, 1844-09-28

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 10 our subscribers of each
Of the great political parties which divide
and agltate u 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 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-
Fan spirit of a large portion of the COM
munity:' And we now have the specta-
Gle Of a Wing newspaper in the town
of Bowling Green, appealing to the spir-
it of Whiggery for approval and support:
our course then, lisa plain one. Happily
our duty and our inclinations harmon
lie; and we henceforth devote whatever
of time, 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 a variety of circumstance.
which now have no existence, forbid
that we should carry into execution our
design. But as all obstacle. have been
removed, we have rushed into the lists,
determined to do battle for a cause in
which our feelings have long been deep
ly engaged. Though a country sheet,
like 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 u mite towards the elevation of
a party, whose success is, we believe,
Intimately connected with the future
welfare and prosperity Of our Union
We shall therefore devote our energies
to this end, and shall enter with zeal and
eentthhgsiasm into the present animated
Upon all political questions, our o.
pinlons are identical with those of the
Democratic party-upon questions of
State policy which may spring up, and
upon any which have served to divide
the Democratic party in this State, we
shall fearlessly express our opinions. We
shall neither exhibit a ~servile devotion
to any of our public servants, mol 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 TO the support of
our friends in this county.
We have necessarily made somcsacri-
ices, but we 90 10 our task with the as
surance that our labours will receive
their full reward, aud that we shall meet
with encouragement from a liberal COM
munity.
TERMs-The Radical will be published
every Saturday morning, at $3.50, if paid
within six months, and if payment be
longer delayed, Three Dollars will be
exacted.
I=To a club of Three or more sub
scribers, (if paid in ADVANCE 5000.
l. ADAMS.
Bowling-Green, Mo-, Sept. 9Th, IA.