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Mechanics. OF all things, says the, A Alhens
(Alab) Patriot, do dislike TO hear mechanics
complaining that they are not respected, g be-
cause they are mechanics" II is no such thing
never was there more truth uttered than this


:. Honor and shame from no condition rise,


" Ai well your part, there all the honor lies"
and the mechanic who complains that proper
respect is not paid him, because he IS me-
chanic, either deserves not the respect OF res
peclable men, or does not receive, because he
win not demand it. The great secret-,he true
reason Of mechanics position, is this--they
think, act, and speak as though their avoca
tions were not honorable, were degrading; they
eternally iaWn around and cringe 10 those who,
sometimes by fortune, but more often by sys
lem OF outright swindling. have come into the
possession Of gold their conduct towards The
lrould be aristocracyof villages, cities and neigh
borhoods, is that OF degraded inferior, instead
OF one who is equal and more often superior
10 them. Mechanics, if yon are degraded ii
you do not take your proper position in the
ranks Of society-the fault lies at your own
door. There is nothing in your occupations 10
degrade you from the hair dresser To the dis
ciple OF Faust, you are useful members of So
ciety. Then complain not, but be proud Of your
position.