The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-05-15
ROSPECTUS
VH Il C1TIZ EN- SOLDIER;
MILITARY PAPER TO he PUBLISHED AT
NorWieD, 1T.

Circumstances only Of vast importance Themselves,
but of the most vital consequence to individuals and m
nation in their results have evidently combined render
indispensable the addition Of journal the almost
intermnabe list 1t American Periodicals.
II is matter of deep regret that while the feelings nc
every sect and party whether moral religions, political,
scientific or literary huv" been excited and their energies
enlisted to advance even to utraism their vorrc schemes
and dogmas and to defend and preserve UNCHANGED and
scathcd the civil institutions of cOnrr-thc very cor
ncr stone on which the whole supersucrc is built and on
which all depend for their future existence and permanen
cy, las been forgotten neglected. aud suffered 10 dapdate
and moulder back to decay.
While the text book Of our political existence declares
that, well regulated Militia is necessary for the security
of free State" and that every State shall alwas keep
up well regulated, and disciplined Mitia"-and while
history and observation have taught the utter propri-
ev and danger OF standing army in POPULAR govern
ment the conviction is fastened upon u.s. the safety Of
our common Country both against external INVASION and
internal commoton ms also the enjoyment of those inva-
BILE privileges, which our Revolutionary Srs have bestowed
upon their poserity must depend alone upon her citizen
soldery
With these views the stranger would look with aston
hment upon the least neglect slightest Indifference OF
our citizens toward the institution which all our homes
and rights Depend without surprising possible that those
or any Of those, who were enjoying It's protection over
their persons or property could be secretly plotting to
paraze or ampuate this right arm of our common de-
fence But so it is, and the numbers few who
both secretly and publicly put forth their everons
to degrade, disgrace and render inefficient the Militia
oHr own country This spirit is poured forth from our
Semnares of learning; from the Pulpit and the Bar, and
not without effect for have been fastened
upon the sysem which have well nigh caused its disso-
| luton,
In order therefore to ressctae and invigorae the con-
sutlona defence of our country to render effective our
cznsodiery, to elevate, and encourage the Militia Of
our own State, Of each state and Of the whole naon-
We propose to publish "The Citizen soiiern Thi, a.
lone is our apology. In this fellow soldiers we have
common interest will make the effort and if you sus-
tain 10, it will he successful.
/ THE CITIZEN SOLDIER will he published weekly ut
Norwich Vermont fine large 'Royal Sheet, and will
he devoted to the interests Of the Militia. 1t will contain
asynonss Of the Militia laws of the several States also
Quare statements of the rcsgnations discharges promo
tons, elections and dates Of commissions in the different
states far they may be furnished by proper Mn
GERS Notices, Resolutions, and Reports ofNlary Conven-
tons, Military Biography a History, Revolutionary lsto-g
and Observation-Disclosures of ancient and Modern campaign,
Military Science, Literary and Scientific matter Foreign
ard Domestic Intelligence In relation to PARTY politics tho
Citizen Soldier will he strictly neutral hut every candit,
of whatever party will be supported opposed precisely
lie shall supper, oppose the Militia and this course
will he rgdly adhered without fear or favor reserving
to ourselves the right make such comment or remarks
uron the conduct Or measures of any party, they
may appear to deserve As general rule, few, if any
Advertisements, those of military character will 10
admitted Into our columns.