Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-15
PROSPECTUS FOR
Tile ohio Egnaesnra an.

intend after me FIRST Of July next to pubs
II lisa in this city, paper with the shove
title 70 supersede tie WEsrgHS BEMHPHEBE.
1t will appear 10 a new dress and on mans
moth sheet.
The success of weiI conducted State pa
per at the seat OF Government. even in the
least of the twenty six cOnfedcrscies Of thu
Union,is of too much consequences TO be over
looked by any one who takes an interest in
public affairs or the domestic policy OF tue
country Ofbov much greater Importance
then must it be to the citizens Of so tourists
ing and powerful S.Utc as Ohio whose pos
sition, territory, population industry and i'm
rerishable resources are scarcely equalled by
any State ofthe UHIcp, and certainly never
can be rivalled by any Of the magic sisierhood
that spring into existence, along the almost
endtss streams that pour their aBnuai foods
into the majestic Mississippi. II is a sort OF
central, or "ntutr4l gioun ~ where The, in-,
hsbi,ants Of all other States meet, III their
periodical inigrations, mingling their opinions.
Her government, her politics, heragrictiliure,
commerce, and Improvements in the facility
Of transportation aud travel, will ali therefore
be Of deep Interest TO the nation, and Of great
magnliHde TO h. rself Ard paper blending
in its columns these various, though connect
cd interests, cannot fail TO meet tie very gem
eral appreciation Of an enlightened public.
Sstnfied t'st no people an be prosperous
and happy without they are fre--fFee in
though, free in every sootwork, free ironL
the sackels Of vicious an5 mistaken leSisia-
tion, the 0hio Statesman will espoise the
doctrines ni the gosd O. Democratic school.
The supremacy Of he people, The rights Of
the States, and light aud simple govern.
meni-in cantradisinction 10 ponderous
and mplex one. These viii be the rdin,
al prnciplfs HAT shall direct me in ny elilo-
| !ial labCF', ard u2on which | shalt diase as
tine and circumstances require. Tho5: 7'ho
Ere z ysrntd BY honest motiyes and correct
Goc'ri"e' cannot stray FAR fem he line OF jua-
ce. roT commit political errors 0! any great
magnitude, md such sincerely hope may
be ,be enviable lot The ''OaIo sTATLs%As.' .
Men may change, but principles are IS en-
during as tho kuowedge of good ana evil - !"
| The advocates Of legallzeJ merop''Ies VIII
| always be distinguished from tie friends OF
equal laws and individual lnder rendence. until
Fesson aha! have lost her empire and the na>
tive digni'y CT cur ace extinguished.
Ilavi'g scanned closely The private and Pc
litical histo of Mr. Van Ruren, esSiy BE-,
came warm ard active in his nomination asd
|
and from the evidences yet before us Of fi;
fitness for the cfficc 10 which IT, paftia'i'.e'
Of III, eoUntrym-n have promoted him, In
more than er,;iied at the riumpb ct cofsecl
principles IN his elevation. and fee it hu'y
os eehscience 10 e We Ty utmost supFort 70
sustain bis administrations. The ,nore iiie
c!arac ef of Mr.. Van guren /. studied, ans
his ac's examined into, the wider will Public
confd1hce he extended, and the mc:- ceF'
tain his success over opponent who' Wi.,ie
they envy am revi'e, get admire ane ieei me
'orce of hir talents, and the poTer Ct Eis un'
yi iding integrity
Democrats Of Ohio! Il Is unnecessary sor I.t
to say mere. Toavrrv large portion ef you
| calm per.onal as well ss pnlficsl acquain
'arce. hu to be useful and make my papel
resrectab'e and independent, l uust have
your und yded supper, = support whssh
krow yen are Rhle, and doubt hot sre mos
wiiirg 10 give Our Interests are egrs sa'
irsepersbie. ard my highest wish 's to de
serve that corfdei ce which may be Place
in me. in this undertaking.
TERMs.-The ssOEto srATEsHAS VIII o'
published weekly. Except during The sittinl
of the I.eei rIa,ure. when il will be issued twic
ws.k J ct three dollars year. Papera WI
alwevs be- sert at TIE request OF responsible
individuals without the money III is des're
It. e subscber hnlding himself To re draw
on a, pleasure. The imposs'bli'y ct co''f C
ing accounts at distance, except at great ex
pense. is the cause Of this necessary arrange
meni.
Persons TO whom this prospectus is sentwi
n ease circulate ii, or hand II TO friend. SUI
sc,iters will h.ve the Hemisphere sent 'hel
until tie change is made, If they require q
without charge.
! SAMUEL MED.RT-
CctuMBus NAV 1887