The Arkansas banner., 1844-02-06
soLoN BoRLANp, EDITOR.

As the above title sets forth, the DemoerdL tic party of Arkansas, acting through the Central Committee appoinled for the pnraese, have established " THE BANSER,n which i: designed 10 be. and will be, the organ of the party and, by explaining, advocating, and defending the fundamental principles, and consequent policy, Of the Democratic partyf will contribute 10 tlfe establishment and maintenance of good government.
 "I'HE BAxNERn was commenced on th6 l6th of September last, and has now reached ,s l2th number. The services of an Edi- tor, whose name stands at the head of its columns, have been secured and the publi< calion now stands on permanent and iavo- rable fonndalion, and comments itself to the confidence and support of all who desire the welfare of the Democratic party, ant that it's principles may be disseminated through the country, and faithfully sustained. All admit tha 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 misconception and misrepresentation,-o for the purpose of keeping bright and strong those bonds of harmony and good nnder- standing, by which alone proper union and efficient organization can be secured.
 Impressed with these considerations, and to attain these desirable and nefessary ends, for the Democratic party, "The Ban- ner'' has been established. Will not the Democrats sustain il The Wings have tico organs at the seat of government Will the Democrats not have ones ltis believed tha. they will and that they will sustain i, lbc- rally. The following is a 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 po.fef The freedom, sovereignty, and independence of the respective States.
 The Constitution of the Union, special grant of powers imited and definite.
 The Representative to obey the instructions of the constituents.
 Elections free, and suffrage universal
 No taxation beyond thy necessary wants of an cco- nomical administration of the government.
 No favored classes, and no monopors.
 These are fu,damental principles; and if their practical application to the purposes of good government, they deny to the Genernl Government the power to csiablislla Nation Banks--to impose 1ariF of Protectire du- ties,-to make iniernalimprovenents with- i'll any State, except for purposes clearly nc- cessary and national,-to use, for any other purpose than it's own necessary expenses, the money arising from the sales of the pub- llc lands,-or to assume or pay any of tic debts ofany oi the individual States.
 From the foregoing, it will be readily 1ii~ derstood what will be the course of the 'sBan- ner,'' in relation 10 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 lhat all men holding office shall be ss sshonest, capable, and faithful to the Consiitutionr
 In regard to the other, more special, intc- rests of society, such as Morals, Education, Agriculture, and the Mechanic Arts, the Edif- or hopes to render the ss Banner'' en active and efficient colaborer with all good men, for the welfare of the country. Thus, to the ge- neral reader, of whatever pursuit ;n life, as well as to the politician, the 'sBanncr' will endeavor to render itself interesting and use- 1 fiil. For thc nian ef business it will contain the latest and most important intelligence; and, on account of its extensive circulation, will be q very favorable medium of adver~ Using.
 With these general remarks, t is submitted to the observation, and commended to the good will of the public. hs future numbers must be looked to, for the manner in which the Editor may perform his duties.
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