But the time has come and now is, in the which the present places the fathers of the republic occupied are filled by those who are not in any sense the representatives of the true principles of government.
Woodhull critiques the current state of government, claiming it lacks true representation of foundational principles.
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The tendencies of government from earliest historic time have persistently been to universal sway.
This conclusion rouses the spirit of independence in the laborer, and he determines to redress his wrongs.
To begin a work right, is to have it half accomplished; and most powerfully does this apply in the matter of determining who shall be your representatives.
Being so vastly in the majority, every office should be filled by them.