Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 76 Daggett, David 1764 1851 Steadfast, Jonathan Hold-fast, Simon Connecticutensis Count the Cost An Address to the People of Connecticut, On Sundry Political Subjects, and Particularly on the Proposition for a New Constitution Produced by John Orcutt "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.) Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Constitutional law -- Connecticut Connecticut -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 F001 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Politics 98486 2025-06-20T00:49:35.199602 text/html 98353 98296 2024-11-05T06:35:20.746589 2023-10-05T07:07:09.443068 text/html text/html 98474 2025-06-20T00:49:48.995563 application/epub+zip 97237 2025-06-20T00:49:42.645587 application/epub+zip 97238 2025-06-20T00:49:37.707618 application/epub+zip 175755 2025-06-20T00:49:54.904512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167381 2025-06-20T00:49:48.318563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174271 2022-09-05T10:03:10.605829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87529 2025-06-20T00:49:34.813600 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67907 2024-10-28T18:09:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11813 2025-06-20T00:49:55.037511 application/rdf+xml 10042 2025-06-20T00:49:42.061575 image/jpeg 2909 2025-06-20T00:49:41.779591 image/jpeg 95067 2025-06-20T00:49:35.210612 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia