnguished American statesman TO say that long before
the reform party the French Chamber OF Deputies had
addressed the people the subject OF their heres he
had given writing full exposition OF his sentiments
the destiny of the republican system, the prophetic
gacty OF which the recent events in Europe most
deruly confirm His views Of the future not hast
ly conceived rashly hazarded They the result
Of profound analysis Of the condition OF things both
here and Europe, and great natural sagacty,
combined with extraordinary industry and the most Abe
raj views OF the rights OF mankind