, 1844-10-19
PROSPECTUS OF
T01 RADI9AGa
Published in Bouling-Green. No.

We commenced the publication Of
"The Radical twoyears and a half since,
and have continued its publication up 10
the present time constantly aiming TO
make it useful TO our subscribers Of each
o fthe great political parties which divide
and agitate Il country-presenting a
variety of reading matter on all the
leading topics ofthe day, that both Demo-
Gratis and Wings might find something
suited to their peculiar principles; avoid
ing the more exciting partizan topics and
opinions-believing that such a course
faithfully pursued, could not fail 20 meet
the appreciation of both parties. Indeed
that course has been repeatedly applaud-
ed by the coolor heads and purer hearts,
whether Wing or Democratic. But the
times are changed. A fairly conducted
neutral paper no longer suits the parti-
ian spirit of a large portion of the CON-
munity. And we now have the spec.a-
Gle of q Wing newspaper in the town
of Bowling Green, appealing to the spir-
it Of Whiggery for approval and support:
our course then, is a plain one. Happily
our duty and our ~inclinations harmon
ize; and we henceforth devote whatever
of time, talents and industry, may be
ours, to the diffusion ef Democratic prin-
ciples. And we therefore place at the
head Of our columns, as candidates for
President, and Vice President of the
United States, the names Of JAMES X.
POLK Of Tennessee, and GEORGE NJ.
DALLAS, of Pennsylvania. In advo-
eating the claims of these gentlemen for
the highest Office in the gift of the Anne
rican people, and in e~ndeavoring TO
further the Great principles ofthe Demo-
cratic party, it is believed, that we will
be contributing to the interests of a ma
jority Of our readers.
The change which now occurs, was
contemplated during the first of the last
summer, BIZ: a variety Of circumstance,
which now have no existence, forbid
that we should carry into execution OH
design. But as all obstacles have beer
removed, we have rushed into the lists
determined to do battle for a cause il
which our feelings have long been deep
ly engaged. Though a country sheet
like ours, is not calculated to effect am
great revolution in the aspect of the pc
litical world, and must be limited in it!
influence, still we are disposed 10 con
tribute our mite towards the elevation o
a party, whose success is. we believe
intimately connected with the futur,
welfare and prosperity Of our Union
We shall therefore devote our e%nereie
to this end, and shall enter with zeal ant
enthusiasm into The present animated
contest.
Upon all political questions, our o
pinions are identical with those of th'
Democratic party-upon questions q
State policy which may spring up, AM
upon any which have served TO divid
the Democratic party in this State, W
shallfearlessly express our opinions. w
shall neither exhibit a %servile devotio
to any of our public servants, no, sha'
we be induced to aid in their downfall
by disgusting abuse and unmeaning char
ges. In a word, shall contend for whs
we esteem the true interests Of tn
Democratic party.
In pursuing the course we have her
marked out for ourselves, we look fol
ward with confidence TO the support
our friends in this county.
We have necessarily made somesacr
fees, but we 60 to our task with the a.
surance that our labours will recei,
their full reward, aud that we shall me,
with encouragement from a liberal con
munity.
TERMs-The Radical will he pnblisht
every Saturday morning, at $3.50 if pa
within six months. and if payment |
longer delayed, Three Dollars will |
exacted.
IE-To a club Of Three or more sui
~scribers, Off paid in adrance,) 5000.
l. ADAMS.
Bowling-Green Mo-, Sept. 9th, IA.