Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1840-02-08
VETE observed with pain and regret, that in


VKTE 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 OF then
own) or be without the advantage of local news
The aristocracy--the few as usual, had all the
influence Of that mighty engine, the press, ope'
rating in their cause and used it in the propo-
gation and dissemination of their own selfish
principles and desgns---As American citi.
zens devoted TO our country's interest, honor
and glory, VIC twelve months ago mounted the
r.saddle--pealed the battle cry,--called, and
not in vain, on the freemen, 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 atforded) 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; ana az
fording them the means ofinforming themselves
of the great and important subjects that agitate
the co9ntry,--a correct knowledge Of which is
80 important to them, separately and collective.
ly, but which were falsifed by bank advocates
British agents, and hirelings.
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,
by the federal convention of this State, and the
contempt shown by some Of the party in the Lee
gisature by voting for federalst 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 a trinity of denominations, Wis
high-tarff, 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 as
Americans--we make it in the name of the ever
venerated shades Of the illustrious sages and he
roes of the revoution--of those who conducted
our councils and led our armies in the glorious
cause Of Iihaty.
The PINEY 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
sustained and carried out by Jackson and Van
Buren, And an unyelding 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,
expodient and equitable measure wo will sup
port an independent Treasury independent of
the stock obers and banksl---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, believ-
ing II TO be unconstitutional, inexpedient, and
manitestly dangerousand uni Just, and more than
once stamped with popular dsapprobatlon.
We will advocate free and direct trade-equal
burthens and bcnefits--universal suffrage--a ge-
aernl nd we'll dtrnstad system If
popular neutrality-suspicious. decentralization
OF the press and of speech--and an enlarged
specie basis for a sound currency. We go for
union without cOnsolidation--state rights with |
out nulliication--a well organized militia sys |
TEN, and an entire abolition of the shin plaster |
SYSTEM. And Of course we will oppose exclu-
Give privileges monopolies; enlargement of the
constitution by constructions; the collecting OF
more revenue than Is sufficient TO defray the ex |
penses OF an economical government. The fed
erai aristocracy who demand laws, not like hon
est men 10 protectthem in their RIGHTS, but TO
protect them in their MoNoPoLLEs will find us
active opponents
We have taken our post and will not be found
Numbering: no, but vigilent, active, and jealous
--''a stream many tides against the foes of
the people'--repelling 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
is always stealing from the many to the fec. y
These truths we willnot lose sight of for mo-
ment 1t will be our duty, and assuch our plea
sure also, to keep them constantly before the
minds efour readers. The condition Of the peo-
pie cannot remain stationary if ii does not ad.
yaace, it will retrogade.
We will oppose the dark designs and hellish
efforts Of tanatical abolitionists without enquir.
ing to what sect they belong-whether they are
of the north on south, east or west. We hold
them to be the enemies Of our Institutions Of es
tablished order and Of the union. And in direct
opposition to tho doctrines, interest and wishes
Of the present administration. We will strike
at such be theyof 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-
emics. The latter we despise, the former we pi
ty. Having adverted, in a cursory and genera
manner, to what arc our views and the course
under our guidance that the Planter will pursue
also to itsplan and objective will leave e
tails to speak FOR themselves
The publishers in commencing new volume
would say that its publication is commenced un
der MACK more favorable circumstances thar
that which precededit They have more expe
MISUNDERSTANDING Of more assistance--a number
Of valuable contributers-and entire new ar
raRgements; added to which they promise theil
patrons that not only will the same exertions be
used which has obtained for this paper libera
patronage, but their claims en- the public will be
renewed by increased effort In its columns will
be found all that adds interest to newspaper.
III TERMS.
The PINEY WOODS PLANTER is publish
ed weekly, on an Imperial sheet, printed on fine
paper, and forwarded to subscribers at FIVE
DOLLARS per annum in advance, or SIX DOL
LARS at the expiration Of the year. All pay