Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-05-25
DEMOCRATIC CREED.

| The following extract from the writings o
Thomas Jefferson, is II brei exposition OF some o
the principles Of Democracy:
| Democrucy.--Equal and exact Justice to all men
Of whatever state and persu aston, religious or po
liical peace, commerce and honest friendship
with all nations, entanghng alliances with none
the support of the State governments IN all lheII
rights, as the most competent administrations ioi
our domestic concerns, and the surest buiwarks
| against anti-repubIcan tendencies; the prcserva.
ton OF the general government in It's whole consti-
tutonaI vigor, the sheet anchor of our peac,
| at home, and safety abroad; Jealous of Tn,
right of the election by the people; mild correc-
tive OF abuses, which are Topped by the sword of
revolution, where peaceable remedies are unprovi-
ded for; absolute acquescence in the decisions Of
the ma jory, the vital prnci pie of the republics.
from which is no appeal but TO force, the vital
principle and immediate parent of despolism u
we'll disciplined mala our best reliance in peace,
and for the first moments of war, till regulars
may relieve them; the supremacy of the civil
over the military authority; economy in the pub
lie expence, that labor may be lightly burdened,
the honest payment of our debts, and sacred pres
oryaton of the public faith; encouragement of ag-
riculture, and OF comme rec as It's hand-maid; the
diffusion of information, and arrangement Of all
abuses at the bar of public reason; freedom of re-.
lgon; freedom of press; and freedom Of person,
under the protection of the habeas corpus; and
trial by jures impartially selected. These prin-
cipies form the brightest constellation which has
gone before us and guided our steps through an
age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom
of our sages and blood of our heroes have been
devoted to their attainment; they should, be the
creed of our political faith; the text of civil in
structions, the touchstone by which to try the
vice OF those we trust; and should we wander from
them in moments Of error alarm, lei US hasten
10 retrace our steps and to regain the road which
alono leads to peace, liberty and safety.
The Quiazer Quizaed.-On recent occasion OF
medical professor delivering practical lectures
to the public, gawky numbering clodhopper
thought he had devised q mode Of turning laugh
against the doctor. He mounted the stage, and on
being questioned as to his disorder, said gravely
"Why Pm u liar."
Sad disorder, sir, but perfectly curable," said
the doctor.
SWELL" said tho man, {" but I've worser MOI
that have lost my memory"
''Quite durable, aso," added the doctor :" bu
! must make my preparations. Come again after
dinner, and vail be ready for you !; but pay INT
down five shings.''
| The man who had intended to have his fun gra
ts, resisted but the doctor declared that he never
let any one down from tie Stage till he had pait
something.
Besides, said the doctor, " how can trus
you? You say that you are liar, and have n,
memory, so you will either break your promise
or forget all about it,
A laugh from the crowd expressed their acqui
escence in the justice of the claim, Odd poor fool
nolsns volens, was comnelle -
No one supposed