The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1867-11-16
CHICAGO, SATURDAY. NOV. IS, 1867
Is THE REPUBLIC IN DANGER

blood Of its CITIZENS Louis Philippe was q
fugitive 10 Disguise; and the government Of
Frsnce was overtbrown. Such are some OF
the changes which can, and do take place il
an Incredible short space Of time
The question at the heading of this artl-
Gle is one WHICH at the present ZINE, and IN
der the pee nt circumstances, is worthy OF
CONFEDERATION. TO tie workingmen OF the
republic it has a peculiar sign ifcanee, mas
much as they are the parties that viii be
most affected by its rise or fail hence, they
are, or al least should the most solicitous
for its pres arvaton. The wealthy classes Of
a country always find monarehicaI ins titu-
tons more eongsnia 10 their tastes and in
terest, and, then efore, as q class, are always
tending towards monarchy in some Of It's
forms. As VI consider this a very pertinent
question for wofkingmen, AID indeed
for all classes, we purpose, in this
article to inquire into some Of the caus IS
thar eDdanger he existence of the republic
In considering this question, we must bear
in mind, that "cause" and pretextn are
two distinct elements, and are often con-
founded one with the other. Among the
causes" We will mention few that plav a
most prominent part in revolutionizing gov
ornamental institutions. These are moneg,or
Ticlles, desire cfpgtoer, Iors Of approbat,on.
Thsrt arc other elements, but Eae suffice
for our present purpose. Morey is the first
element which opposes and cf *, the pro-
gress or Democrats principles " isawell
known fact that al new countries establ;sS
their govern ments on democratic principles
This arises from the fact the they are the
most natural to the human family This
order Of things lasts until such times as a
portion of the population acquire riches, in
the shape Of money, lands or other species Of
property. Those who possess themselves Of
this property, whether it be in money, in
lands, or in other kinds, feel necessity for
protection; and under the pretext of inse-
security in the possession of their property
have .aEs made lor their especial protection
and benefit Hence they are thereby created
= separate and distinct class Of the commu-
nifty in which they exist. Those possessing
that Kind Of property which is called money,
finding il useful as a medium or exchange
oniy-and as such, necessity-obtain fun
ther legi-lation for its protection, and these
two species Of property-land and money
rule toe world. The land owner exacss a
rent from him that .tills the soil, aud the
money hOldlr extcts a rent from him that
uses 1t. SDme idea 81 the power and inHu-
enees which Il is capable II webbing may be
formed from tho fact that the greatest kings,
emperors, autocrats aud Gespots " the old
world have knelt at its shrine, and tire proud
Republic of North America has bowed its
bead, and submitted to its demands.
though the constant acquisition OF wealth
though the agency of money power, is Gre
ated class, kh0wa "sSsdissings.shed from
The rest = TIE community. by name Of
Ga +. ocracy" Whether 10 cres.ng an ar
istocracy money acconpli-6es its mis-
ION, is a q .es'i,n We willnct stop to
dscuss; but certain it is, it is one Of
is adjuncts to destroy republican gov
errments. Wl1s-.ap - ssscraS firmly es-
iablished in a republican government, Wal
Of Interests commences the ons-clasbts
with the other. The plain, simple and equit-
able forms Of the republic do not suit the as
ping genius Of the arts .ocracy. They de-
sire po'eer, and that the republic does moi
give thsm.
The desire for powell is feeling common
to as all. il is shared alike by rich and
poor. Il is one Of the attributes Of human
nature, and no doubt xas Intended as one
of the blessings conferred on the human faun-
lily, by bountiful creator Unfortanat Ell,
It is exercised by pots s,uly, Of the hu-
man fGmily--that portlcs cling the aristoc-
racy or manied power of iae country. The
o.1er portion--the poor or Iaboring masse.
--nerer practically exercising it. The con
slant aim Of aristoeTats is to get the gq-
eminent Of countrywide their own hands,
monopoliziug to themselves, or their .inssFn.
ments, all places Of emolumerts and prof
and filing the balls Of legislation with theil
minions. This 5 particularly the case will
small republics. In larger ones which are
made up Of states, or common wealths, the
desire for power manifests itself in its effort,
70 establish ceatrdlizstion, by which it IL
norss and obiiterates STATE lines, abandon.
the distribution, and adopts tle centraliEa-
tion form of government, which, in our time
must Be followed BY still create concenFa-
tion of power, until finally the whale pot
of government has passed into the hands ol
the few, who arrogate 10 themselves the rieb
to legidate for the toiling mill:ons; ths;
virtually sweeping away the last vestayei Of
IL Repuhlic, and on it's ruins erect des
petism 70 rule an irg'ate people with Al
iron rod.
The love Of approbation-the desire to be
ard 10 L,a ar ourselves praised, II one ofIh.
syils Tia, e. Ct The. human family. Danger
Gus as this feeling Il. or may be in an iadf
vidual, By aggregaiion'it becomes an hundred
fold worse. it 40 - riding ?r-sicn 9. =;
aristocracies An s-istprrasy, growing VI
with . republic, until il becomes satistes
with wealth, tires Of shescsaes ef:,s infanc,
and desires Others wherewith to appeass il.
appetite. Hence the more wealthy of H.
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