Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-22
PROSPECTUS FOR
The Ohio &E6xEeGnaxSa.


intend after the first Of July next, to pubb
n lsb in this city, paper with the above
title ~ supersede the WEsrERS HEMIspHEEE.
Ii will appear in a new dress and on nam.
moth sheet.
The success Of a well onducted State pa
per at the seat Of Government. even in the
lchst OF the twenty-six confederacies of thi
Unlon,is of too much consequence TO be over
looked by any ooe who takes an interest in
pubic affairs or the domestic policy of the
country. Ofhow much greater Importance
then must 1t be to the citizens of SO hourishs
ing and powerful S.ate as Ohio-whose DO.
sihon, territory, population. industry and i'm.
perishable resources are scarcely equalled by
any State OF The Union, and certainly never
can be rvalled by any of the magic sisteFhood
That spring into existence, along the almost
endiess streams that pour their annual foods
into the majestic Mississippi. It is sort of
central, or "neutral grount,'' where the in
habl'ants of all other States meet, in their
periodical rnigrations, mingling their opinions.
Her government, her politics, her agriculture,
commerce, and Improvements in the facility
OF transportation and travel, will ali therefore
be OF deep interest to the nation, and of great
magnitude TO h rself And paper blending
in its Columns these various, though connect
CD interests, carnot fail to meet the very gem
er4l appreciation of an enlightened public.
Satisfied that no people can be prosperous
and happy without they are free-free in
thought, free in every good work, FREE from
the sbackels of vicious and mistaken legisa-
ton, the OHIO Statesman will espouse the
doctrines Of the good old Democratic school. .
The supremacy Of The people, the rights of
the States, and light aud simple govern
ment-in contradi5tinction to a ponderous
and C mplex one. These will be the cardin,
al princiPl's that shall direct me in my edito-
TIal labors, and upon which / shall diate as
tine and circumstances require. Those who
are governed by honest motives and correct
doctrines cannot stray far from the line of ius-
tce' nor commit political errors OF any great
magnitude, and such sincerely hope may
be the enviable lot ofthe "Og1o STATESMAN,
Men may change, but principles are as ems
during as the knowledge of "good and eyil.n
The advocates Of legalizeJ monopoIies will
always be distinguished from tie friends of
equal laws and individual independence. until
reason sha'l have lost her empire and the na~
tive dignity Of cur Iace extinguished.
Having scanned closely the private and no
iitical history of Mr. Van Buren, l early be<
came warm and active in his nomination and
election to the exalted station he now fills,
and from the evidences yet before us Of his
| fitness TOR the Office to which the partialities
| OF his countrymcn have promoted him, am
more than gratiied at the triumph of correct
| principles in his elevation, and feel it a duty
OF conscience to gve my utmost support TO
| sustain his administration. The more the
! character OF Mir. Van Buren ia studied, and
| his acts examined into, the wider will public
| cenhdance be extended, and the more Ger.
tain his success over oppone nts, who, while
they envy and revlle, yet admire and feel the
:orce Of hir talents, and the power of his un.'
yielding integrity.
Democrats of Ohio! it is unnecessary for me
to say more. To very large portion uf you
| claim personal as well as political acquain-
tance. But to be useful and make my paper
respectable and independent, l must have
your undivided supports support which
| know you are able, and doubt not are most
willing TO give. Our interests are one, and
inseperabe, and my highest wish is to de-
serve that confidence which may be placed
in me, in this undertaking.
TERMs.-The "0.Io STATESMAN will be
published weekly, Except during the sitting
of the Legislature, when il will be issued twice
week } at three dollars year. Papers will
always be sent at the request of responsible
individuals without the money if il is desired
the subsciber holding himself to be drawn
on at pleasure. The impossibility sf collect
ing accounts at distance, except at great exs
pense, is the cause Of this necessary arrange
| ment.
Persons to whom this prospectus is sent will
p'ease circulate it, or hand it to friend. Sub.
scrbers will have the Hemisphere sent them
until the change is made, if they require it;
without charge.
SAMUEL MEDARY.
CoLuMnUs, May, 1887.