The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-06

thorty that he is made in the image Of bis God that
he is endowed with certain amount OF divinity And
believe can be elevated can become more
and endowed with divinity and he docs he be-
Godlike in his character and capable OF gov
ernng himself Let go ON eleyatng our people, per
fecting institutions, until democracy shall reach such
point OF perfection that excaim with truth that
the voice Of the people is the voice OF God.
AS / said / have entertained different notions from
those inculced by the honorable senator II enter
tanned his notions, then should be for the homestead
hold in my hand document that was proclaimed In
l776:
hold these truths be sevdent that all created
BILE rights that among these are NE liberty and the pursuit Of
happiness that these rights instituted
erned."
Is property laid down there the great element and
the great basis Of society 1t is only one and Mr..
Jefferson laid it down in the Declaration of Independence,
that it was sefevdent truth that government was in
stitutedfor what To protect men in life liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness. That is what Mr. jefferson
said. And who endorsed it The men who framed the
Declaration of Independence not going upon the prop
erty idea, that that the only element Of society
This the doctrine established by those who proclaimed
independence Life liberty, and the pursuit Of hap
pness three great elements of government and not
property exclusively When the declaration forth
from the old Congress hail. it forth column of
fire and light 1t declared that the security of life and
liberty and the pursuit of happiness the three great
elements Of government Mr. Jefferson, in his first in
augura address, which is the greatest paper that has
ever been written in this government and commend it
to the reading of those who say they democrats by
way Of refreshing their memories that they may under
stand what are correct democratic principles says;
Sometimes said that cannot be trusted with tho
have angels in tho form Of kings
hims Let history answer this question
Mr. jefferson to think can be trusted with
the government of himself In the Declaration of Ine
pcndence he does not embrace property in fact it is not
referred to- But willing to conccde that it is of
the primary and elementary principles in government
Mr. Jefferson declares the great truth that is to be
trusted that man is capable Of governing himself and
that he has right to govern himself In the same inau
gural address of Mr. Jefferson, find the passage usual
ly attributed to Washingtons Farewell Address, which
has got universal circulatonthat should pursue
own policy that we should promote our own institutions
maintaining friendly relations with ALL entangling ALLAN
with Let carry out the doctrines of the in
augural address Of Mr.. Jefferson let carry out the
great principles laid down in the Declaration Of Indepen
dence, which this homestead bill embraces.
But wish to call attention to other authority
this subject AS contradistnguishcd from the views of
the Senator from Alabama present the views of
writer in accordance with my notions of democr
cy:
The democratic party the principle Of
Its onward and outward 10 Its II has heart
on and motives for world It constitutes the principles da
universe What motion Is TO them democracy Is to princ
pie Is the soul in action conforms 70 the providence
seeks the largest liberty the good tho hapr
present establishes the without fearing provide
anny for e II, baO bear, 10 rn w.
oncies his mind knowledge dpe the clouds
superstition the for
enterprise reward to the many aud an Industry
that permanent the p neer Of Conservation o
Del has proved % be both poverb and prediction
government It's own should be
ced y the highest form tina, which precedes the
independence the individual spoken by the
brew who Will need government but from the law which tho Lord
respect nations are governed upon the same
that s each adopts the which has the understanding
grss no profound speculation 70 decide which viii control
ay n medorae sovereign who scrupuousy guarded by
anquated constitution for tho fant adds bis opponents by
any reference to condition or Application
principles There can be properly but yet app
cation Of ta lead to great diversity Of views
anquesonaby the best answer
e desgnaes The form but implies confident belief
premises the capacity for econtro corresponding degree
cisy involves discriminating appreciation varied duties
q the man the eizsa and the legislator presuppoos
bile knowledge Of the legitimate
arged views hunani and Of the elements
The democratic form Of government the best
ard Of moral rqlision tn highest for man universal.
10y Of interest liberty, and Justice Christianity with
eternal principles q truth, passing through and rising above the
we nVe on . pillar q me Cloud b day and the pillar Of fire by
s. VIII no. DC taken from before the people but stand mmova
increasing light world a universe.
The great objects q knowledge and moral oultrc OF tho people
are among It's most pon0ent provisions. Practical
gous freedom growth and glory Is tho
sublime am mighty standard spoken BY tho sanist
canns, IN me bsaauai language q poctca conception
~ Inc Lord Is high
hoaVens Who 10 like the Lord Cod dgee on high
who humbeth himself things that are heaven and
III the earhr lie raiseth the eh
needy ont q The dangh that he may princes even
4 with the princes Of the people, ta'0
democracy i permanent progress and Il present
everywhere, whatever be the temporary ruling
IL welcome lights domains Of desposm While ty
patriot
e spirit OF democracy invests him missionary humanity
inspires MN with an eloqucpce which lightning
cannot be hidden
tors kings, aud emperors servants and az man be-
comes elevated the dign knowledge control their
mustraon ceases Their rule indicates imperfect
e ana may be regarded as the moral builder
sary only TO sustain people in their different periods growth
cannot speak OF them lightly, indulge language should
seem 70 deny their illness the
Ihr true position be best gathered
don OF nshat all kingdoms empires cease
people have knowledge rights and acquire the power
practical application Of principles. This work Of time II Is
me work constant that aeul, 10 snn
wings again is 70
SKY with us kindred hock simple law mon which a
~ ensh eepeha whether II be the strength
/ strength naion
"Becausc people changing their form of govern
met after repeated trials not 10 infer that boy are in
Eg va experiments that they dsappon
e IN ultimately realizing the great their ambition Indeed
an failures Of ibis class Indicative Of progressive eneayor They
imply an increasing knowledge dignity man and
diucut
deavors These endoayor but the and with
OUT people Of national
eacc and OF secntrol Inquiries regard 20 exenye
subject should DO shaped Within practical lmtss
lhe ulumphs OF democracy constitute marks OF tho
They demand Of
msnency fictitious spndo no borrowed great
FIR glory Originating the sources OF power
moved by inc spirit OF love and liberty and guided