Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-01
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we have thought proper in this manner
10 assure our friends and the public that it
is intended TO make il permanent publi'
csiiOn. This was The design at the COM
mencemeni, and nothing has occdrred 10
discourage the undertaking; but on the
contrary, the PairOnsge already extended
will stimulate us TO increased exeriions
to make the STANDARD an efficient demo-
cratic journal, as we'll as an interesting
and valuable family newspaper.
The Standard will continue 10 adVo-
cate the political principles Of The great
democrat'e party, which have been so
ably supported by Jefferson, Jack
son, and a Van Buren-thres Of the
most profound statesmen the world ever
produced. As the leading measure by
means ofwhich these principles are 10 be
carried into effect, It shall support the
'Hndependent Treasury and oppose a
United States Bank as its antagonist and
as destructive Of repubicanism itself
1t shall support simple aud economical
administration Of our public affairs; and
oppose ex'Iavagant expenditures for in
ternaI improvements, ard all other con.
commitsnts OF a splendid government
and beggard people. Il shall advocate
equality Of rights among our citizens, and
oppose that kipd Of legislation which en-
riches the few at the expense Of the ma
ny,-en2enders envy and discord among
: our cilizens-discOurages industry, and
ultimately entails misery upon a people
which otherwise might be prosperous and
happy.
In view Of the unhallowed means re-
sorted to by the enemies Of equal rights
4 Cor the accomplishment Of their selfish
ends, our exertions in support Of our free
institutions, which they are striving 10
overthrow, should be redoubled. Politics
: should form part Of the instruction of
,, youths, SO that when they become of the
age 10 have voice in pubic affairs,
they may be governed by reason, and not
) swayed by the sophisiry and Turing pa,
; geantry of demagogues, nor persuaded TO
; sell their brtIirght for a mess Of Pottage.
Let all good Democrats lend their aid in
disseminating correct political principles,
) and the reign of federalism ih Ohio will
be Of short duration. aU
The Standard will contain an account
Of the proceedings Of Congress and of the
Ohio Legislature while in session. The
long winter evenings will afford farmers
and other hborng men ample Opporfuni-
/; Ties 10 rad and investigate the conduct
, of their public servants; TO watch them,
r and see how their actions in the legisla'
F., lives halls comport with their professions
: before the election. The wings, who are
! now in power ia this State, have promised
? 10 make money more plenty. We have
I no objections 10 their flooding our streets
! with gold and silver; but we earnestly
!. protest against their withdrawing the pre-
4 cious metals from circulation, and suhstl-
! Ituring in their stead that which will be
It rather the evidence Of the dishonesty oI
! bsnk IS than misrepresentation of money
: We shall endeavor 10 make the Stand
ard valuable as a medium 0fcurrent news
/ AS the hostile altitude of the most pow
:. etful nations 0s the old world increases
7" the Importance Of Foreign news, arrange
ments have been made by us to be early
supplied with the accounts brought by
arrivals at the Atlantic ports of the
state Of affairs in Europe, Asia and Africa
: and such as may he deemed interesting t'
IF the readers Of The Standard, shall be lalt
= before them. .
7 Domestic news, historical, agricultural
- iborticultural and other useful and enter
n tanning reading will occupy dine proper
d Of the Standard. We trust thai durin
%, The year we shall present such mass =
n mailer for the entertainment and bPneh
r Of our readers. that no subscriber will re
Igret having paid two dollars for it, nor de
ID sire to discontinue the paper.
IN o. By a regulation Of the Post Offic
: Department, Post Masters are allowed I
transmit money to publisher !, free ofpos
age, in letters written by themselves.
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