Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-01-15

ton. power which, when combined with that vest
ed in him by the Constitution as COMMANDMENTS
Chief of the American forces, Military aud Naval,
together with an enormous ofilca. patronage, would
render him more powerful than the Executive of
the British Nation, and in short make our Gov
ernmeni, de fact0 an Elective Monarchy.
Eighth---An honorable opposition to Van Buren,
First, because we believe him to be actuated by
no single desire to promote the good of his coua-
try second, because he has never get performed
any one thing emitting him TO the highest Office in
the gift of the people; third, because he isan old
Federalst' and opposed the democratic administra-
ton of Madison, and while brave men were fight
ing the battles of their country he was quarreng
with those who, by the exercise of their WISDOM
were endeavorng to sustain her against the enemy
and lastly, had we no other groundfor opposing him.
we should consider his elevation to the Presiden-
cy and service of one term in the performance
of the honorable, important and arduous duties Of
that office sufficien. to crafty laudable'
biton,' and consequently deprecate the motive
of his friends in urging him upon the people for
second term.
We shall support GENERAL WILLIAM II. HArRI-
SON of Ohio, for President in 1871 in opposition to
MARTIN VAN BUEEN, and JoHN TYLER, of Virginia
in opposition to RICHARD M. JOHNSON.
in placing the name of the old hero of Tippeca-
noe and the Thames at the head of our columns. we
feel conscious Of honoring worthy man---a man
who, if elected Chief Magistrate of the Nation,
would serve his country with that sinoleness Of
purpose honest fidelity, and devotedness to the
promotion of the. general good, for which he has
ever been distinguished in discharging the duties
of the many high and responsible offices conferred
upon him through life. That he has proved him
self brave andsskilful soldier, and wise and iu-
dicious statesman, candid man who has read
the history of his country will deny that ne is
thorough democrat, we need only remark to con-
rSn ot-rro Of tbo l.
honorable token of what he has suffered in the de-
fence of our republican institutions, made still more
dear to him by the knowledge that his own father
was one of the immortal signers of the Declara-
ton of Independence and pledged his ite and
honor, and fortune, IN the maintenance Of those
grand principle of liberty which gave birth to
this great and enlightened nation We are proud
to support such man, and, to contrast him with
the cunning. and intriguing individual. the present
incumbent, who crept into the executive chair on
the popularity of his predecessor, would seem the
best method of obtaining just appreciation of
the decided superiority in every qualification that
distinguishes man, IN the worn veteran of the
West.
In all matters touching the interests of this Coun-
~, we shall pursue that course which may seem to
us best calculated to promote the welfare of the
people, and will support such for office as in
our judgment are best qualified, most honest and
most worthy, with an eye TO faithful, judicious,
and economical administration of its public affairs
Il is well known truth that public officers need
watching, and no man holding public station if
he is conscious of having discharged his duty
faithfully and honestly, will shrink from candid
investigation of his conduct by the press and
should we a any P sda e 6a Hrfpf Sp dp dpAAsa As e e
the misconduct of any public officer, we shall do
so wiihont fear, favor or affection
We acknowledge TO alliance witt, any religious
sect in community, as the editor Of this paper nor
will we allow our columns TO BE- prostitu1ed to the
unchrsiian spirit OF sectarianism and sectarian
elimination and recriminNlion Every man has
the right to worship his Goa as his heart dictates,
and should be called TO no account Cor the peculi
( arity of that mode, Unless he ;ransgresses the
laws Of society or o1.rages commop decency.
J Having given, We trust, a satisfactory exposi-
! ton of our views and principles, we should rest
our remarks here but duty to ourself and our
readers withHvhom expect to be better acquaint-
ed hereafter, induces US to add few words more.
Our ene.nIes have been quite busy in circulating
the story that this paper to be an Abolition pa
per ! Now it requires no great depth of wisdom
TO noserve the cause for this fabrication, nor will
tie public, knowing from whom il originated, hesi-
tate give il its due weight and were it not thai
we wish TO speak plain in this our first number
We should consider the LIE scarce worth refuta.
ton We did not come here for this purposa---our
iIOS cctuS Delu Dnl no SuCi iIe3 ana need We say
mere on this subject TO satisfy honorable men Of
the mean, contemptible. dastardly spirit which
prompted the enemies of oar press to this method
Of injnrng il. II is small beer business and
worthy only Of small beer politicians.
In order to make some little arrangements con-
necle1 with our establishment, we shall not issue
another paper until Friday, (Which will be our requ
lar publication day hereaer,) the 24tl jns. Af el
that time, we expect to 90 smoothly, and furnish
our readers with the JeGcrs0nian Republican, week
Is, without fail
GovERSoR's MESSAGE. .---Ths document is before
u.s. and all parties coincide with the Executive ir
many Of his recommendations The following
summary we extrac: from the Philadelphia Satur
day Courier
The Governor states that the State debt a
, mounts to the vast sum of $34,l4I, Cos, 300
which the sum Of s29,9l4, ,0o3,32, being due
upon State loans bears an annual interest O.
: sl,49l ,700,l6. All contracted, except So
526,0 900 before he came into Office