Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-21
Communicated
The End of Republicanism.

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The End Of Republicanism.
Did it ever occur to the public that to-
day, the whole world is upon the verge
of volcanic eruption politically If
not, let us refer you to the present state
of things in Europe. We will take for
instance, England, once regarded as the
ruling power of the world, and its great
ness based upon what was supposed its
solidity in form. This form was linn
tied monarchy. The Parliament making
the laws of Che country, but in fact con-
trolled by the House of Commons, which
was composed of the representatives of
the people. For years it worked like
well arranged piece of machinery, and
but for the influence of what was once
known as the republic of America,
the ruling spirits of all Europe would
to-day sit as quietly upon their hon
ors and thrones as they did years
ago. But unfortunately for humanity,
they of Europe imbibed from Amer
lea longing for absolute freedom as
they supposed it existed here, or for
the power to control the government.
The masses of all countries will be
heard, and will have their influence,
and as such, without knowledge, as the
result of want of cultivation, will con-
troll by brute force, and when denied,
will inevitably bring about a civil war,
or revolution with it. What is England
to day 2 Once controlled by Robert Peel
the premier, aud assisted by the great
men of his time and country, at that
time his home was regarded even by
Americans with all their prejudices
against the English, as the safest recep-
tacle of all their valuables, and as the
most stable of all governments. Within
the last two years what a change has
takeen place.
By the act of England's representa-
tiyes over 5000 voters have been made,
and with a prospect of the number being
increased; and then, what a state OF
things. The cry will be made, and with
such force as to be heard over the entire
continent, Let s have a republican form
| of government; let every maH and clique
be controlled by the popular voice.
France, like England, fears the coming
storm, but the great controlling mind OF
all Europe-Louis Napoleon-has fore
seen the difficulty, and by his last act
has put a,quietus upon this matter by his
force of will; and recognizing the only
| true form of government to be a mon
arcy, has or will force the people to re-
gard his boy, the Prince, as Napoleon
Nv, thereby perpetuating forever the
dynasty. When Europe adopts the policy
of republican form of government, then
she may bid farewell forever to peace,and
will in few years lament her folly, and
will then be like poor America. The
time was when every man Of this country
had his heart to pulsate faster, and his
bosom to swell with pride, in being able
to say that he was an American citizen,
because he believed that the country
which he loved and houored was based
upon principles which were as lasting as
brass, and which could not, under any cir
cumstances, be violated or destroyed,
and that his country had constitution
which was iuviolable. But what q vain
boast it was. To-day the vile, the un-
principled, who claim to be the represen-
tatives of our whole country, dishonorin
the seats at the Capitol which were once
occupied by Clay, a Calhoun,
a Webster, and many others, are
forgetting all but their own private ints-
rest, and their personal prejudices con-
trolled by but one motive, and that at the
ruin of the whole country.
The result Of their action for three
years past is that to day there is no real
Law, no justice. no constitution, and no
protection by he government; and, as
the result, We are rapidly drifting to
anarchy, With all It's eOnconitant evils,
and ere another twelve months roll oEer
Our heads the requiem ofrepublicanisu
will have been sung, and the benefits o.