Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-09-21

wv this and in ali tho adjoining coun-
ties, the democratic party were obliged TO pat
ronise federal papers, (for they had none of their
OWN or be without the advantage of local news.
The aristocracy-ths few as usual, had all the
influence Of that mighty engine, the press ope- |
rating in their cause, and used II IN the Propo;
CATION and dissemination OF their own selnsh
principles and desgns---As American citi
zens devoted to cur country's interest, honor
and glory, VIC twelve months ago mounted the
war -saddle--pealcd the battle cry,-called, ana
not in vain, on the frcemen, By the lovcof their
country--netive or adopted-tc rally round
banner that we raised We called for aid and
patronage (Which were literally afforded, toe
able US 70 establish paper in which The democ-
racy could see reflected without distortion or in
yertion, what was passing in the world; ana al
fording them the means ofinforming themselves
of the great and important subjects that agitate
the country,--a correct knowledge OF when ~
so important TO them, separately and collective
| ly, but which were falsifed by bank advocates,
British agents, and hirelings,
The People are enquiring what they are TO do
to be saved--not from the dangers and cvils tnat
| await them in another world--but IN this. Inc
nomination Of Henry Clay for the Presidency,
by the federal convention OF this State, and tho
1 contempt shown by some OF the party in the Lee
gislature by voting for federalist for United
States Senator, in denance Of the expressed VIII
of the people, show our political affairs in such
a light as 10 startle every freeman. We are
threatened by trinity of denominations, viz
high-tarff, national bank, aud abolition. This
state Of things, together with the approaching
election, renders another cali necessary. We
make il confdently--we make il in the name OF
that country that holds all thatis dear to Us as
Americans--ws make it in the name ofthe ever
venorated shades Of the illustrious sages and he
roes Of the revolution--of those who conducted
our councils and led our armies in the glorious
cause Of liberty.
The PrNEY WOODS PLANTER will, as heretofore,
act in consort with the democracy Of this great
confederated republic, who occupy the broad ana
fixed ground of equal rights to all the people
special privileges to none--a strict ana hterai
construction OF the constitutional powers OF the
4 general government with all the cardina! Prin.
ciples of democracy az taught by Jefferson, and
sustained and carried out by Jackson and Van
Buren, And an unyielding supporter Of the con
stitution and rrec inssi;.:;ohs IS dsauhea WIN
the administration Of the government q on.
] own ,.ate and the union. As constitutional,
cxpedicnt and equitable measure we will sup.
port an Independent Treasury independent OF
the stock iobers and banksl--un entire and eter
, nal divorce of bank and state illegally connect
cd by Alexander Hamilton. Wewill oppose the
/. unhalowed course Of trading and banking poll
d ticans; a national bank in whatever form the
federal aristocracy may bring it forward, bolley.
ing il TO be Unconstitutional, inexpedient, and
manfestly dangerous and unjust, and more than
once stamped with popular disapprobatlon.
! We will advocate free and direct trade--equai
= burthens and benefts--universal Suffrage &C.
neral and well dgcsted system Of education
popular Neutrality-suspicious. INSTRUMENTATION
: of tho press and of speech--and an enlarged
specie basis for sound currency. We 60 for
union without consolidation--state rights with
out nullihcation--a well organized militia sys
! tenn, and an entire abolition of the hin-plaster
system. And of course we will oppose exclu-
sive privileges; monopolies; enlargement Of the
constitution BY constructions; the collecting OF
more revenue than is sufficient to defray the ex
Is penscs Of an economical government The fed
D. eral aristocracy who demand laws not like hon
~ est men to protect them in their RIGHTS, but &C
protect them in their MoNoPoLIDs, will find US
active opponents.
We have taken our post and will not be found
sumberng: no, but vigilent, active, and Jealous
la stream many tides against the foes o.
the .people"-rcpelling every Invasion. Of thcil
rghts---warning them Of approaching Danger
apprising them Of the hypocritical shifting anc
d. shutting Of their old enemies, the feds.
There are no maxims more true or more de
= serving to be remembered than that ''the price
of liberty is eternal vigilance, and that "powel
= is always stealing from the many TO the fen :
These truths we will not lose sight Of for mo
ment. 1t will be our duty, and as such our plea
sure also, to keep them constantly before the
minds Of our readers The condition Of the peo
pie cannot remain stationary ii it does not ad
= vance, 1t will retrogadc
We will oppose the dark designs and hellish
efforts of fanatica abolitionists, without enqulr
ing to what sect they belong--whether they are
a Of the north or south, east or west. We hold
them to be the enemies of our institutions Of es.
. tabshed order and Of the union And in direct
e opposition to the doctrines. interest and wishes
IS Of the present administration. We will strike
!. at such be they of what party they may.
The course prescribed we will pursue, regard
lie less Of the opinions Of weak or feigned friends
h or the foul md malicious attacks Of avowed en-
j einies. The latter we despse, the former we p
y ty Having adyerted, in cursory and general
manner, TO what are our views and the cours
!, under our guidance that the Planter will pursue
also TO its plan and objective will leave g.
+ tails to speak for themselves.
v The publishers in commencing new volume
! would say that its publication is commenced un
der much more favorable circumstances thar
that which preceded it. They have more expe
l. rience--assuranco of more assistance--a number
K Of valuable contributors--and entire new ar
q ranEements; added TO which they promise thei
y patrons that not only will the same exertions b,
"a used which has obtained for this paper liberia
ID patronage, but their claims on the public will b,
renewed by increased effort. In its columns will
be found all that adds interest to newspaper.
" TERMS.
K Tho PINEY WOODS PLANTER 10 publish
le ID weeklyso on an Imperial sheet. printed on fin
" papor, and forwarded to subscribers at FIVI
DOLLARS per annum in advance, or SIX DOL
d LARS at the expiration Of the year. All pay
nents made in the fret three months viii s
considered as in advance .d
q John ToTHILL.