The Arkansas banner., 1845-06-18
PROSPECTUS FOR PUBLISHING Ar WASHINGTON A NEWSPAPER, TO BE CALLED FEHEE NH0N.77
PROSPECTUS
TO THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC, NF AFING purchased from Messfs. Blair and Hives k the whole establishment of the "Globc, we propose publishing arlington paper, to be styled THE UNION"
 We approach the task before us with deep sense of the Responsibility which we are about to assume, and moi without much diidence of our qualifications. Me have some acquaintance, indeed with the duties of an editor of newspaper hutit was acquired upon other theatres much more limited and less conspcu ous than the Metropolis oi our coniederated and wide spread Republic.
 We can scarcely be charged with any iaordiaate vanity in saying, that upon the success of our inst tutions depends in great degree the destiny of the oldest countries of Europe distant posterity has
 deep interest in our fate. The blessings of liberty are essential to the prosperity of the whole human race; and where are they spread out on so large a field of action, illustrated by many brilliant cx amples, as in these United States?
 We have only ta realize them in our own history and in the happiness of our people, to spread the flame ef Liberty over the EASTERN WORLD. We have only o perpeuate these blessings by preserving the sacred UNION of our States, and there is assigna- hle limit to the prosperity which we may enjoy, or the glories 10 which we may ascend in the scale of Nations. We have already wrought miracles enough to asonish the foreign tourist amid all his peudlces and to attract the curiosity fl not the admiration, of Europe. We HGye displaYc the benefits of ItBERTY and of UNION in d series of phenomena, which are almost calculated to surprise ourselves. What can be more remarkable, even in the present day, than the spiI ot enterprise and improvement which per yades our States-hc schools which they are erect ing; the canals which they have executed; the than 1000 miles of railway which they have con- structed in less than twenty years; the immense bod ies of land which they have redeemed from the will derness; the towns which they have srewn over the West; the multiplication of our people from three to twenty millions of souls; the augmentation of the numberol our STATES from thirteen to twenty nine, including the three new States of Florida, Iowa and Texas which, as we wfite we hope pro- bably starting into existence?
 sWestward the course of empire takes it's way;
 The fist four acts already past,
 fifth shall close the drama with the day,
 Times noblest offspring is the last"
 is principally the influence of tho Free Institu- tons we possess, and which were never dreamed oi more than hundred years ago, by the philosophie author of these beautiful lines, that has wrought so many achievements here. Liberty eX,ites man 10 think for himself to cast of antquated preHdices, and to start in new career of improvement. Ii opens besides ia tAs new country, il were, new asylum to the oppressed ol all nations which in de- spite of the "Natire American" preludces of the day, still continues to invite other people to cultivate our lands, and contribute to our progIess It is our free installations, more than any other cause, which are drawing the course of empireo to the WESTERN WoRLn.
 We live, too, in an extraordinary age. Improve ment seems to be the order of the day. Science is shooting forth in all directions. Art is obtaining the most brilliant triumphs over NATURE. The age is advancing with the impetuosiy of steam, to which t is so mnch indebted for it's progress Commerce Is expanding her wings under the impulse of a new and stronger principle. There seems indeed to be no limit 10 the progress of discovery And il is in the midst of such an age, and at the metropolis of this great country, that are about 10 erect our tent for the responsible purpose of maintaining the true principles of our institutions. We almost shrink back from the enterprise we have undertaken. But We at least bring 10 the task spirit that is devoted to LIBERTY, 10 UNION, and to our COUNTRY; a heart that is proud of the name of AMERIeAN-some little experience in our business-a zeal that nothing can sabdue, and an industry that fears ho laber With these feelings we come 10 throw ourselves upon the hbefahty o our countrymen We trust thatWe shall receive It we deserve, their support. Ii we fail in an enterprise which might almost appa the stoutes sprt they will at least be liberal enough to ascribe Il to the want of power, and not of w-to the head that guides us, and not the heart that impels us
 Ofone thing we may confidently assure the public we approach the task with the deepest reverence for the true theory of our political institutions Ouft coniederated REPUBLIC IS making new and bold eNpenmentin the SCIENCE ofGovERNMENr. When | We look to the original form of the Constitution we are indeed struck with its novelty and beauty We ! see m t an attempt to ascertain how far power can be so distributed between the two GOVERNMENTS as 10 prevent an ereessee coaeeafrdoa and consequent abuse ot 1t, in the Federal arm; al the time that so mhch polcCr was conveyed 10 each, 10 enable them toaccompsh the objects 10 which each of them was best adapted
 The FEDERAL Government was principally towatch [ over our Foreign Relations; hgt of the States was particularly 10 take care ol our internal concerns.
 The Federal Government shonld have adequate I powers to maintain the peace and the rights of the | Union abroad; but at home its office is to assist in binding the Union together by the benefits which it showers around it. within certain prescribed hints leaving the great mass ol local matters to the luris diction of the STATES, which better understand and more properly regulate them. Keeping this gen era distinction in view, the Constitution has marked down the limits of the Federal power, and lt should be the duty of its authorities religiouSly to preserve them. Dissolution the one hand, and eonsoda- | ton on the other being the extremes which are to be carefully avoded the Consultation was so framed, and the Government should be so administered as whilst the Federal power exercises its legitimate 1 functions, il should sacredly respect the RIGHTS of the States and the rights of the People. The Fede- raj Government must, therefore ever remember that It has only certain limited powers, which are either specied in the Constitution itself or which may be [ 'necessary and proper for eaaying out the spec [ lied powers II cannot pass these limits with i'm punity. IL cannot interpoate any powers by forced or iactous construction, without producing some E opposition from the parties to the compact, some from the People.
 It would never do, indeed, to give an unlimited power 10 the Federal head over the local interests ot the several parts. Our country covers an extensive empire II embraces great variety of climates and soils, of occupations and of interests. The obvious danger of too much Federal Legislation is, ofcourse,
  unequal degree Whilst it seeks to administer the benefits to one section, it may impose burdens upon another Nor does the mischief terminate here.-- Inequality produces complaint. The suffering States become dissatisfied. One section not only murmurs about the partially shown 10 another bOt against the Governmentwhichcommi it. The Union itself is less respected, because of the injustice which it displays The only way of preventing these iniu- ries and these complaints is to administer the Gov ernment within the Limitations of the instrument and in spirit which is calculated to cqqalize as far as possible its benefits and is burthens amongst the whole UNION Inno other way can we prevent the I Federal Government from rushing into schemes or consolidation, or the States into tendency towards dissolution. live permit the Federal Government systematically 10 adopt any rule of construction. which may enlarge its powers at the expense of the States. eff the people-f Congress may adopt any measure which they may fancy to be "necessaTy and I proper then power may be so augmented as in the progress of time, 10 amount 10 consultation TAea we must extend the Executive Department to carry out these extended powers Hea as one of the cele- brated resolutions of one of the first States in the Union showed ia go, we should gradually merge into limited monarchy, flushed with power ant ! fortified by patronage; or, must fly to the other fatal alternatiye-we must dissolve the UNION itself to recover liberties; that Uhon which has been consecrated by ihe blood of our foreiathers; that