Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-05

Thomas Jenerson and Modern De-
moeKaey-
What is called Democracy in these days
has the audaeity 10 use the nanc Of Thorn.
AZ Jefferson as a ostchword 20 gull people /
Who have faith Ia true Jsfsssonian doc
trine. There is no such doctrine praetieed /
by Democracy DOW days. There is no Po-
the doctrines OF Jefferson than the DemOc-
raey- Democratic speakers quote J eiIerson.
when there is not the drst leading charac
tsristic Of the Democracy that complies
with his principles. Let US look at the
doctrines enuncisted by Thomas Jefferson
in his Inaugural Address. when taking the
Presidential chair for his first term, March
4. 1901. and see the wide difference be
tween him and modern Democracy. The
progress Of Democracy has left Thomas
Jefferson very much in the rear.
Mr.. jefferson says
Error Of opinion may be tolerated,
where reason IL left free 10 combat IL.
The freedom that reason" has in these
days to combat error" is at the risk Of
Democratic clubs. pistols and stones.--
When reason has attempted TO 'combat err
ror" in the Senate. Democratic partisan
slips up behind the reasoner and beats him
on the head with a bludgeon. Democrats
look GA smilingly. Democrats approve and
say "all right" AT meetings OF the pen
pie To combat error" Democrats lire pi-
tolls and throw stones al the ressouers--a
new method Of leaving reason free TO com
bat error. and not in accordance with the
Jeffsrson;au doctrine.
Possessing n chosen country. with room
enough for our descendants 70 the thous-
andlh and thousandth generation.
The Democracy Of the present day differs
with Jefferson by demanding further &C
QUESTIONS Of territory. abhors the idea o.
being sectional, but surrenders all oni
rights to territory in the North. aud reaches
out It's graspiug arms 10 the South. Il
strengthen the Slave power and give ih'
South preponderance over the North.
"Inculcatiug honesty. truth. temper
ance. gratitude. and the love Of man "
Democratic honesty is al a notoriou
f. discount from the long lisi Of its rascali
ties. and The utter impossibility Of DemOc
I racy holding an honest election when il
D success is in doubt truth and temperate
are bleeding at every pore, aud but l''tl
L. L. xxL ... n IA
e think negroes ought To be spread all owe
this land.
4 "A wise aud frugal Government. whic
' shall restrain men from injuring one AZ
other, shall leave them otherwise free Z
regulate their own pursuits ofindustry an
improvement.
The wisdom and fru.ality OF the Ma
e tional, aud of our own State government
: are eyemplihed by Democratic rulers !
:. the squander.ng of 800 600 900 year b
the National government, and the rockies
j expenditures. and the stealing Of million
OF dollars Of The Swamp Lani funds und'
9 our State Government.
The restraint upon men from "injurin
II one another" is exercised by Democrac
lynching. tarring and fea,horing. and cir
wing men from their homes because the
differ with them on political Questions
The freedom Of men 80 regulate the
" own pursuits of industry and improv
e menl" is manifested by Democratic Cove
r ner.. under Democratic orders vetoing a
regulations adopted 10y the people Of TIE
ritories. relative To their "own pursuits
industry and improvement
:, Equal and exact justice TO all men.
~ whatever state or persuasion, religious
e political
y The ..exact justice" OF Democracy tov
a ards political opponents consists in Wit
r. ton Of prejudice, hate aud luminosity b
10 tween different sections Of the country q
N account of political opinions
"Ths preservation Of the General Go'
20 eminent in its whole constitutional sigo
\. rs the sheet anchor 81 our peace at hon
!, and safety abroad"
Men who call themselves genuine Dem
: Gratis talk loud aud long. not for the "pre
ervaiion" Of the General Government. b
for its desiruction-in direct conflict wi
:, jefferson.
:. "A Jealous care Of the RI sht Of electio
al by the people"
Democrats Of the present day are doiT
al in their power to defeat the Eclectic
e by the people" Of the next President. I
e combinations. intrigue and bargain. ia a
. cordance With plans devised TO prevent :
election by the people"-in opposition
% the sentiment OF jefferson.
e "A mild and safe corrective Of abus
a which are Topped by the sword OF revolt
ton. where peaceable remedies are nnpr
vIded."
When Republicans endeavored 10 il
:, asgara,e measures corrective Of abuse.
they were opposed by protest" from
Democratic President--thus taking a ia
toward the revolution" adyerted 10
Jefferson.
Absolute acquieseencc in the decision
- Of sae majority. the vital principle OF y
pub.ics, from which - no appeal but
:. force. the vital principle and immedia
parent Of despctism."
When the people Of Kansas were Gale
.. upon to vote Tor their Constitution. mo-
srn Democracy attempted To swindle Il
"majority" with fraudulent votes and d
stead Of absolute asquiescenee. we ha'
heard the bugls sound Of "resistsnce'' b
Democrats IL Abraham Lincoln - legal
: and lawfully elected President Of the I'm
ted States by the "deeision Of the mao
y i,y"-again In violation Of the doctrine
y Jefferson
Economy in The public expense. ths
4 labor may be lightly burdeoed."
Economy in the public expense has bee
. put at defiance by Democrats 10 our n.
] tion@l and State Gosernmsats. ~ the u.il
. lions squapdsrcd fully 1e.lliy.
Encouragement Of agriculture. aud
\ commerce a. it, handms,d.
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