The Port-Gibson correspondent., 1843-11-25
ppospFcTlJs on THE
PROSPECTUS or THE
sOUTHERlg REFoRTEER
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
Intbe Ciy of Jackson, Mss.
st So, per annurn,

Devoted to Politics, Literature, Agricul-
ture, News ofthe Day, &c.
The frat day Of September, 1843, will be Is- /
sued. in the city Of Jackson, the first number OF
d new weekly journal, bearing the above appel
lation.
The interval between this and the time de-
sionated for the publication of the SOUTHERN
RTroRmER, being so limited, tits deemed expe-
dienG. to now merely indulge in an enumeration
of the leading principles and prominent meas
ures which will be discussed in IFS Columns.
The Southern Reformer will be the consists |
ent, inlexible and faithful advocate and ex-
FOUNDER of the State Rights Republican doc
trines or s98 and '99.
1t will advocate for nomination, by the Ma |
tional Convention, as its first choice, for the Pre-
ssdencg, that Intellectual and incorruptible
Statesman, and unwavering patriot, LEVI WOOD
BURY, of New Hampshire; subject, OF course, TO
the decision Of Democratic National ConVen-
ton, 60 constituted as to express faithfully the
voice Of the people.
twill advocate frequent recurrence TO the
fundamental principlesof government, and their
strict application TO Federal issues. as important
10 a proper appreciation of our rights, the hap.
piness of the people, ard the permanence OF
this glorious Union.
i
so admirably embodied by the distinguished
southern statesnan-ssFree trade, low duties,
no debt, separation from banks, economy, re-
trenchment, and strict adherence to the consti-
tuiion.f'
1t will advocate the permanent prustratlon OF
that unconstitutional, unjust and oppressive
Protective System, which has so long disgraced
and ravaged the bestinterests of'this Great Ma y
dion.
It viii oppose that outrageous nuisance, 10.
which the country has been so lorg subjected,
an unconstitutional, corrupt and irredeemable
paper currency.
stitution, 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
Ii ing system, state and national.
1t will denopnce the establishment Of Ma
tional Bank, under any name or guise whatev-
er, as inexpedient and unconstitutional, and as
fraught with danger to the liberties of the Peo-,
pie.
It viii advocate the ssone term'' principle, in
reference to the presidency, and oppose any
change in the United States' constitution as to
the veto power.
1t will denounce the assumption of the state
debts, by the general government, and the dis
tribulion OF the proceeds of the public lands,
among the several states, on the ground of their
linexpediency, impolcy and unconstltutionality.
| It will strenuousy oppose any increase of
taxation on the people of the state, Tor the pay.
l-ment of the Mississippi Union Bank Bonds, re-
qardng the claim as illegal and unconstitution-
al; as decided by large majority OF the tax
PAYERS, at the election of 1871, and further, by
solemn resolution of, the representatives of the
people. in the legislature of I842.
! IT, cd f3it hn
of the Planters Bank Bonds, regarding 1t as
ssiust governmental debt, created under the
forms and within the spirit of the constitution OF
our state"
II viii advocate the principle, that all Just
political power is based on the consent of the
people, aud ought TO be exercised for the COM
mon good.
of. the recent Democratic. State Convention, and
Iadhere, as far as practicable. 10 the general
course of policy therein indicated.
II will advocate well digested system oi
public education, tsas objects of primary impeE-
Itance for the general diffusion of knowledge.''
4 II will ardently advocate the Agricultural
and Mechanical interests, as essential TO the
glory and prosperity Of our common country.
In will advocate the cause of temperance and
Religion. as necessary TO good morals, social
order. and obedience TO the laws.
It will promptly and fearlessly expose ali inn
PROPER public acts and proceedings of all state
officers, whenever discovered, without t.iear,
favor or Affection
| It's columns will ever be termeticslly closed
AGAINST all articles of vindictiye, personal ma
t,re. assailng the private or public character
OF either political friends or opponents.
| II will exercise a vjgilant watchfuness over
all receiving and disbursing state officers; and
favor rigid system of economy in the expendi-
tures aF fhtgstate government.
! IT will cultivate spirit of courtesy and reci-
/ Drocity towards its contemporaries of the press,
and never indulge in coarse personalities.
It will advocate thorough reform IN the pre-
! sent penitentiary system, SO as to prevent the
labor of the convict from coming in competition
with that of the meritorious mechanics of the
state.
4 In its editorials and selections, it will en-
brace such objects aud articles only, as are de-
corous, moral, and useful, tending to intellectu-
al Improvement and practical advantage; and
in all respects, aim at an elevated, digniied de-
meanoT,
j Il viii sedulously avoid course of ilIibernl-
ifv and dtctation towards the Democracy of
Iother portions of the state, and encourage spi-
rit Of justice, good feeling and harmony, with
all sections.
1 Ii will contain faithful synopsis ofthe de-
tcissons Of the Federal and State Courts, held at
Jackson, on al llnoyel legal points and important
constitutional questions.
j 1t vii, each session contain general sum-
mary of Congressional news-the proceedings
of our state legislature, with fullreport of the
I speeches or the members, on all important sub
ljects.
1t will publish weekly review of the Pro-
duce and Money markets Of New York, Cin-
cianati and New o Tleans, with other local news,
furnished by able correspondents, engaged ex-
preesly for the purpose.
The ReformeTis established on peyn1aileui
bdas, and no fearsneed be entertained but that
it will battle long and afduously in defence Of
eottnd principles, and the Cause ofthe people.
In short, if viii be the gteat object of the Ed
itor, 10 render the Southern RefoTmer just such
a vehicle of general intelligence, as will readily
recommend itself to all descriptions of readers
such a paper az they will be gratifed to re-
!. ceive willing 10 paw FOR and nernsa with inter.