The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-11-17

q revolution in Cuba, and thus to perpetu
ate the intolerable tyranny which scourges
and depresses that beautiful Island. Then
it startles the country by an abrupt dis
missal Of the French Minister, the only
democratic representative of a foreign
power near our government; thus playing
directly into the hands of Louis Napoleon,
the would-be usurper Of the throne of
France, TO whom that minister was, OF
course. politically obnoxious. In no in
stance have its sympathies or its active
aid been given to the patriots Of Europe
in their late fearful and unfortunate strug-
gle for freedom. Such briefly have been
the outlines fits foreign policy,
The domestic policy of the cabinet has
been alike devoid of sincerity and homes
ty. II started out with professions ofmod.
Grafton towards its political opponents;
which it has followed by the most sweep.
ing and ruthless prescription. And of this
it has been guilty, despite the solemn
pledges of its nominal head and chief, and
in violation OF the equally solemn promises
of IFS leading members. In this matter
the cabinet has shown its utter disregard
Of lis previous assurances to the people,
insulting their Intelligence, and treating
th"m with contempt, Aside from the alb
solutr terocity OF its system Of proscrip-
ton, and its persevering hostility to the
popular cause in other countries its do.
mestIc policy has been weak and vacllat
ing in the extreme. Although it has been
nearly eight months in power, its organs
allege that il has yet developed no system
Of public policy. And this declaration is
ventured in face of the fact that its conf.
dental organ in this city has constantly
invoked the confidence and support ofthe
people, on the ground Of its hostility to the
tariff OF 1916, its hatred of the indepnn-
dent treasury, and IFS devotion TO an ex-
travagant system Of internal improve
ments. And yet, although the hostility Of
the cabinet to all the favoriie measures Of
the democratic party is well known, we
must confess that we DO not know what it
proposes to do with those measures
whether to propose their repeal outright
or to recommend their modification only.
In truth, we doubt if the cabinet itself
knows what it will do; nor is il of any
consequence, for the people have fortu-
natcly tied up It's hands. aud secured it
from ,aschiet, by sending to both Houses
Of Congress maorities adverse to any
change in The policy Of the democratic
party which, fortunately y for the country,
is still in force.
It is such conduct apd such policy that
have caused the failure and defeat Of the
cabinet. and this result is no more than
what was expected and predicted of the
present administration when it came into
'oWer. IL furnishes one more proof OF the
Of the wing party to administer
republican government. The failure of
he administration o! the elder and young.
r Adams, and of Harrison, proceeded
rom the same cause. The federal party
Gems 10 have in its ranks two classes of
olticians. whose IDEAS Of government. 1
Though different, are equally wrong. and
qually fatal to its success when it happens y
} get into power The one class possesses
o fixed principles, but imagines that gov a
can be successfully administered u
My by trick, fnesse, ane egerdcmain.- /
has but little political honesty, and no a
ommon sense. Hence its. certain and !,
sevitable failure. The other class has II
9th intellect and common sense; but its |,
icories are behind the spirit of the age, !"
nd the progress Of the country. And r
ence, when they are applied to practice, 9
ey are found to be too old and antiquat- = :.
|, and are at once repudiated by the peo- u u
e. Both classes, therefore, fail when u :,
'er they are entrusted with the admins y; -
alton ofthe government. The conscience Jn
the people reyolts at the craft OF the one, o. o.
I'd the country repels the contracted and l.,
ltiquated theories of the other And =
reafter, as heretofore and now. the one :" ~
the other is sure to be the death Of the -,
,ig party, Whenever it is so unfortunate :"
to induce the people to entrust the adj
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