Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-15

the Convention for the formation of the Con-
stitutioasof the United States, some of them
were found. And one of them, Mr.. Morris,
iuthe discussion Il the merits of that instru-
nent. said. "History, 1 admit proves that men,
oflarse property .uin uniformly endsapor toss-
tdblish tyranny" If'this is SO, we must act
on some other principle than that which alone
seeks the increase of the wealth Of our citizens;
and because the declaration of our views on
the Hungarian question might effect our Pc
caniary Interest, We should not on this account
aIones avoid any action that enlightened judy
msntss and honest Convictions Of truth may
demand of US. What, then, is our duty in
this matter: Prom the doctrine of the equali-
ty of man, follows the abolition of all caste and
distinction in society---all privileges to any.
class of persons, all orders of nobility-all OPP
preston. all fraud. all injustics-there is no
inferior, no superior all stand upon the same
great platform of freedom and equality. Ma
tons now profess 10 govern themselves oy this
law in their International concerns, but in this
country we make nation of individuals; man
is the chief and only foundation and support
of the state. while in most, perhaps all other
countries, the state or government swallows
up and destroys the individual-he isnowhere
to be seen. ~ YsIs s5djaJw Ls79va-s.l .n 10
It is fundamental principle in what is
called the law Of nations, "that different ma
tons ought to do each other as much good in
peace, and as little 4harm,in war, as possible,
without injury to- their, true interest" their
equality of condition is the basis of this law.
Wherever then, this equality is, there the duty
is also. We believe in the equality of the con-
dition of man. We do not derive this doc
lrine from the wisdom Of antiquity, or deduc-
tons of our own unassisted intellect-but from
his declarations who founded this mighty re-
public, the light of which is destined TO rem
ovate and elevate all other natl ons of the world
for on the pages of inspiration, where we
are forbidden to call any man master ; and
commanded to do good to all men as we have
opportunity-upon the principles of divine
revelation our government is founded and
the more we reverence and follow those great
principles of duty and life, the greater is our
progress, the more perfect our security, more
certain our final triumph-if we SO live, we
shall never fall. If this is true, have we an
opportunity of doing good to the people of
Hungary: Have we the power. We have
sent food and raiment to nation, when they
stood in need, without money and without
price Have we no kind words of sympathy to
offer our kindred, speaking though they may,
ing and swelling with principles that long have
gladdencd and elevated and purified ours
Can we not say to them and; 10 the world, their
cause is just-their birthriyht is freedom-their
condition equality. Cannot we say to Russia,
she is violating sound principle of the law of
nations in endeavoring TO enslave and destroy
the people of Hungary. That these laws must
be respected. But she may not heed the truth
she NAV wish to dine on the liberties of Hun
gary, as Poland made her such delicious
breakfast, and France such sweet little lun-
chcon. so, what nation shall afford a re-
freshing support She may continue to use
force, and disregard the obligations of Justice
and right-,ol.at then yes, ,chat then Then
the question will be, can we enforce our pro-
tests For, I take it for granted, we are bound
to do all the good in our power Should this
lead to a war, it will be deadly and an exter-
mnating one, either to the principle CT free
dom, or absolutism. Old conservatism, anti
quated error, absoutism, tyranny ofevery de-
scription, those exclusive privileges, which
have been pampered and fattened by the de-
struction of all the rights of humanity, will
form an internal union to check, destroy and
forever annihilate the principles of justice,
equity, humanity and fraternal love, which
alone can elevate man. One or the other must
prevail-they cannot both exist much longer
in this world. Railroads, steamships and the
telegraph have crowded the whole world into a
small compass, from which is soon to arise a
dreadful conflict Of principles Are we pre-
pared to do our part in this mighty work of the
regeneration of the masses. If we cannot
send our fleets and armies into the old world,
we can at least send there the declaration of
our views, the deductions of our reason, the
experience of our lives, and our abiding faith
that soon all mankind shall be born free, and
continue equal.
have too far extended these few hints. and
will at present merely say, let us do all we can
for Kossuth and his countrymcn. My object
is to call the peoples attention to the subject
perhaps hereafter, l may add more. H.