The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-12-07
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0osesninsol aud Democratic congress
10 the Editor u the Herald,
A few thoughts, IN regard 10 men and
measures, that are important ~ The welfare
,f this government and country may inter.
Bsi your readers.
This ought 10 be the best government In
the world, the most ilourishing country,
and the most oontented, prosperous and
happy people but they are not so. APP
deceive aud the most powerful
appliances are employed to mialead too
creduous people who have an overweening
disposition to vainglory. 1.-THE truth could
be realized it would astonish those who
take any thought Of the necessity OF good
government and and the condition OF the
country and people.
But few persons apprehend the TACT
that the government of the United states is
tottering to its fall, and yet II is truly so;
principles and solid in its purposes 1t would
require little short of superhuman ell rus
to restore it to sound, healthy, elective \
instrumentality in protecting and defend
ing the common interests of the states.
Pecula ton, fraud, extravaganza, waste, de-
liberate disregard Of governmental pur-
D ses and reckless perversion oil authority
have almost oblterated all sense Oh the Cd
iect of the institution and robbed the
states of their rights and means. Indeed,
it is in desperate condition, and If the
democratic party shall possess the talent,
integrity and ability, coupled with the cour-
age to prosecute the reform demanded TO
success, it will cover itself with glory I'M
paraleled in the history OF political events.
To accomplish it the mem oers OF the party
must stand as O unit, fearlessly in defense
of the principles and purposes OF the gov
eminent. They must take high grounds
and exalted views. They must not swerve
from the true position from any consldera-
ton whatever. They must realize the fac.
that this government is an institution OF
AND FOR THE STATES,
for the purpose of prosecuting such inter-
sits as are common interests OF the states,
and they must bring the Legislation, OF con.
press strictly, rigidly within the sphere OF
such functions as this department OF our
institutions of government are clothed
with. Under existing circumstances IL Is a
herculean undertaking. IL VIII require
clear heads, brave hearts and unprIeIudlced
minds. 1t will require invinciole deter
mination, the soundest discretion and I'M
biased Judgment. In q word, 1t VIII re-
o,lire ali that is noble in man and every
Individual m mber to come up fully to the
standard May we hope 10 End our demo-
cratic friends equal to the task, soaring
above every petty consideration anu I'LL.
nroper ihuences, aiming alone at
truth and Justice as the palladium OF sue
cess? The hopes of the country, the whole
cnuntrv. are now concentrated in The great |
Democratic IN jorlty in congress, and II the |
election were to be held over again, |
to-day, with the lights be-
fore them, the people, would vote almost
solid for democrats The eyes OF the intel
iigent of every civilized people on earth |
will be u 1on congress in high expectation
of q thorough purgation of the political
system of this country. 1t is like Illden's
election to the governorship of New York,
must be routed. A tnorough
reform must be inaugurated Immediately
by which thieves are expelled roppers
driven out, waste staid, extravaganza ar
rested. expenses reduced, peculation pro
hibited and corruption discarded. This
musl be done if within the power OF con-
press. and if not every instance must be
9vnosed aud the reasons for not CORE ting
il reported. Besides this, the government
must be restored to its legitimate sphere
no understandable authority exercised
Glass LEGISLATION must cease and no lnui-
vidual or association of individuals be the
REGIMENT ola benefit or private enterprise
enterprise of individuals, be fostered. 10 u
hv no means true that individual en-
terprise is not equal to the development OF
the country. and no duty OF DONG IL, or
aiding indivi iuals to do it has been legiu-
lnately conferred upon congress the an-
thority has been assumed from inference
aud not from anything within the province
of overnmeut 1t is not rational, reasona-
bic nor lust and viii not be tolerated. Con
gross has bolsLered the undertaking of indi-
vijuals so literally and Sc long that no one
can enter upon any work OF importance
an application to government ior
aid. And thus by the patronage OF tns
few individuals have amassed
wealth TO such enormous amounts as
to make them masters OF the country
and its institutions of government,
GREATLY DEPRESSING THE MASSES
Of the people and retardng the progress
and Improvement of the country.
There is no objection to the wealth OF IN
for 1t IS source Of great many
blessings, By it the country is adorned
wit, great edifices and structures oil utility
and beauty and the higher orders of science
ieyeloped. By it the masses OF the people
are encouraged and stimulated to progress
md improvement in learning, and clvlilZa-
ton and commerce is made to meet the de-
mands of production. Nor is there any
hing wrong in capitalists ana men OF m
luence making an advantageous bargain
with states and nations, or seeking to make
, profit out of governments the same as
an of individuals. The wrong is IN the
ncapacity and improper intentions oil those
who are selected to manage the affairs
IF government. If the representa-
ives of the people are not able ana honest
enough 20 take care of the interests OF the
il is the privilege OF specnla-
,ors 10 iake advantage Of their imbecility
md corrupt designs to promote their own
interests. But the greatest misfortune Oh
he country and the masses OF the people
prings from class of legislation that pro-
,Ides for he accumulation OF wealth py IN
liyiduals at the detrimept Of the vital en-1
,reies of the source, like the adage: Kill
ne the goose that lays the golden egg.m
II seems that there hrs been very little
houpht bestowed on what government
means. what gave rise to it; what the ne
,essities were that demanded u, or what
objects were intended TO be accom-
,lished by ORGANIZING NJ NJ "a 90,
OBJECTS OF eoyFRS MEST HAVE BEEN OVER
LOOKED;
,ver shot. and a regime introduced that
left behind, entirely forgot
en-, the great consideration which induced
he formation OF a government. without
TO state the purposes ~ rs Gear
nat the perm 4nent, the great grand object
vas 20 place The people in situation IN
which they might be contented, prosperous
nd happy. There are perhaps, nine-tenths
4 the people Of disposition 10 be contented
nd would be. II justice were done them II
10 iriustice were done them by partial leg
station that iavo-s q few TO their detriment.
!, 4 the simplest thing in the world to bring
b,ut state If affairs that would proclaim
nia happv result; ard vet Il is not done; 1t
! not thought OF. One sirg'e act OF legis-
alton BY clngr-ss, winch souid ~ no wise
pterfere with the legitimate interests o.
inrie individual, would do more Tort
Irogress and Improvement OF the country
nd the deve opment Of its resources ,nAn
nvthing aid everything that has been
.,ne nv legislation or individual enternrise
nee the foundation of the government.