, 1845-01-11

We commenced the publication Of
"The Radical" two years and a half since
and have continued its publication up TO
the present time, constantly aiming to
make it useful to our subscribers of each
ofthe great political parties which divide
and agifate u country-presentine a
variety of reading matter on all the
leading topics ofthe day, that both Demo-
Gratis and Wings might find something
suited to their pesnliar principles; avoid.
ing the more exciting partizan topics and
opinions-believing that such a course
faithfully pursued, could not fail 70 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 ere changed. A fairly conducted
neutral paper no longer suits the parti-
Ian 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, is plain one. Happily
our duty and our inclinations harmon
ize; and we henceforth devote whatever
Of time, talents and industry, may he
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 uf 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 Amc-
rican people, and in endeavoring TO
further the great principles ofthe Demo-
cratic party, ii i, believed, that we will
he contributing 10 the interests Of d ma
jority Of our readers.
The change which now occurs, was
contemplated during the first Of the last
summer, but a variety of circumstances
which now have no existence, forbid
that we should carry into execution our
design. But as all obstacles have been
removed, we have rushed into the lists,
determined to DO battle FRI cause il,
which our feelings have long been deep
ly engaged. Though a country sheet,
like ours, is not calculated 10 effect any
great revolution in the aspect Of the po.
litical world, and must be limited in lis
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 our 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 o.
pinions are identical with those OF the
Democratic p~arty-upon questions of
State policy which may spring up, ard
upon any which have served TO divide
the Democratic party in this State, we
shall feafless'y express our opinions. W.
shall neither exhibit a s~ervilc devotion
20 any of II public servants, no, shall
we be induced 10 aid in their downfall
BY disgusting abnse 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 ont for ourselves, we look for
ward with confidence TO the support of
our friends in this county.
We have necessarily made somcsacr::.
fees, but we 60 10 our task with the as
surance that our labonrs will receive
their full reward, and that we shall meet
with encouragement from a liberal COM
munity.
TERMs-The Radical will he published
every Saturday morning, at 81, 80, if paid
within six months. and if payment be
delayed, Three Dollars will b
exacted.
H3-To a club of Three or more sub
scribers. (if paid in ~adpanc..) 1900.
!. ADAMS.
Pou,x C.o.. NJ. c.. c,I ~ |