Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-10-05
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support the former and oppose the latter.
WYE 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, (for they had none oftheir
own er be without the advantage Of local news
The arstocracy--the few as usual, had all tho
influence Of that mighty engine, the press, ope-
rating in their cause, and Ssed it in the propo-
cation and dissemination of their own selfish
principles and designs-As American citi
zens devoted to our country's interest, honor
and glory, VIC twelve months ago mounted the
war-Saddle--pealed the battle cry,--called, and
not in vain, on the freemcn, by the love of their
country--native or adopted-to rally round a
banner that we 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
vertion, what was passing in the world; and af-
fording them the means ofinformng 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 fasiied by bank advocates,
British agents, and hrolings.
The People are enquiring 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,
contempt shown by some of the party in the Lee
gislature by voting for fedcralist for United
States Senator, in defiance of the expressed will
of the people, show our political affairs in such
a light as 10 startlc every freeman. We are
threatened by a trinity Of denominations, viz:
hgh-tarif. national bank, and abolition. This
state of things, together with the approaching
election, renders another call necessary We
make it conhdently-we make it in the name Of
that country that holds all that is dear to US as
Americans--we make it in the name of the ever
venerated shades of the ilustrious sagos and he
rocs of the revoution--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 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
susta ncd 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,
expedient and equitable measure VIC will sup
port an independent Treasury Independent of
the stock iobcrs 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, belev
ing il to be UNCONSTITUTIONAL inexpcdient, and
manifcstly dangerous and unjust, and more than
once stamped with popular disapprobatlon.
We will advocate free and direct trade--equal
burthcns and benefits--uniycrsa suffrage &C.
neral and we'll digestcd system of education
popular neutrality-suspicious. freedom--ireedom
of tho press and of speech--and an enlarged
specie basis for sound currency. We 90 for
union without consolidaton--state rights with
out nulifcation--a well organized militia sys
tenn, and an entire abolition of the shin-plaster
system. And of course we will oppose exclu-
sive privileges; monopolies; enlargement of the
constitution by construction; the collecting of
more revenue than is sufficient to dcfray the ex
penses of an economical government. The fed.
cral aristocracy who demand laws, not like hon
est men to protect them in their RIGHTS, but to
protect them in their MoNoPoLEs, will find us
active opponents
We have taken our post and will not be found
slumbering no. but vigilent, active, and jealous
ia stream many tides against the foes of
the people"--repellinG every invasion of their
rights--warning them of approaching danger
apprsing them of the hypocritical shifting and
shutting of their old enemies, the feds.
There are no maxims more true or moro dc.
serving to DO remembered than that ''thc prica
Of liberty is eternal vigilance" and that ''power
is always stealing from the many to the fec.
These truths we will not lose sight of for mo-
ment. II 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 if it does not ad-
vance, it will rctrogadc.
We will oppose the dark designs and hellish
efforts of fanatical aboitonists, without enquir-
ing to what sect they belong--whether they are
of the north or south, east or west We hold
them to BIO the enemies of our institutions of es-
tablshed 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 tho opinions of weak or feigned friends,
or the foul and malicious attacks of avowed en-
emies. The latter we despise, the former we pi
ty. Having adverted, i'll cursory and general
manner, to what are our views and the eours
under our guidance that the Planter will pursue,
also to its plan and objective will leave Q.
tails to speak for themselves.
The publishers in commencing a new volume,
would say that its publication is commenced un
der much more favorable circumstances than
that which preceded it. They have more expe.
rience--assuranco of more assistance-a number
OF valuable contrbutors-and entire new ar
engagements; added to which they promise their |
patrons that not only will the same exertions be
used which has obtained for this paper liberal
patronage, but their claims on the public will bo
renewed by increased effort. In its columns will
DO found all that adds interest to a newspaper.
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