Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-11-18
The Shadow of Mighty Name.

What In former years we proudly call
ed sthe great republic of the wrs,erf
world" now stands the shadow ofa mighty
name and what 10 intelligent rnen every
where appears most strange is the fsc
that those parts of the country which have
made the greatest show in educational ia
stitutinns have shown the must earnest
determination TO crush out every true prin
ciple Of republican government. Les:
than century has elapsed since the peo-
pie Of New England took up arms against
their government rather .han pay a tas
upon tea aud paper and painters colors;
and now the people of that part Of thf
country patiently submit 70 the most oner
Gus taxation upon their food, Clothing and
comforts, imposed by moncyed oligarchy
for the purpose Of relucing th.m to the
level Of negro slaves.
That men whose time is all employst
in unending toll fo procure the subsistence
Of their families should quietly submit ,c
such oppression does so. excite surprise
but ii is matter Of especial wonder thai
those n1w possessing wealth, and knowing
how rapidly the wheel of fortune turn
iR our country, should disregard the inter
es's of their children, most of whom mus
earn their bread, and aid in establishing
the mesnest form Of despotism which has
ever cursed country.
Men in lever do no! see things a,
those who are cool and clear in their per
ceptions view them and il IS manifest
that for number of years past menta
lever, caused by the long indulgence o.
bitter party and sectional hatred, has &c
far become chronic among the more
wealthy portion Of the people of all tn,
Northern States Of our country, that i
m ay properly be regarded as politica! in
sanity, for men in sound condition o
mind could no, be deluded as tbese mer
are.
Suppose they succee led ia what they
are striving for, and that they establish
the power Of their party leaders can ANY
of them tell what kiu! Of government
they will live underi Mos, probably
they will cal it republic. and they ma,
have all the satisfaction which can tie de-
rived from living under nominaiiy "re-
publican form of government; but ther,
will be nothing republican about it bnt tn,
name
Every important grinciple Of our Fed
cral system has been abandoned by them
The reserved rights of the States have
been gnored the right OF taxing unrepre
sented communities has been establishes
the authority Of q majority in Congress
TO impose penalties upon individuals anC
communities which have not been conyic
led of any crime has been sanctioned; i.
authority TO compel men to enter its AT
mics, and to take their property, has beer
enforced the authority Of that majority tc
di=franchise aii who are not "loyar :,
their party is now exercised. All the iii
visions ofpowers in the Federal govern
, ment has been abolished, and an irrespon
sible oiigsIchy calling itself Congress
has assumed supreme power.
! We should be glad TO have some of ou
cOtemporaIies undertake to define th
/ kind OF government the Radical Leaders
design 10 establish. We doubt much i
any Of them know. 1t 10 certain that il,
/ inevitable tendency is to anarchy. which i
the disruption Of all government, and mel
of any intelligence should know when al
! the conservative influences in communi
y are destroyed, rich men lose qu,te a
much as poor oRss. Ia their overweenin,
desire to opprsss hated political oppo
nsnts, the wealthy men of the country ar,
inviting that condition of disorder which
must dostroy their security, their proper
! ty. and probably their lives, and sureiy tn
victims Of their opprsssion can lo.e nj
more. SensibIe men knoW that the only
safety ola community is in system of jus
laws which will restrain rulers, Iegisistor
and congresses, as we'll 40 individusI meu
. Our Constitution wss the best flndamenta
law ever established. anu. in supersedins
it, tbs Jacobin leaders have destroyed th
very foundations of national Freedom
They havs undermined the Republic, an'
they have not tho ability uece cesssry 10
the establishment OF a ~rjI-regulatel Ia.
poiism. -DIRy Nete..