The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-05-11
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
For publishing a ne,0 paper in the borough
Of Harrisburg, entitled the
State Capitol Gazette.
By HoLBRooE, HENLocK G BRArroN.

F.THE Subscribers propose to publish newspa-
r. per IN the borough of Harrisburg, with the
title OF the :" State Capitol Gazette" The Gazette
Will be devoted to the support and advancement of
democratic principles, based upon the political and
philosophical truths of universal equality of right;
and the sovereignty Of the peoples will designated
by the voice Of the majoity-that all civil govern
ment and law cn1inae from the people, exist only
by their assent or permission, and that hev have an
unallenabe right to remodel, alter or abolish either
at thor pleasure, whenever they may deem it ne
cessary Tor their welfare ndhappiness, and that ev
cry thing which tends to weaken or subvbrt those
principles, goes directly to sap the foundation of our
republican institutions, and should be checked with
aprompt hand and vigorous energy.
'Measures and not men, shall ever be the rule by
which the political course of the Gazette will be
governed. We shall never quarrel with our polit-
lcal brethren about the individual whom the major
lty may fairly select to carry out any measures con-
slstent with our democratic principles Is he hon
est-ls he capable, aud will he obey the voice of his
constituents, shall be the leading enquiries as to the
qualifications OF candidate for Office If capable.
honest and willing to acknowledge the supreme will
OF the majority, every individual in society shall
have an equal claim on us for our countenance and
support. We abhor all faction and combination of
individual interest to accomplish individL al purpo-
poses. Every thing Of lat sort, shall receive from
us most hearty and decided opposition, Honesty,
economy and strict accountability in all pu5Ii
tunconarles, and their disbursements of the public
moneys shall be freely examined and fully discuss.
ed.
The Gazette will sustain the administration of
the General Government, upon the principles pur-
sued by its present patriotic and enlightened chief
maglstratc-hlartin Van Buren, and will cheerfuy
lend lts1support to his reelection, to complete his
measure OF two terms of Office, in accordance with
the uniform practice exercised towards his republ-
can predecessors. In discussing national policy,
we shall advocate at all times every measure tending
to strengthen the bonds of the common Union, and
to promote the peace security and happiness of the
whole, so far as it can be done without compromit-
ting any rights that may belong to an individual
state as separate and independent soveroigntv
lhe Gazette will also support the administration
OF our worthy Executive of Observation-Disclosures
nor Porter md its editors win ever cherish the priu-
clp!os which triumphed in his election, and which
through all the desperate and dangerous machna-
tons put in requisitiou to defeat his inauguraon
by reckless and abandoned party established in
the executive chair, as the landmarks ofourrepub
can safety aud happiness Il shall also bc the study
OF the editors to promote the best interest of our vast
chain OF internal improvements, and urging to a
speedy completion all the links necessary 10 secure
It's immense connection, and to turn it to lasting
and profitable use
They will also endeavor to sustain the anricultu-
raj, mechanic and manufacturing interests of this
stateand to foster the deyeopement Of our extensive
mnoull lesourcss and encourage trade and industry.
Our foreign relations shalt be attended TO- and
the puollc scasonably advised Of every transaction
abroad calculated to affect their po',ticul interests
Or awaken in private life spirit of enquiry and re-
search in the various fields Of philosophy, mechan-
les or literature.
The Gazette will be printed on fine double me.
dlum sheet, and new type; and every attention be-
slowed to render its mechanically execution perfect
The iii st number of the Gazette will appear on
or about the thirteenth Of June. Persons holding
the proposals will be punctua to return the same by
the thirteenth of May. Letters by mail, post paid
will receive prompt attention.
NJ. u. HOLBROOK,
WILLIAM HEMLOCK.
JOHN B. BRATTON.
Harrisburg, March TO- 1889
TERMS.
The State Capital Gazette will be published twice
week during the sitting of the Legislature; and
week for the remainder of the year, the fol-
lowing prices in advance;
The whole year, So 90
The session only, Twice swesk) 800