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_aDaggett, David, _d1764-1851 |
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_aCount the Cost : _bAn Address to the People of Connecticut, On Sundry Political Subjects, and Particularly on the Proposition for a New Constitution |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by John Orcutt | ||
| 520 | _a"Count the Cost" by Jonathan Steadfast is a political address aimed at the citizens of Connecticut, written in the early 19th century. This work, reflective of its time, revolves around the themes of governance, the preservation of existing political structures, and a critique of proposed changes, particularly in the wake of a call for a new constitution. The address serves as a cautionary tale, urging citizens to evaluate the potential costs of political reforms being suggested by certain factions within the state. In the address, the author meticulously examines the prevailing socio-political climate in Connecticut, emphasizing its prosperity and stability under the current government. He warns against the growing discontent fostered by certain reformers who challenge the established order, arguing that many of their proposals—including universal suffrage and the abolition of laws supporting religious institutions—would lead to moral degradation and chaos. Steadfast posits that the state's historical successes and its existing institutions should not be cast aside lightly. He encourages readers to "count the cost" before casting their votes or supporting revolutionary changes, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and an appreciation for the virtues of the current governance that has safeguarded the state’s peace and welfare for years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aConstitutional law -- Connecticut | ||
| 653 | _aConnecticut -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 | ||
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