, 1844-09-14
PROSPECTUS OF
THIN RADTgAEs
PUbIiyHeI in BOU}iDr-GreeR, No.

We commenced the publication Of
"The Radical two years and q half since,
and have continued its publication up to
the present time ronstantlys aiming TO
make it useful to our subscribers Of each
ofthe great political parties which divide
and agitate our country-Presentlng, 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 p~artizan topics and
opinions-believing that such a course
faithfully pursued, could not fail % 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-
Fan spirit of a large portion of the COM
munily. And we now have the specta-
Gle Of d 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 Tune, talents and industry, may be
ours, TO the diffusion of 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 M.
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 ~endeavoring 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, but Il variety Of circumstances
which Row have 10 existence, forbid
that we should carry into execution our
design. But as all obstacles have been
removed, we lave rushed into the lists,
determined 10 do battle for a cause III
which our feelings have lorg been deep
~ engaged. Though a country sheet,
Ike ours, is not calculated TO effect any
great revolution in the aspect of the po-
litical world, and must be limited in its
influence, still we are disposed to con-
tribute our mite towards the elevation of
a party, whose success is, we believe,
intimately connected with the future
welfare and prosperity Of u Union
We shall therefore devote our energies
to this end, and shall enter with zeal and
enthusiasm into the present animated
contest.
Upon all political questions, our g.
~pinions are identical with those of the
Democratic ~party-upon questions of
Stale policy which may spring up, ard
upon any which have served 10 divide
the Democratic party in this State, we
shall teaflessly express our opinions. We
shall neither exhibit a ~servile devotion
TO any of our public servants, MOI shall
we be induced TO aid in their downfall
by disgusting abuse and unmeaning char
ges. In a word. shall contend for what
we esteem the true interests of the
Democratic party.
In pursuing the course we have here
marked out for ourselves, we look for
ward with confidence 10 the support Of
our friends in this county.
We lave nece, sarily made som sIcri-
fees, but we 90 TO our task with the as
surance that our labours will receive
their full reward, and that we shall meet
with encouragement from a liberal COM
munity.
TERNs-The Radical Willie published
every Saturday morning, at $3.50, if paid
within six months, and if payment be
longer delayed, Three Dollars will be
eNacted.
E57To a club of Three or more sub
seribers, (if paid in ~adrance,) $500.
|. ADAMS.
Bowline-Green, Mo-, Sept. 9th, IA.