The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-12-20

from them it must derive is courage, strength
and wisdom. But while the Government Is
thus bound to defer to the people, from whom
it derives its existence, it should, from the
very consideration of its origin, be strong in
its power of resistance to the establishment
of Inequalities. MonopoiicS, pcrpctuitleS and
class legislation are contrary to the genius of
free government, and ought not to be allowed.
Here there is no room for favored classes or
monopolies the principle Of our Govcrnmcn:
is that Of equal laws and freedom of industry.
Wherever monopoly attainS foothoId, it is
sure to be a source Of danger, dlScord and
trouble. We shall but fulfil our duties as
legislators by according 'cqual and exact JUS
tce to all mcA," special privileges to none.
The Government is subordinate to the people;
but as the agent and representative Of the
people, it must be he'll superior to m0nopO.
lies, which, in themselves, ought never to be
granted, ard which, where they exist must
be- subordinate and yield to the Government.
The Constitution cOnfers on Congress the
right to regulate commerce among the several
States. 1t is of the first necessity for the
maintenance cf the UniOn, that that com
mcrcc should be free and unobStructcd. No
State can be justified in any device to tax the
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