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"the Creed Of Our Political Faith."

"the Creed Of Our Political Faith." image
Parent Issue
Day
14
Month
August
Year
1863
Copyright
Public Domain
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Mr. Jcffcrson, in his first inaugura addres., laid down Ilio fullowing política mnxims as ' the creed of our politica i faith " and -'the toiu-hstone bv whieh t try (lie services of those we trust : " " The Dift'usioQ of Information ; " The Arraigement of all Abuse a the bar of Public Opinión ; " Freedom of Religión: " Freedom of tbe Press; " Freedom of Person uoder the pro tection of habeas corpus ; anJ " Trial by Juries impartially selee ted." J ' These principies form the bright constellation which ha? gono before os, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of j our sages :ind the blood of our héroes have been dovoted to tlnir attainment They should be the creed of our political faith, the text of our civil instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust ; and should we wander from them in moments of error or alarm, let us haston to retrace our steps and regain the road alone leads to peace, liberty and safety." How would the present administration

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Michigan Argus