Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-07
INEQUALITY OF FORTUNES.

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Some modern phiosophic theorists propose to re-
medy the inequality of fortunes which exists by
new organization of society; but we think that it
would be just as practicable to establish perfect uni
iormity Of mind Indeed the latter would seem to be
essential TO the formers for long as one man has
intellectual superiority another long will inequa-
hy OF fortune exist In this country Is free to pur
sue the promptngs Of his mind and to up the
products Of his own industry We have no laws Of pr-
mogenture to continue estates in families from genera
ton to generation and hence the rich Of to-day may be
the poor OF tomorrow Indeed it is something uncom-
mon to see large estates remain in the same families for
more than one generation
But is objected that some men accumulate large for
tunes whilst others have depend upon their daily labor
for supports and this is complained of as grievance
which should be remeded by new orgarr cation Of soci
ETY.. Suppose that an equal distribution were made how
could it be continued? The Industrious and prudent
would soon outsrp the indoent and extravaganza and
the existing inequality would be restored the course of
short time Is 1t desired to cramp industry and en-
courage idenessg If not there will be no attempt made
to disturb the relations of society Most of our
wealthy men have arisen from poverty by the of in
dustry prudence and economy and such is the reward
held out to every one who chooses to the proper
means But because neglect those and spend
as fast as they agraran law be adopted
SoSiSNy
lily has existed from the creation of the world and will
continue to exist let visionary theorists plan they may
and it is right that it should be So stimulates to ex
ertion both mentally and physically. 1t is said that
shall earn his bread by the sweat Of his browteray,
that he shall use the powers which God has given him
improve his condition. And shall he be told that after
having thus exerted himself and obtained competency
he shall not enjoy the fruits Of his industry but
must distribute his means to the idle and dssoute that
they may be his equal in fortune? Such doctrine will
not answer in this any other civilized country If
would hare perfect equality, must destroy all motive
to be Industrious vrtuous and persevering and subst
tute the iron money Of Lycurgus for the gold silver and
bank-p which have. We must cut ourselves
off from intercourse with foreign nations and descend
below the scale Of enlightened humanity
We boldly assert that it is not in the power of any
TO devise such organization of society will establish
equality of fortune Farms may BE voted epery man
the nation and they may Be stocked at the cost Of The public
treasury BUT EQUALITY FORTUNE ESTABLISH
ED The promise to bring about such state Of things
may to amuse those who seek to get rich on the
spos of other mems labor but their hopes be
realized as the most humble youth however poor he may
start in life, looks forward to period when he may
pose from his abors in the enjoyment Of and COM
fort. Without this stimulus exertion he would he
poor creaturea cumberer of the ground instead of
useful citizen-Baltinaore Clipper.