American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-07-15

length Of time, where the people are invested |
whit Jaw making power, and the govern
Ing pre- rogative, and thGt government so es-
tabliShed must sooner OF later, sink TO confu |
sion and anarchy. So faT we have shown that |
such government can exist, and let no act
ofomission or commission on our part Prove its
dow mall.
Several causes there are that operate against
the durability ofrepublics, a d against which
you should ever be ready 10 bend your every
erergy. Be careful thai the people are edu-
Gated. Let education be cherished with fos-
ing hand. II is one OF the surest pillars in
the Temple Of Freedom. Let the people be
educated and ylrtuous and our liberties are Sc
enre.
Internal dlssentioA may be ranked among
the most prominent causes OF the downfall OF
republics. BY this l do not mean that fer
ent parties regulated with prudence are TO be
dreaded, they should rather be cherished as a
viglant guard to liberty. inaSmuch, by this
means the maxims OF good government are more
clearly defined, and better understood.
But when the organization Of party Is moth
ing more than devoted attachment TO men
aside from measures, blind zeal by which the
leaders Of faction is supported, with no regard
TO political consistency, we need not the spir,
1t Of prophecy to forstell that the epiteph Of
that republic is about 10 be inscribed.
Here history pOurs forth volumes TO the pur-
pose. What was it that placed Ceasar on the
imperial throne OF Rome, that enieebled the
warlike Lacaedemon, or that humbled proud
Athens TO the dusli The answer comes in
deep toned murmurs-a strong attachment to
men aside nom me asures.
Another dangerous engine to the liberties OF
The people, Us an arrogant usuTpatlon oi pow
er in the officers of government. Thisls an
inseparsble accom- apitleDt with blind de
voiion on the part OF The people.
| There is an inherent love Of power in man.
which prompts him. when he sees a favorable
opportunity, to grasp the reins Of despoiism
and rise to sovereignty and fame. Ceasar was
not despot until the people Of Rome had
fitted themselves for despotism. Dyonisius
had not been known as tyrant had not tue
Syrscusans fitted themselves for tyrany.-
Neither had a Cromwell swsyed the sword Of
England had not the English paved the way
to serv itude. Said tyrant Of the olden times,
''none can censure for what have done,
the people forged the letters and put them
Ton." No people need fear the loss of their
liberties, unless they themselves forge TIE
chains that binds them.
Vigilantly guard, tben.your temple OF free
dom, and il shall not be violated. Watch
yourselves the sacred edi6ce, and no intrusive
foot will approach,
The people have only to will ths defense
Of their liberties, and nothing short of ON
impotence shall ever ensave them.
But let US turn to contemplate for a moment,
the rapid strides this country has taken from
her national BIRTH in her onward march 10
fame. II then consisted ofthirteen Colonies,
with thinly scattered population, numbering
about three millions Of inhabitants. All which
composed this, with several others States, al
that time, but bowling wilderness, unknown
| In nt tutl zaAt maj oNlN
zed government, and destitute of fleets, arm.
les, forts, magazines or stores.
Compare this short description with our pres
ent condition. A government established up
I on the most iInmutable principles Of justice
! her thirteen thinly scattered Colonies grown
10 thirty three free and independent States
: and eight territories, with a population o.
I twenty five millions of freemen; her ther
! ho wiling forests now smiling, cultivated fields
adorned and besutihed with towns, cities and
villages, scattered in all directions, whose lof
ty towers and shining spires define the places
allotted TO tie worship OF Heaven Her ma
ljestic inland seas, and mighty rolling river,
. extensively connected by canals, opening ar
: extent Of inland navigation without paral
lei on earth Her navy spending the whit
ened sail over every sea, and carrying com
} merce 10 The Temotest nations Of the esrth.-
S The prowess Of her naval and military heroes
acknO wledged by all, and he terror Of all whc
dare infringe her sacred rights.
J Contemplate the ernobIing scene OF such
a nation, rising in the space OF little more thai
half century, from comparative nothingnes
! TO State OF exaiatiOn and grandeur
S Large appropriations OF the public funds 70
the education of the young, placing 1t within
y the power Of all, the poor as well as the rich
to obtain tie principles OF an education. Ev
T ry station in her civil department open to all
y and prospect Of rising only on the scale O
U merit. The civil and religious rights OF on
people guaranteed TO them by our Constitution
E and laws. The poor on an equal participa
i tion with the rich in all honors ana immuni
b ties-and whOt majestic spectacle does
present What volumes does it speak il
c praise of The wisdom, purity and justice Of In
v founders of our government.
s Might we not hid defiance to all the insti
{ tniions Of the earth TO come in competition
t with ours. Where in the annals OF The worl'
/, do we find recorded the history of natiol
n hat ever rose reigned or fell. that ever enjoy
$ ed such scene Of uninterrupted prosperit
> and happiness
Rome with all her conhuests, and all he
glory, forbid an intermauiage between tn
poor and the rich. Greece prevented the low
or orders from rising to stations Of dignity
But 1t has remained for our own America
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Of o.semhIsd henuiv,ho onu,va,;o Mou ~ ome d f'O
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Let monarchs frown Let urlstocrs
whine! Let Kings tremble and emperor
o reel ont tue temple oi American lreedo'
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