The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-09-05
CHAPTER III.
Politics.

| POLITIC6.
Freedom, patriotism, and philanthropy.
are Natures three patents for making
noblemen.
The mind in which either of these
three emotions, viz: :he love of liberty.
the love Of country, or the love Of man,
KIND Is predominant, will be exalted above
the Immediate wants and worldly pursuits
OF men; but if the three noble FEELINGS
named, unite and govern in the same
mind, be sure that individual will be
mighty among his race. Ne matter in
what station he is born, to what calling
ne has been destned-there is that in
his own breast which will bear him up.
ward aad onward. And the course Of
conduct which in iuan of his character
may, at first, appear presumptuous or i'm
possible, will, in the end, be found perfect
~ consistent with the confidence which a
well balanced and justly directed mind
shou'd feel IN its own strength and re-
sources.
| How little did DR.. Walker appreciate
the cool philosophy of Rogers address,
as tue latter politely bowing on his en-.
trance, inquired after his health. DR..
Walker did not reply-did not seem to
have heard-but hastily shaking the
Squlre's offered hand, he FASTENED across
the apartment, addressed with his smi
ling compliments tho ladies, and seating
hlrpself by Mrs. Hartwell, he was soon
deeply engaged in conversation about the
weather.
Have you heard the news, Doctor ~
cried the Squire, at the top of his voice.
News ! what uewsl" reiterated Wal.
ker, starting.
80 WHY, that Iar'ihy EAST rhdis Com.
pany's stock Of tea!'
"Well."
al don't think we can be compelled to
buy it. I, for one, affirm that not an
ounce shall be drunk in my family"
Dear me, Mr. Hartwel! what is the
use OF making such fuss about little
matteri Only three pence duty on a
pound. Why, four pounds of tea would
be large stock for the year, and that
will be only one shilling to government"
And Mrs Hartwell looked triumphant
ly to DR.. Walker for appreciation Of her
prudential speech, while the Squire turn
ed his eye on Roger, as if he wished him
to answer it.
1t is not the price or tea, madam, that
is Of consequence" observed Roger, re-
spectfully, but the establishment Of the
system Of taxation"
Yes" interrupted the Squire, ait is
the principle that we contend against 4;
three pence or three pounds would be all
the same. Indeed, il we submit 70 pence,
we may also to pounds"
ave must resist it," said Roger.
we tciH resist it," echoed the Squire.
VI do not see as any benefit TO the
country can result from this resistance" :"
said DR.. Walker. "If Parliament has
ordered the tea to the colonies, it will
come"
ut never shall be snld," said the
Squire, setting his teeth, and breathing
hard.
you must watch the ladies narrowly,
then," said the Doctor, laughing. "They
relish tea better than these theories ol
liberty, which none but a politician can
understand"
"The ladies will not thank you for
rating t'eir understanding and patriotism
so low" replied Roger, casting respec..
fal but penetrating glance on Lucy Hart.
well.
" What say you, daughter-do you
prefer your tea before the liberties Of your
country 7" said the Squire, who had re-
marked the hcightening color on Lpcy's
check. "Wiil you drink the tea that is
burdened with the tribute which none
but slaves would payi"
II would sooner drink poison, my de az
father, than beverage obtai ed by dis
honoring my country" said tie blushing
girl, in low but emphatic voice.
That's my own child. l knew you
would prove q good Whig."
" Nevertheless, the tea will be used, n
said Walker.
"By the fishes, perhaps" retorted Ro.
ger, scornfully. "The cargo will never
be landed at Boston. have to day seen
> gentleman from that patriotic town, and
know the resolution Of the people.
They will sink the ships rather than per.
init il TO be landed r.
And you, sir, would doubtless be aid
ing and abetting them IL it were in your
power" said the Doctor.
with might and main, heart and
hand, like knight without fear aud with
out reproach--from any but tory" re-
piled Roges.
"Do you know that you are talking
treason against the British Government n
yetorted Walker, spgily, for he saw that
Lucy smiled on bis rival.
know that am talking reason, sir," ,"
replied Roger, calmly rising aud confront.
ing his antagonist. And have faith
70 believe that I shall live TO see the day
when, in America, reason viii not be