5 SEPTEMBER 1868, Page 24

Me Interference Theory of Government. By Charles Astor Bristed. (Leopoldt

and Holt: New York.)—This is a vehement protest against the "paternal" system by which a government undertakes to look after the morals of its citizens, and especially against the Maine Liquor Law. At the same time, Mr. Bristed proclaims his adherence to Free Trade. His cry is, "Hands off ! No paternal interference with personal liberty ! No protection ! No prohibition!" We do not see that he contributes much to settle the questions which he discusses ; and we suspect that he is not on the winning side. The Democracy of the future will probably attempt to organize more than any government has over done in the past.