Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-12-22

To the crusade against the Banking system, |
while that system associated with the |
business Of the Country, and after the former en-
poymen, and support ,ha, had been given to it. |
and It's refusal 10 marshal in the ranks Of party
wariare-tu the ruthless contest with the credit /
system, the inseparable companion of civilization
the reward which industry and integrity. and
character have won, from tho close and gripping
spirit that crarnped the genius of trade before Its
introduction. we have hung aot the lamp of an
enlightened and fruitful experience. Our whole
history condemn them, and expose the hollow and
hypocritical profession of being designed TO pro-
mote the public welfare.
To the doctrine. the same with a Bruand's
warrant, ..,ha, the victors belong the spoil''-
a doctrine disorganizing and revolutionary, which
de,hrones the sovereignty of the people, and sets
up an unhaiowed altar on the ruins of equal
rights-which views the public offices rs means
for partzan reward, and not created for the gen.
eral seryice-which raises revenue from the m
dustry of the country, TO fling in protusion over
the crowd of fawning sycophan,s that surround
the car of state-associated it has been with
n wanton prescription of political opponents with
a total disregard for the freedom of opinion,
prostration of private Judgment To the mandate OF
party, SO cxtcnsn civ urged and recklessy pros
ecutcd as have spread their blighting inu-
ence over The social state OF the whole comumni
ty,we have responded with the language and feel
ings of indignant and abused frceinen.
In the performance of our duty we have had
the satisfaction to know tina, a large mn jority of
eide with our views, aud sanction the course we
have pursued. We now propose The question 10
the sober Judgment OF the Wings of this commu-
pty-da not the sgus of the times-the open
and renewed determination of the Executive To
disregard the past decisions OF the people--tho
hopes that animate the administration IN SO DONG
tho disorganizing and restless spirit that per-
vades the whole land, and tine dangers that sur
rounds best interests, imperiousiy require
YOUR active cooperation in the measures design
cd to cherish your principles, to support your IN
fluence, to maintain all the sources OF your cx-
listing prosperity. Measures that preserve those
institutions, which time has proved essential
your commcrce--your currency--the improved
condition, and the onward course of yonr country
In this emergency every means OF influence
should be employed. An aroused and animated
attention to your interest should take the place oil
dull confidence and security. Intelligence should
be extended, and the chicanery and Vaccinations
of the party in power, laid open to the view o
every citizen. To this purpose we propose t.
devote the columns of the Palladium. Its exten
SION will carry with ii increased strength TO GU
cause and give additional security TO the success
n, o,r future exert i1ns
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