Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-27
Piney Woods Planter.
SECOND VOLUME.

There are only tDo sorts of government, o1,s Of
aud the other oper the peopir;-re huce suorn 10
support the former and oppose ths latter,
VXTE 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
owh) or be without the advantage Of local news
The aristocracy--the few as usual, had all the
influence Of that mighty engine, the press, opc
rating in their cause, and used II in the propo-
cation and dissemination of their own selfish
principles and desiqns----As American citiS
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 frcemen, by the love Of their
country--native or adopted--tc rally round
banner that we raised We called for aid and
patronage (which were literally afforded) to en-
able us to establish paper in which the democ.
racy could see reflected without distortion or in
verton, what was passing in the world; and al.
fording them the means ofinforming themselves
of the great and important subjects that agitate
the country,--a correct knowledge of which is
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 arc to do
to be saved--not from tho dangers and evils that
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 lie.
gislature by voting for a federalist for United
States Senator, in defiance of the expressed will
of the people, show our political affairs in such
light as to startle every freeman. We are
threatened by trinity of denominations, viz
high-tariff, national bank, and abolition. This
state of things, together with the approaching
election, renders another call necessary. We
make it confdently--we make it in the name Of
that country that holds all that is dear to us az
Americans--we make it in the name of the ever
venerated 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 PINEY WOODS PLANTER will, as heretofore,
act in consort with the democracy of this great
confederated republic, who occupy tho 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 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 tho government of our
own state and the union. As a constitutional,
expedient and equitable measure wc will sup
port an independent Treasury independent OF
the stock jobers and bankS)--an entire and eter
nal divorce Of bank and statei 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, below
ing il to be unconstitutional, inexpedient, and
manifestly dangerous and unjust and more than
once stamped with popular Interpretation.
We will advocate free and direct trade--equal
burthens and benefts--universals uffrage--a ge-
neral and well dgested system Of education
popular legislaton--reigious freedom--freedom
of the press and of spcech--and an enlarged
specie basis for a sound currency. We 60 for
] union without consolidaton--state rights with
out nullifcation--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 defray the cx
| psnses Of an economical government The fed.
erai nristoeracy who demand laws, not like hon.
est men TO protect them in their RIGHTS, but 10
protect them in their MoNoPoLIEs will find us
| active opponents.
We have taken our posi- and will not be found |
slumbering no, but yigient, active, and jealous
ia stream many tides against the foes Of
the people"-repeling every invasion of their
rights--warning them of approaching danger
apprisng them of the hypocritical shifting and
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 'power
10 always stealing from the many to the feD.
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 PEG. |
pie cannot remain stationary if it does not ad-
vance, it will retrogade.
We will oppose the dark designs and hellish
efforts of fanatica abolitfonists, without enquir.
ing to 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 cs.
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 avowed en-
emies. The latter we despise, the former we pi
ty. Having adverted, in a cursory and general
manner, to what are our views and the course
under our guidance that the Planter will pursue z,
ALSO to its plan and objective will leave ..
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 expe. !
INCONSISTENCIES of more assistance--a number
of valuable contributors--and entire new Ar. t;
rangements; added to which they promise their
patrons that not only will the same exertions be
used which has obtained for this paper a liberal
but their claims on the public will be-
renewed by increased effort. In its columns will
be found all that adds interest 10 a rietvsnancr