Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-12-01
Thomas Jeferspn.


"Equal and exact justice to all men /:
"The support Of the state govern
tnents in all their rights, as the most
competent administrations for our do
mestic concerns, and the surest bull
warks against anti-republican tenden-
cies:
"The preservation Of the general 60
vcrnment in it's whole constitutional vi
gors
"a jealous care of the right Of cleo
ton by the people, a mild and safe cor.
receive of abuses. which are Topped by
the sword Of revolution, where peacea-
bic remedies are unprovided:
"Absolute acquiescence in the dcci-
sions Of the majority, the vital princi-
pie Of republics, from which there is no
appeal but 10 force the vital principle
and immediate parent of dcspotism:
"Economy in the public expenses,
that labor may be lightly burdened:
"The honest payment of our debts
and sacred preservationAof the public
faith:
encouragement of agriculture and
of commerce as its handmade:
"Thc diffusion of information, ar
ra;gnment Of all abuses at the bar OF
the public rcason:
"Freedom Of rcligion, freedom Of the
press, and freedom of person, under
the protection of the habcas corpus;
and trial by juries impartially selected !:
"These principles form the bright
constellation which has gone before us,
and guided our steps through an age of
revolution and reformation. The wis.,
dom Of our sages, and blood Of our he
rocs have been devoted to their attain
mcnt; they should be the creed of our
political faith, the text of civic instruc-
ton, the tombstone by which to try the
services of those we trust; and should
VIC wander from them in moments of
error and alarm, let us hasten to re-
trace our steps, and to regain the road,
which alone leads to PEACE, LIBERTY
and SAFETY"
.M1rtin Kan Burcn.
"Looking upon the democratic prin-
ciplcs rs the pure lifc-strcam Of our 60
ycrnment, have endeavored to distin-
guish and adhere to it as closely as pos
sible in its course through the mazcs OF
party; and whenever | have found my
self il danger Of losing it, have resor-
ted TO the true spring-head-the public
will ] believe this principle, maintain
ed in its purity, and operating through
the representative channel, to be the
true secret ofinternal order and pro
priety-of external dignity & strength
"Rcprcsentativc Democracy is oul
national faith; and is TO be studied II
the doctrines and examples Of its loun
dcrs, notin the CLOSES and mal-practi
ccs Of modern sectarlans. 1t is Meth
or Fictitious, nor intolerant, nor pcrsc
cutting, for it is the public will, exercis
ed for the public good, but cautiousl,
respecting the property, the person:
and the opinions Of individuals.
"The sober second thought Of tn
People, is never wrong and always e.
fcicnt."
George Clinton.
"Thc diffusion Of knowledge is so g,
scntial to the promotion Of virtue an
the preservation Of liberty, as to rcndc
arguments unnecessary to excite yo
TO perseverance, in this laudablc pul
suit.
"lf we review the present happy con
dition of our country, and reflect on tn
many distinguished blessings we enjoy
as well as OH the numerous evils inc
dent to other governments, from whic
we are exempted, there will be foun
abundant reason to rejoice that w
live in a republic thus highly favorc
Of heaven, and under social compac
from which SO many benefits result"
Daniel D. Thon,pkins.
"Our government has proved itsel
capable of resisting the shock of mos
political changes, which peace or wa
can produce. Its duration then ma
confidently be predicted, coeval wit
the intelligence and virtue Of its inhah
itants.
Republican government, sis erecte,
and supported upon the affections G
the people at large, and upon thei
faith in the inyiolablc frmness and prt
bity Of their public agents"
William L. M,rcy.
as the friends Of civil liberty, an
tho Pesscssors Of the legislative pcwt
81 . free people, VIC are commanded b