Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighbouring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves. its administration favors the many instead of the few; this is why it is called a democracy. if we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences . . class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way, if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by the obscurity of his condition.