The Arkansas banner., 1844-01-16
PROSPECTUS.
soLo4 noRLANp. EDITOR.

soLox BoRLAND, EDITOR.
 
 As the above title sets forth, the Democra- tic party of Arkansas, acting through the Central Committee appointed for the purpose, have established :. TIE BANNER," which is designed to be, and will be, the organ of the party and, by explaining, advocating, and defending the fundamental principles, and consequent policy, of the Democratic party, will contribute to- the establishment and maintenance of good government.
 "THE BaNNERn was commenced on the 18th of September last, and has now reached it's 12th number. The services of an Edi- tor, whose name stands at the head of its columns, have been secured; and the publi- cation now stands on permanent and favo- rable foundation, and comments itself to the confidence and support of all who desire the welfare of the Democratic party, and that its principles may be disseminated through the country, and faithfully sustained. All admit the necessity of newspapers, to any party, for the purpose of placing their prin- ciples and policy fairly and extensively be- fore the public, of defending them against misconeeption and misrepresentation,- for the purpose of keeping bright and strong those bonds of harmony and good under standing, by which alone proper union and efficient organization can be secured.
 Impressed with these considerations, and to attain these desirable and necessary ends, for the Democratic party, 'The Ban- nern has been established. Will not the Democrats sustain it The Wings have taco organs at the seat of government. Will the Democrats not have one ? Itis believed that they will and that they will sustain it libe- rally. The following Is brief summary of what the Editor of the Banner understands and will maintain, as the creed of the Demo- cratic party:
 The people the only source of legitimate power.
 The freedom, sovereignty and independence of the respective States
 The Constitution of the Union, special grant of powers, limited and definite
 The Representative to obey the instructions of the constituents.
 Elections free, and suffrage universal
 Notaxation beyond the necessary wants of an eco- nomical administration of the government
 No favored classes, and no monopolies.
 These are fundamental principles; and in their practical application to the purposes of good government, they deny to the General Government the power to establish Nation Bank,-to impose TariF of Protectire du- ties,-to make ..iniernal improvements with in any State, except for purposes clearly ne- cessary and national, ,-to use, for any other purpose than its own necessary expenses, the money arising from the sales of the pub lie lands,-or to assume Or pay any of the debts ofany of the individual States
 From the foregoing, 1t will be readily un- derstood what will be the course of the Ban ner," Ill relation to general politics As to the administration of the State Government, bearing in mind the same general principles, It will contend for economy, fidelity, and strict accountability to the people, on the part of every public officer It will insist that all men holding office shall be < shonest, capable, and faithful to the Consttution.''
 In regard to the other, more special, intc- rests of society, such as Morals, Education, Agriculture, and the Mechanic Arts, the Edit or hopes to render the :. Banner' an active and efficient colaberer with all good men, for the welfare of the country. Thus, to the ge- neral reader, of whatever pursuit in life, as we'll as to the politician, the 6 Banner'' will endeavor to render itself interesting and use ful. For the man of business 1t will contain the latest and most important intelligence; and, on account of its extensive circulation, will be very favorable medium of adyer- Using.
 With these general remarks, it is submitted to the observation, and commended to the good will of the public. It's future numbers must be looked to, for the manner in which the Editor may perform his duties.
 aThe Arkansas Banner1 is published on Tuesday morning of every week, on a man. moth sheet of fine paper, with new type, AT THREE DOLLARS A YEAR, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
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 Iittie ROck December 2 lS4S