Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03
NsnmyiSHc Reporter.

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HennvilHc Reporter.
IFHVO THE PUDLIC.-Wc present ourselves before the
u public in the character of Editors with unaffected
didcnce TO discharge, with credit to ourselves and
usefulness 10 beloved country the comprchcnsive
high and responsible duties dcvoved upon bys assump
ton, will be- sincere and perseyering enleavor-but
not our pledge. No one can be more sensible than
arc, oil the multiplied endorsements and difficulties
which, at the outset of our career stand in the way
ocminentsucccss in the aainpcnt beet which, we
are persuaded all will allow TO be laudabe. Some the
causes TO which we abide, perhaps too obvious
qure their enumeraon-he nexpcnence of the Editors
the remoteness of the town from the great commercial
and political EmPoriums of the naton-and the still
amcn,abe fact that we have been hitherto surround
cd by what might be termed reading community,
TO any thing like adequate extent These causes OF
the other hand, various circum-
Stances have, within the progress of the last few years.
developed themselves, combining TO produce, we hope
and believe, almost radical change in public
imcnt this subject The want OF a respectable
public Journal at this place, is generally admitted.
The removal of the distractions TO the navigation of the
Roanoke and Dismal Swamp Canal, by aording unin-
tcrruptcd water communication with Norfolk, the finest
seaport of the southern Atlantic Stacs the impulse which
tlt interesting fact has already impaired the trade
Danvillethc natural and assured depot ofhc commerce
OF the upper Roanoke, Dan River counrythe
qucnt augmentation of its population; its mechanical
manufacturing, mercantile, and Banking Capital the
well known fact that il is most advantageous
tent the market TO which the Planters Farmers Graziers
and others resort from considerable distance West and
South TO purchase their supplies os home consumption
and to vend their agricultural products and marketable
commodities all these combine TO prove that the
wants and convenience of the public require the extern
sivc circulation of journal issued from this point which
shall cmbody in compendious form, intelligence of the
passing events the dav here from all quar-
tcrs of the world. hope il will not be deemed mperi-
ncnt 10 add that the Editors draw cheering augury of
tho extent OF patronage likely TO be bestowed upon their
paper from the fact, that within few days, their list of
subscribers has increased with unprecedented rapidly
Should the public bcraity be continued TO us we shall
take both pride and pleasure in placing the GRANVILLE
REPORTER at the earliest possible day, the best
practicable footing.
Philip, of Maccdon, is represented 10 have said that
with toys he amused children-with oaths, men, But
Philip heathenand though ne polite PRINCE
his maNims hcir-looms, then, az now, TO
kingly scoundrels every where We no puritani-
cal prccnsions purity of life and conyersaton-but will
say, with soiemnity due TO the occasion, that
no mans lvery; that will go supperless
bed than barter politics for bread We shall
haTneSs S9EseeS 70 the car OF any man or any party
We shall not crys great is Diana of the Ephesians at
any mans bidding-nor will sing hozannas at the
heels OF any carthborn For the present Chief Ma
gsratc we entertain the highest admiration, respect and
gratitude We have, with some exceptions given his
administration our support, and shall continue do So
precisely so long, and no longer esteem pursuing
te interest oil our country In the language of the Fa
ther OF his country, born, educated and raised in
land OF freedom, in heart and soul devoted
to the perpetuaon of its free and happy Institutions
But we are State Rights men-dsciplcs of the 'immnor-
tai author the Declaration OF Indcpcndencc-oft the Act
OF Religious Predominant Father of the University of
Virginia. We believe with him, that the constitution of
the United States, is Federal compact among free sovc-
reign and Independent Staeswho free soye-
reign, ana independent, over the whole OF reserved
Rights, as they were previously 10 the ratification of that
sacred Instrument That the grant of certain enumerated
powers and of such Unnecessary and proper for
carrying the enumerated power into execution invested
the Government of the United States with authority 10
exercise specified portions power only not inconsistent
with the rights of sovereignty reserved hs Satosthc
parties to the compact.
We regard the present Tariff, unconstitutional UNI
WISE oppressive 10 the last degree and utterly subver
sivc in its tendencies, of the morals of the country We
deny to the of the United States power
laying and collecting revenue, not for 'payng the debts
and providing for the defence and general well
fare, but for distribution among the several States
appropriation 10 magnificent schemes of Internal Improve
ment
We alive TO the proprcty and even necessity of i'm
proving the condition of our navigation and highways; I'M
der the authority and within the convenient resources of
the States, by the united action of individual and public
means. We shall take awarm interest in pointing public
attention to the importance of Educaon its transcendent
and incstmable blessings public and private
II has boon justly said, that, "Great States,
PEELED by regard to their safety, consider the
Military spirit and martial habits of their people, as among
the main objects of their attentonwle smaller States
exempt from this cruel necessity; hard condition great
ness-a bitter satire human nature-"dcvotc them
selves TO the arts of peace the cultivation of ieraturc
and the Improvement of reason" Our columns will be
open the inquiry what is the best plan of organizing
the Milia!hc natural and safe defence of free state
We shall be highly gatiicd 10 have it in power to
stimulate the industry OF the agculturalist-thc bone
and sncw of countryby cleaning from works of me
t, and publishing the results of experiments inn
proyements in agriculture, made both home abroad
Ear as they may be accessible TO In fine, we shall
endcavor TO deserve the patronage and support Of
ghtcncd and liberal public, by strict adherence to truth
by sincere desire to exalt yrtuc-and reprcss vice
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