The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1843-09-16
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lAe first day Of September. 81, will be Isl
sueds ~ the city Of Jackson, the first number of
q new weekly iournal, bearing tie above appel
ne interval betweenthis and the time de-
slgnafed for the publication of the SoUTHERN
KEFoRMER, being 50 limited, it's deemed expe-
dtenfs 70 now merely indulge in an enumeration
Of tho leading principles and prominent neas-
ures which will be discussed IN itscoiumns.
Inc southern Reiormer will be the consist
e1t, infiexlble and fathfui advocate and ex-
pounder Of the State Rights Republican doc
trines Of s98 and s9g
If Will advocate fof nomination, BY the Ns-a
tlonal Convention, Is its fqst oiee. or Tie Pre-
stdeneg, that intellectual and incormptible
statesman, and unwavering patriot, IsEvi WooD-
BURY OF New Hampshire; subject. OF course, 10
the decision Of Democratic Nationsl Conven-
taons SO constituted as 70 express faithfully the
voice Of the people.
ltwit advocate frequent recurrence 70 the
frndamental principles OF government and their
strictappilcatlon to Federal issues. as important
TO proper appreciation Of our rights, the hap.
piness of the people, ard the permanence of
this glorious Union.
II viii pndeyiatinely adhere tofhe principles
so admirably embodied by the distinguished.
southern statesman--ksI Free trade low dutiess
no debt, separation from banks, economy, re-
tFenchment, and strict adherence 10 the coasti-
tutionn
II Will advocate the permanent prUstTation Of.
that unconstitutional, unjust and oppressive
Protective System, which has SO long disgreced
and ravaged the bestinterestsof this Great Ma
tion.
It will oppose that outrageous nuisance, to
which the country has been SO long subjected, !.
an Unconstitutional, corrupt and ifredeemable
paper currency.
II willadvocatot the solid currency Of the con-.
siitutlon, as contemplated by its wise and vir-
tuous trainers; and with it, revival Of all those
moral virtues which have been expelled the
land, by the pestIlential influence of the Bank
ing system. state andnational.
1t will denounce the establishment OF Ma
tlonal Bank, under any name or guise whatev-
er, as inexpedient and unconstitutional, and as
fraught with danger to the liberties Of the peo-
pie.
II will advocate the tone term'' principle, in
reference to the presidency, and oppose any
change IN the eUnited Statess constitution as TO
the veto power.
1t will denounce the assumption Of the state
debts, by the general government, and the dis.
tribution Of the proceeds of the public lands,
among the several states, on the ground Of then
lnexpediency, lmpolicy and unconstitutionality.
Il will strenuousIy oppose any increase of
taxation on the people Of the state, for the pay
ment of the Mississippi Union Bank Bonds, re-
garding the claim as illegal and demonstrations
al; as decided by large majority of the tax
payers, at the election Of l84l, and further, by
solemn resolution Of the representatives of the
people, in the Legislature of 1912.
1t win advocate, in good faith, the payment
of the Planters Bank Bonds, regarding it as a
siust governmental debt, created under the
forms and within the spirit Of the constitution Of
our state.''
1t viii advocate the principle, that all Just
political power is based on the consent of the
people, and ought to be exercised for the CONF
mon good.
1t win yield aswiliing support 10 the nominees
Of theTecent Democratic State Gonvsnfion, and
adhere, as far as practicable. TO the general
course of policy therein indicated.
II will advocate a well digesfed system Of
public education. ssas objects of primary impov-
tance for the general diffusion of knowledge"
1t win ardently advocate the Agricultural
and Mechanical interests, as essential to the
glory and prosperity Of our common country.
Il will advocate the cause of temperance and
Religion, as necessary TO good morals, social
order, and obedience to the laws.
1t will promptly and fearlessIy expose all inn
tYoper public acts and proceedings of all state
officers, whenever discovered, without "fear,
favor or affection.n
Its columns will ever be hermetically closed
against all articles of a vindictive, personal ma
ture, assailing the private or public character
Of either political friends or opponents.
twill exercise vigilant watchfuIness over
all receiving and disbursing state officers; and
favor rigid system of economy in the expendi-
lures of the state government.
II will cultivate spirit Of courtesy and reci-
procity towards its cotemporaries OF the press,
and never indulgein coarse personalities.
It viii advocate thorough reform in the pre-
sent Penitentiary system, SO as to prevent the.
labor Of the convicts from coming in competition
with that of the meritorious mechanics Of the
state.
In its editorials and selections, it win en-
brace such obiects and articles only, as are de-
eorous. moral. and useful tending to intellectu-
al improvement and practical advantage; and
in all respects, aim at an elevated, digniled de-
meanor,
It will saduIousiy avoid course of tliberal-
ita and dfctaEion towards the Democracy of
other portions of the state, and encourage spI-
rit Of Justice, good feeling and harmony, with
all sections.
It will contain faithful synopsis Of the de :
cisions of.the federal and State Courts, held at
Jackson, on all novel legal points and important
constitutional questions.
IT will, each session, contain general sum
mary Of Congressional news-the proceedings
of our state legislature with full report ofthe
speeches Of its members, onall important sub
jeets.
1t viii publish a weekly review Of the Pro-.
duee and Money markets Of New York, Gin
cinnati and New Orleans, with other local news,
furnished BY able correspondents, engaged ex-
pressIy for The purpose.
The Reformeris established on a permanent
basis, and no fears need be entertained but that
it viii battle long and arduously in defence OF
sound principles, and the cause of the people.