Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-05-11
NTE observed with pain and regret, that in


support the former and oppose the latter.
NTE observed with pain and regret, that in
w this and in all the adjoining coun'
Ties, the democratic party were obliged to pat
ronise federal papers, flor they had none Of Their
own) or be without the advantage Of local news.
The arstocracy--the few usual, had oil the
influence Of that mighty engine, the press, opc'
rating in their cause, and used II in the propo-
i CATION and dissemination of their own selfish
principles and designs--As American citi
zens devoted to our courtfy's interest, honor
and glory, VIC twelve months ago mounted the
ar-saddle-pealcd the battle cry,--called, and
not in vain, on the frcemen, by the love OF their
country--native or adopted--to rally round a
banner that VIC raised We called for aid and
patronage (which were literally afforded) to en-
able us to establish paper in which the dcmoc-
racy could see reflected without distortion or in
yertion, what was passing in the world and al
fording them the means oliniorming themselves
of the great and important subjects that agitate
the county, correct knowledge Of which is
SO important TO them, separately and collective
", but which were falsifed by bank advocates
British agents, and hirelings.
| The People are onquring what they are TO do
to be saved--not from the dangers and evils that
await them in another world-but in this. The
nomination of Henry Clay for the Presidency,
by the federal convention of this State, and the
contempt shown by some of the party in the Le-
gislaturo by voting for federalist for United
States Senator, in d fance of the expressed viii
of the people, show our political affairs in such
light as TO startle every freeman. We are
threatened by trinity Of denominations, viz:
hgh-turff, national bank, and abolition. This
state of things together with the approaching
election, renders another call necessary. We
make it confidently--we make it in the name Of
that country that holds all that is dear to us as
Americans--wc make it in the name Of the ever
venerated shades of the llustrious sagos and he
roes of the reyoluton--of those who conducted
our councils and led our armies in the glorious
cause of liberty.
The PINEY WOODS PLANTER will, as heretofore,
act in consort with the democracy OF this great
confederated republic, who occupy the broad and
fixed ground of equal rights TO all the people
special privileges to none--a strict and literal
construction Of the constitutional powers of the
general government, with all the cardinal prin-
ciples Of democracy as taught by Jefferson, and
sustained and carried out by Jackson and Van
Buren, And an unyielding supporter OF the con
stitution and free institutions as Identified with
the administration of the government of our
own state and the union. As constitutional,
expedicnt and equitable measure we will sup.
port an independent Treasury independent of
the stock ,lobers and banks)--an entire and eter
nal divorce of bank and state: illegally connect
ed by Alexander Hamilton We will oppose the
unhallowed course Of trading and banking poll
ticians; a national bank in whatever form the
federal aristocracy may bring it forward, belicv.
ing it to be unconstitutional, inexPedient, and
manfcstly dangerous and uni ust, and more than
once stamped with popular disapprobation.
We will advocate free and direct trade--equal
burthens and benefts--uniycrsal suffrage--a ge-
neral and well digestcd system of education
fsas ah OF m
specie basis for sound currency. We go for
union without consodation--state rights with
out nulliication--a well organized militia sys
TEN, and an entire abolition of the shin-plaster
system. And of course we will oppose exclu-
siyc privileges; monopolies; enlargement of the
constitution by construction; the collecting of
more revenue than is sufficient to defray the ex-
penscs OF an economical government. The fed.
eral aristocracy who demand laws, not like hon
est men to protect them in their RIGHTS, but to
protect them in their MoNoPoLTEs, will find us
active opponents.
We have taken our post and will not be found
sluEbering: no, but vigilent, active, and jealous
--'a stream many tides against the foes Of
the peoplc"--repellifg every invasion of their
rights--warning them Of approaching danger
apprsing them Of the hypocritcal shifting and
shutting of their old enemies, the feds.
There are no maxms more true or more de-
serving to be remembered than that .dhe prica
of liberty is eternal vigilance" and that power
is always stealing from The many to the fen
These truths we win not lose sight of for mo-
ment II will be our duty, and as such our plea
sure also, TO keep them constantly before tho
minds Of our readers. The condition of the peo-
pie cannot remain stationary il il does not ad-
vance, it will rctrogade
We will oppose the dark designs and helish
efforts of fanatcal abolitonists, without enquir
ing 10 what sect they belong--whether they are
of the north or south, east or west. We hold
them TO be the enemies Of our institutions of es.
| tablished order and Of the union And in direct
opposition to the doctrines, interest and wishes
of the present administration. We will strike
at such be they of what party they may.
| The course prescribed we will pursue, regard
less of the opinions of weak or feigned friends,
or the foul and malicious attacks OF avowcd en-
emes The latter despse, the former wcpi
ty. Having advertcd, 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 e.
tails TO speak for themselves.
! The publishers in commencing new volume,
would say that its publication is commenced un
der much more favorable circumstances than
that which preceded it, They have more cxpe.
ricnce--assurancc of more assistance--a number
OF valuable contributors--and entire new ar
engagements; added TO which they promise their
patrons that not only will the same cxcrtons be
used which has obtained for this paper liberal
patronage, but their claims on the public will be
renewed by increased effort In its columns will
be found all that adds interest to newspaper
TERMS.
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mcnts made in the. ffal three months will be