Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-03-15
address 10 cur Patrons,

AS was announced last week, the Jeffersonan
Republican will hereafter be edited and published
under the joint control of the subscribers BY this
arrangement, the political complexion of the pa
per will undergo no change. 1t will, as heretofore.
continue to support the cause OF Democratic Wing
principles--principles, upon the triumph of which,
we honestly believe the best interests of the coun-
try depend.
In our efforts to assist in carrying cut those
principles, il will become our duty 10 advocate the
establishment of sound and unitorm currency, TO
supply the place of the present deprecated and
worthless trash which disgraceS the name. The
prosperity of the country requires its establish
ment. Without it, the financial and commercial
affairs of the people must continue deranged and
unsettled, and the every day concerns of our citi-
zens become still more uncertain than they even
are at present. To be thoroughly good, we must
have currency which not only passes free at
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but one which is
equal in Maine and Louisiana.
good and sufficient Tariff for the Protection
OF American Industry, is another cardinal princi.
pie of policy connected with the institutions ofthe
United States Ii is necessary to our very exis-
tence as a free and Independent nation. Unless
protective duties are laid upon foreign productions,
our manufacturers NAV as we'll at once close I'D
their workshops, and our miners cease operations
in their coal and iron mines, for the twelve and
half cent day pauper labor of Europe will soon
compel them to do it. Till all foreign ports are
opened for the free admission of our vessels and
their cargoes, we can never acknowledge the prin
Ciples of free trade.
The distribution of the Proceeds.of the Sales of
the Public Lands, is question OF vital interest TO
the Old States Of the Union. The lands original
ly belonged to them, and when the Constitution Of
the United States was adopted, they ceded them
TO the Federal Government in Trust for them
selves. The sons of the ' Old Thirteen" in the
stormy days of the Revolution shed their blood
and perilled their lives for their acquisition, and
surely now, that these states have become invov-
ed in debt by means of canals and rail roads which
were, among other things, constructed TO make
these very lands valuable, it is no more than right
that the proceeds of their sales should be paid
over iuto the Golfers of their original owners.
In advocating these and other equally salutary
principles Of public policy. we shalldo so with
just and delicate regard to the feelings of those
who differ with US in opinion. Il is one of the
glorious provisions Of orr Constitution that every
man, however humble, shall have the uncontrolled
exercise of his own opinion and we shall ever
battle for the maintenance of that right 1t is
impossible, from the very nature and constitution
cf things that al men should always think alike
tat being the case. we shall be very careful how
we impugn the character or motive of any man
Hrlio may happen to differ from US, and we shall
nerer do so unless we have the strongest reasons,
and feel imperatiyeiy called upon as public jour
naliss 10 do in the conscientious discharge of
cur duties We shall endeavor to live on terms off
peace and friendship with all men.
We shall make arrangements, as soon as possi-
ble to procure the services of able and efficient
correspondents, at various places throughout the
country, who will keep US advised of the earliest
news and otherwise enrich cur columns with their
literary and scientific productions.
From the high tone and moral character of the
Jefersonan Republican, as well as its firm dero-
zion 10 principle, ever since its first establishment.
The public win have sure guarantee Of its future
excellence. Added 10 this will be the advantages |
secured to II by the new CO. partnership
Il is hoped that the efforts which will thus be |
made, not only to maintain the good standing of
the paper but greatly to increase il in interest and
usefulness, will be promptly met by correspond
ing increase in patronage.
THEODORE sCHOCH.
THOMAS L. KOLLOCK. |