Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18
THE RELATION OF SOCIETY.

We advocate those principles which will not
disturb the relations that exist in the community,
and it is matter Of deep regret to see any por-
ton Of that community sustaining an oppressive
policy by their acts, which bears with unnecessary
enslaves the free born spirit of American hide
pendence. 1t is unworthy of honorable men to
use their wealth or power to Cypress even the
humblest citizen in the boly polite. The true
principle of liberal American Government, in a
republic like ours, is not to disturb the relations
of society; such Government holds all men
alike with equal and impartial regard. 1t assigns
to moral worth and intelligence the highest title
Of respect and consideration, and merges in the
common veal the splendor of all distinctions, of
the employer and the employed, householder and
domestic, landlord and tenant, rich and poor
The inevitable conditions of man, and the true
principles of Government, give to these distinc-
tions character of mutual kindness, considera-
ton and respect, which not to be found in op-
pressive acts, or in policy which degrades and
enslaves the community. Could all men be gov
crned by the pure principles Of republicanism,
and guided by correct moral sentiments, and feel
one another as brethren, and would possess a
kindness of feeling, social regard, which no
feudal distinctions, no minglng of patrican pride
and plebian homage, ever has or ever can produce.
Believing such to be the true principles of our
Government, we can never sympathise with those
who make plea of doing that which is oppress-
i've to the laboring classes, because others do so.
By laboring classes we mean merchants, mechanics
and operatives. Nor can we in justice to ourselves
be silent while the capitalists and land-holders
are fleeing the laborer of his hard earnings, UNI
der an exhorbitant rent system. Nor can we up
hold any such system, when community demands
that it should be otherwise, when the welfare
and rights of the masses demand that a change
should be brought about, and system of liber-
atty be adopted for the poor laborer and mechan-
ic, by the capitalists, land-holders and landlords
ROAD FROM DUBUQUE TO ST. PETERS, &c.-We
learn that at present there is road from Du-
buque to St. Peters and other towns on the Min
nesota river, but that it is not in so good condi-
ton as the great amount of travel appears to war
rant. In view of this fact, Capt. Dodd will soon
pass over the road for the purpose of clearing it,
come of all of the Dubuque enterprise? Do the
citizens of that place expect our people to do all
the drudgery and they reap the benefits? Good
results must enure to Dubuque from the opening
of this road, and VIC are fearful that unless they
cooperate with our citizens, they will find, when
too late, that the bird in the bush has flown.
ca We again urge the necessity of attention
to diet and regular hours to preserve health
Persons who persist in making meat carts or beer
bottles of their stomachs, must expect to die with
the Cholera or some other loathsome disease
Because poison is sweet to the palate, it is no rea
son why you should drink it, SO because rich food
is tempting, therefore it does not follow that you
should gorge your stomach with an unreasonable
quantity. Be cautious. A little self-denial will
save good round doctors bill, and perhaps your
lives.
New ApDlrIoN.-We learn that a well-known
citizen of st. Paul has purchased seventy acres
of land lying on the Bluff back Of the Capitol,
forty of which he intended to lay off into lots,
and offer them for sale as early as possible. The
streets are to be one hundred feet wide-to run
parallel with the Government lines, and to be
equai III Poiht VI beauty, evenness anu s1raiSn1-
ness to any in the Northwest. The lots can be
purchased on time, and there is but little doubt
but the addition will be the best one ever added
to st. Paul. We take pleasure in noticing these
facts, trusting that they will act as an incentive
to others to ego and do likewise"
O. We learn from Washington that the Home
stead bill is to pass the Senate and that the Pres
ident has promised his Western allies that he will
permit it to become law. This amounts to very
little, however. He is the most uncertain white
man alive. He will sign or veto the Homestead
bill if it is sent to him, just the caprice Of the
moment shall dicfate-R,I&aLo A6r