Hence we say that the improvidence of the colliers, as of the iron-workers, is but a survival of the system of slavery in our political constitution.
Matters have now become entirely different.

The workman, no matter what his trade, is comparatively free.

The only slavery from which he suffers, is his passion for drink.

In this respect he still resembles the Esquimaux and the North American Indians.

Would he be really free?
Then he must exercise the powers of a free, responsible man.