Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-30
PROSPECTUS
Independent Dcn,o...
OF HE SECOND VOLUME

mississippi. The same principleS S'a: =
nave marked the course of the no, ""'ch
through the past year, it will con.;nU e'at
sustain whiie under our control. II win ~
continue TO defend, and as far a. ,a - Mil
prom'llge, the doctrines of free ' ,..I
knowing them TO rest upon the e,errsl Ls
Sis OF truth and reason. II will con,;n -
to advocate tariff for reyenuo un
oppose a tariff for protection, wbe,be .u a 70
rect or incidental. 1t will continue ~ ul'
pose the distribution Of the proceeds IF v ~
sales OF the public lands, looking mug ao0
That as one of the legitimate so1ro opoa
revenue, properly belonging to the Un;'o "
states Treasury, and that il would be 1 c,II'
to distribute il among the States. and , ,p,,y
collect 1t back by an increased rate ~ ru No.
ties 1t will continue to oppose the c, sa
hon of National Bank, as BEING . me
sure unauthorized by the consti,n,ior "'es'
exercising dangerously corruptipg iOan
ence over the political morals of the nv
tlon-as being unnecessary as a financ;sl
agent of the government, and as heinz u~
necessary TO the country 10 afford :.
medium Of exchange, or as a furnisbcr ~
regulator Of the currency. We are onno'
seq to the imposition of further res,ricii6n.
upon the veto power, as we look unon /,
as one of the conservative princinles -
our government, Incorporated in the com
pact OF union, by the wisdom of our "a
iners, and we have seen nothing vet in ,ha
history OF the country's legislation. TO do
mand It's modification or repeal.
The democratic party is frequently r.
preached with being opposed 10 eve,y
thing, and beng in favor OF nothing A.
lowing the entire truth of the obiec,ion
there is little IN it. 1t is no great fault to
be opposed to too much legislation. Wa
believe the saying is too true: 1.-THE world
is governed too much" Far more iniurv
has been done from too much law. mukiug
than from the want of it. That govern
ment is the best, (which protects the person
and property of the subject, and leaves
him free 70 accumulate wealth,or seek hi,
own happiness in the way he himself shall
select.
But il is untrue that the democratic par,v
have merely negative principles-a charge
which found its origin in the fact that thew
were opposed TO too much legislation
hey are in favor tariff for revenue. ons
which shall be confined to that purpose a.
one, making no discrimination except for
strict revenue purposes. This we have
already said our paper will continue to ad.
,ocatc. Another democratic measure is
he establishment of an Independent Trea-
Jury. This we shall sustain and defend
Is constitutional measure, and the one
most likely 10 ensure the safe keeping OF
'ublic money. II is only when this meas.
ire shall have been carried OUT, that we
an LOOK upon the Legislation and policy of
he government as fixed upon permanent
asis.
The Democrat will not henceforlh lie
evoted entirely to politics. We shall en-.
eavor TO lay before our readers everything
pertaining TO Literature, the Arts, Agri.
ulture, and Foreign news, which may be
1 interest. The country is rising from
IS PROSTATE condition. The healIhful in
ucnce OF specie circulation, which eve.
new crop of cotton increases, is aIrea-
y fell, and the country will continue 10
cqulre more prosperous condition while
enjoys metallic circulation, and indus.
~ and economy are practised. Under
UGH circumstances VIC hope that little diff
Guilty will be found in maintaing demo-
ratio press at this place, and that the sup.
ort OF one, by our patrons, will not be
onsidered burdensome. During the pas.
ear, circumstances occupied large Dor.
on OF The columns of the Democrat with
advertisements. Those circumstances no
niger exist. The columns of The paner
'ill be left open for much larger quaint.
Y of reading matter, making the duties
evolving on the editorial department much
lore onerous, and greatly diminishing tho
roh's. We have besides made prepare
ons for greatly improving the appearance
the paper, which will be attended with
idltlonal expense. Our state elections
o are approaching, and as we expect to
ace before tho community nothing but
els and correct principles, The more ex.
nsive our circulation, the more good to
e cause will it be in our power to affect.
suffer US now TO languish for want of
tronage, which portion of this commu-
ty can so we'll afford, would be TO argue
engaged in a sinking cause. To admit
IS on the eve of he election, we do not
lieve is the wish Of our political friends
he Democrat will continue, as formerly,
advocate the nomination of JOHN C.
-LHouN TO the Presidency. We believe
1t he can combine greater strength
tain larger number of votes from tho
nerlcan people than any other member
the democratic party. We believe, al.
that if elected, his administration would