Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-03
PROSPECTUS FOR
WE OhiO Nf1feaaal1za


intend after the first of July next to pub
- lIsh in this city, paper with the above
tue 70 supersede the WESTERN HEnIsrHERE.
IL Will appear in new dress and on mans
moth sheet.
The success of a well conducted State pa-
per at the seat Of Government, even in the
least OF the twenty.six eoDfederacies of thi
uhion,ls OF too much consequence to be over
looked by any one who takes an interest in
puoiic affairs or the domestic policy Of the
country. Ofhow much greater importance
then must it be to the citizens of SO fourisb-
ing and powerful Safe as Ohio whose pos
s'tion' territory, population. industry and i'm.
Perishabie RESOURCES are scarcely equalled by
any state OF the Union, and certainly never
can be rivalled by any of the magic sisterhood
lhat spring into existence, along the almost
endless streams that pour their annual foods
into the majestic Mississippi. II is a sort Of
central, or "nentral ground,' where the in.
habi'ants OF all other States meet, in their
periodical migratlons, mingling their opinions.
Her government, her politics, her agriculture,
commerce, and Improvements in the facility
OF transportation and travel, will all therefore
be OF deep interest to the nation, and of great
magnitude to herself. And paper blending
m ITS columns these various, though connect.
Cd interests, cannot fail to meet the very gen.
eral 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 shackels OF vicious and mistaken legisla-
tlon, 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 and simple govern.
ment-in contradistincion to a ponderous
and complex one. These will be the cardin,
al principles that shall direct me in my edito-
nal labors, and upon which shall diIate as
time and circumstances require. Those who
are governed by honest motives and correct
doctrines cannot stray far from the line of Jus.
tee, nor commit political errors Of any great
magnitude, and such sincerely hope NAV
be the envable lot ofthe "OHIo STATEsMAS.1
Men may change, but principles are as en-
during as the knowledge of 'good and evil.''
The advocates of legalizeJ monopoIies will
always be distinguished from tie friends of
equal laws and individual Independence, until
reason aba'l have lost her empire and the mas
tive dignity of our race extinguithed.
LaVing scanned closely the private and po.
lltcal history of Mr. Van Buren, 1 early bes
came warm and active in his nom nation 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 partiaTities
OF his countrymen have promoted him, l am
more than gratlhed at the triumph of correct
principles in bis 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 is studied, and
his acts examined into, the wider will public
contidance be extended, and the more Ger.
tam his success over opponents, who, while
they envy and revile, yet admire and feel the
'ofce OF hr talents, and the power of his uns
yielding integrity.
Democrats of Ohio! it is unnecessary for me
70 say more. Toavtry large portion Of you
claim Per;onal as well as political acquain-
lance. But to be useful and make my paper
respectable and independent, must have
your undivided support ort-a.support which
know you are able, and doubt not are most
willing TO give. Our interests are one, and
and my highest wish is to de-
erve that confidence which may be placed
in me, in this undertaking.
TIRMs.-The como STATESMAN - will be
published weekly, Except during the sitting
Of the Legislature, when it will be issued twice
a week. } at three dollars year. Papers will
always be sent at the request of responsible
individuals without the money if it is desired
the subsciber holding himself to he drawn
OH at pleasure. The impossibility tf collect
ng accounts at distance, except at great ex.
nense, is the cause Of tLis necessary arrange.
nent.
Persons to whom this prospectus is sent,will
please circulate it, or hand it to a friend. Sub
'cribers will have the Hemisphere sent them
Until the change is made, if they require it,
without charge.
SAMUEL MEDARY.
CoLuMBUs, May, 1887.
Tur sr,rr ov ou,, 2lNthe Supreme Court,