Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-21
PROSPECTUS FOR
The OlsiO SESz1essgs fg1s.

| #'intend after the first ofJuiy next. to pubs
y iisn IN this city, paper with the above
title y supersede,the WrsRenn Hxm1spHras.
Z WI aPpear in Hew dress and on mams
/ The successopa we'll onducted State pa
perat the seat c'Svernment even in the
least oftbe twenty-six coafederacies of thf
unlon,ls oftoo much consequence to be over
looked BY any one who takes an interest in
pubic affairs or the domestic pelicy of the
country. Ofhow much greater importance
men must 1t be tn the citizens of so hourishS
ing and powerful State as Ohio-whsse po-
siuon' territory, population. industry and i'm.
Perlshsble resources are scarcely eqgailed by
any State ofthe Union, and certainly never
eau be riValled by any Of the magic sisterhood
that spring into existence, along the almost
eodless streams that pour Their annual foods
into the majestic Mississippi. 1t isa sort of
central, or "neutral groun - where the in.
habitaDts of all other States meet, in their
periodical migrations, miDgling their opinions.
Her government, her politics, her agriculture,
commerce, and Improvements in tie facility
OF transportation and travel, will all therefore
be OF deep iuterestto the nation, and Of great
magnitude to herself And paper blending
IN its columns these various, thodgh conneets
Cd interests, cannot fail to meet the veryf gen.
ersi appreciation Of an enlightened pubic.
Satisfied that no peope ran be prosperou
and happy without they are free--Gree in
thought, free in every goo1 work, free from
the shackels OF vicious and mistaken legfsIa-
ton, the Ohio Statesman will espuuss the
doctrines OF the good old Democratic school.
The supremacy OF the people, the rights of
the States, and light and simple governs
menf-in Il;
and complex one. These will be the c1rdin.
al principles that shall direct me in my edito-
Iial Iabors, and upon which / shall diiate as
time and'circumstances require. Those who
are gUvtrned by honest motives and correct
doctrines cannot stray far from the line of tus-
tee, nor commit political errors o. any great
magnitude, and sucu sincerely hope NAV
be the enViable lot ofthe ''OaIo STarEsnAy.r
Men may change, but principles are ds en-.
during as the knowledge of .tgood and evil -
The advocates of legalzed monopolies will
always be distinguished from tie friends of
equal laws and individual independence, until
reason aha'l have lost her empire and the na~
tive dignity of our race extingushed.
Having scanned closely the private and po.
litlcai history of Mr. Van Buren,, l early be-
came warm and active in bis norni nination and
election to The exalted station he now fills.
and from the evidences yet before Us of his
fitness for the Office to which the partalities
OF his counirymen have promote him, | am
more than gratifed at the triumph of correct
principles in his elevation, and feel it duty
OF conscience TO give my utmost support to
sustain his administration. The more the
character Of Mr.. Van Buren, is studied, and
his acts examined into, the wider will public
conhdance be extended, and the more Ger.
tam his success over opponents, who, while
they envy and reyle, yet admire and feel the
'orce OF hr talents, and the power of bis un-
yielding integrity.
Democrats of Ohio! it is unnecessary for m
to say more. To a very Iarge portion of you
claim personal as we'll as political acauair
lance. But to be useful and make my paper
respectable and independent, must have
your undivided support-a support which
know you are able, and doubt not are most
willing 10 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.
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without charge.
SAMUEL MEDARY.
COLUMBUS, May, 1887.