Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-07
DanviIIa RepOrter.

Danville Reporter.
VuNO THE PUBLIc.-we present ourseivc s before The
public in the character of Editors with unaffected
difhdence To discharge, with credit to ourselves and
usefulness TO our beloved country, the
high and responsible duties upon by its assup-
on will be, our sincere and perseveiing cndeavobut
not our pledge. No one can be sensible than we
are, of the multiplied endorsements and difficulties
which, At the outset of career stand in the way
ofemnen in the attainment oian object, which,
persuaded, all will allow be auabe. Some of the
causes TO which allude perhaps obvious TO
quirc their enumerationhe of the Editors
Tho rcmo,encss OF the town from the great commercia
and political Enporiums of the natonand the still more
lamcntablc fact that have been hitherto surround
ed by what might be termed anews-reading community
10 any thing like adequate extent These causes OF
discouragcmentBut on the other hand, various circum-
stances have, within the progress of the last few years.
developed themselves, combining TO produce, hope
and believe, AN almost radical change in public SEN
timent on this subject. The want OF respectable
public Journal ut this place. is generally admitted
The removal of the distractions TO the naycaon of the
Roanoke, and Dismal Swamp Canal by afordng an unin-
terrupted water communication with Norfolk the finest
seaport of the southern Atlantic States; impulse which
that interesting fact has already impaired the trade of
Danvethe natural and assured depot of the commerce
Of the upper Roanoke, Dan River country-the conse-
quent augmentation of it, population its mechanical
manufacturing, mercantile, and Banking Capital the
well known fact that it is avantag ex-
tent the market TO which the Planters Farmers Grazicrs
and others resort from considerable distance West and
SOUTH to purchase their supplies for home consumption
and to vcnd their agricultural products marketable
commodities all these causes combine to PROVE that the
siyc circulation of journal issued from this point which
shall embody in compendous form, ntell gcncc of the
passing events OF the day. concentrated here from all quar-
tiers of the world hope it will be deemed impcrti-
nent 10 add that the Editors draw cheering augury of
the extent of patronage likely to be bestowed upon their
paper from the fact, that within few DAYS their list of
Should the public beraty be continued to us we shall
take both pride and pleasure, in placing the GRANVILLE
REPORTER at the earliest possible day, on the best
practicable footing.
Philip of Macedon, is represented to have said, that
with toys he amused children-wlth oaths, men, But
Philip was hcathcn-and though he was polite prince,
his maXims her-looms common then, as now, TO
kingy scoundrcls every where. We make puritani-
cal preensions purity of life and conversaon-but will
say, with solemnity due TO the occasion, that
mans livery; that will go supperless to
bed, than barter politics for our bread We shall
harness ourselves TO the of any or any party
the submissive followers of blind leaders of the blind
We shall not cry, great is Diana of the Ephesans at
any mans bidding-nor will sing hozannas at the
heels OF any earthborn For the present Chief Ma
giStratc entertain the highest admiration respect and
gratitude We have, with some exceptions given TO his
administration support and shall continue TO do so
precisely so long, and no longer esteem it pursuing
the interest OF country In the language of the Fa-
thcr OF his country, born educated and raised i'm
land oil freedom are in heart and soul devoted
to the perpetuation OF its free and happy Institutions.
But State Rights mcn-disciples of the 'immmor-
tai author OF the Declaration OF Indepcndenceof the Act
of Religious Frcedom-and Father of the University o
Virginia. We believe with him, that the constitution
the United States, is Federal compact among free sovc
reign and independent Statcswho oar as free soye
reign and independent the whole reserved
Rights as they previously 10 the ratification of tina
sacrcS instruments That the grant of certain enumerated
powers, and OF such are Unnecessary and proper fol
carrying the enumerated power into execution invested
the Government of the United States with authority t
exercise specified portions OF power only inconssen
with the rights of sovereignty reserved TO the Siacs-h,
parties to the compact.
We regard the present Tariff, as unconstitutional un
wise, oppressive the last degree, and utterly subvcr
sivc in its tendencies of the morals of the country
deny to the government of the United States, the power
laying and collecting for payng the debt
and providing for the defence and general wei
are but for distribution among the several States; To-
appropriation to magnificent schemes of Internal Improve
mcnt.
We alive the propriety and even necessity of i'm
proving the condition of navigation and highways; un
der the authority and within the convenient resources
the States, by the united action Of individual and publ
means We shall take warm interest in pointing publ
attention TO the importance of Education, s
and inesimablc blessings public and private.
Ii has been Justly said, that Great States arc com
PEELED by regard TO their safety, consider tn,
Military spirit and martial habits of their people as amont
tie main objects OF their aenonwhile smaller States
exempt from this cruel Dcccssy hard condition of
Mesa bitter satire human nature-'devoe them
selves TO the arts of peace; the cultivation literature
and the improvement of reason" Our columns will b.
open to the inquiry, what the best plan of organizing
the Mita?thc natural, and safe defence of free state
We shall be highly grathed to have ii in our power Il
stimulate the industry OF the Observation-Disclosures bon
and sncw OF counryby cleaning from works of me
r and publishing the results of experiments and i'm
provemcntS in agriculture made both home and abroad
so FAR as they may be accessible TO In fine we shall
endeaVo to deserve the patronage and support of an en-
ighcned and liberal public, by strict adherence TO tr,,
by sincere desire TO eNalt Yrtucand rcpress vice
b. W. S. CABELL.
! j.. G.. CABANISS.
J. c. MEGGINSON.
| Danvlc, Nov. &c, 1881.