The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-02-09
The Cecil W hig.
ELKTON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857.
democracy and Property.

Democracy ana properly.
1t is we'll as we go along to look upon the
of the rebel party of this State
in their effect upon the value of property
Now It is the history of nations that men
will not invest money in real property during
periods Of civil connections, and it is no less
true that during great political crises, when
taxes promise to be uncertain, and revolu-
tons are imminent, money, the exchange of
a standard value, will not be risked for real
property of an uncertain yalue. Or should
it be so, it will only be at a ruinous deprc-
citation. The necessity OF the stability of
Just political institutions, which constitute
the security Of all taxable property, is the
first most important rule in political econ
omy. The values of labor Of money, and
of materials possess but slight interest be-
side the great principle of security. The
very object of society, and Of civilized gov
eminent, is to afford protection to all, and
secure the same rights and privileges to the
weak as to the strong. When man enters
into society, in consideration of his submls-
sion to law. he stipuates for security, and
protection, and happiness under that kw.-
Who would care to acquire wealth, or to
speud his life in efforts to enrich commu-
nifty. if that wealth possessed either an UNI
certain and precarious value, or was not Sc
cured against depreciation? When property
is one week Of one value, and another week Of
u different value, it is impossible that real
prosperity should smile upon people The
thrift OF chance and the welfare OF the spec
ulator can only flourish; either Of which
speedily impoyerishes community. Espe-
cialy is this correct when other fields are
open to capital, and more inviting rewards
of industry bockon labor into their midst.
These we Judge to be fundamental princ-
pies, and we desire TO show their relation to
the condition of affairs in our State. Labor
is the foundation OF wealth, and the Demo
cratic party that now controls the State has
always been. and always will be. the foe of
free and educated labor. It's lifelong his,
| tory is full Of illustration Of this This pro-
iession has been developed in all its strug-
giles, and has been its creed in all its defeats.
| 1t is aristocratic and olgarchical in its prac-
| tice, and discriminating against labor i'll all
| its tendencies. Here among us it is schcm-
ing to subvcrt the laws and government of
| the State thereby producing anarchy and
| turmoil, and weakening the safeguards of
life, liberty, and property. Under such
pressure the value Of property must decline,
! till no stranger will buy or invest in our
midst. If the designs of these Democratic
| conspirators prevail no man can tell the
| amount Of taxes, the expressions on labor,
| the grinding laws, and unjust distinctions
that will be piled upon us. Sufficient for us
| to remark that Il reduction in the value OF
property Of ne-fifth would necessarily en-
sue. Capital and labor from abroad would
be driven from our State, and business would
proportionately decline. The man who
makes his money by his own exertions is
intelligent enough to know where to invest
it. He will seek security, quiet, an indus
trious community, protecting laws, and an
appreciatiyc public sentiment. Can any of
these be ever hoped for from this Demo.
cratic party Of our State? The teachings Of
the past and present admoniSh us to believe
the negative.
In TRUTH we find the above correct from
facts. Every intelligent business man knows
chat property around us is not as valuable as
it was n year ago by at least ten per cent
All know that by the recent triumph of this
rebel party immigration has nearly ceased
All know that the amount of business has
actually diminished since that occurrence. -
Many OF our best men are leaving the State
because other States offer more Inducements
for acquiring wealth, How could it be 9TH
erwise? A vast amount of property is for
sale; it, uncertain value renders its holding
precarious. Are Maryland bonds worth as
much as they were twelve months since p
Missouri State bonds rose eight per cent. the
seventh day of last November. Why? Mis-.
souri, voted republican, and repudatcd free
trade and oligarcbic Democracy. When
Maryland does the same, in good faith, q
foundation will be built for solid prosperity
and wealth Rut NOT fill thnn