Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-11-12
From the Ne,c. Haven Democrat,
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FRESS,

We notice in many OF the papers pro-
Tossing independent principles, and gene
rally considered Democratic prints, disy
position more suitable 10 'wire-pulers, of
the opposite party. 1t is a disposition to;
stand ready at the signal 10 echo whatever
may promulgated by The assuming leaders
Of the party, without regarding in the
least either the business or expediency of
the same. The views suggested by the
Washington U. S. Journal, while consid-
ering the subject, are truly republican; (;
and ofsuch nature that no independents
American can for moment withhold his
endorsement Editors who are controlled
by motives Of expediency-by corsidera-,
tious of dishonest polcy-or by official
patronaee will, of corse, say ditto to Mr..
Burke do what he may ut is bis vocation;
they have sold their birth right offreemen'
for mess Of poltaSe in the shape Of Trea-,
sury-pa Their consciences are slowed.
away in some dark corner, end their
principles are advocated in proportion to
their interest. Hence the danger 10 our
liberties of bringing up editors like cattle
in The market Itis establishing prip-'
ciple as detrimental TO The integrity OF a
free government, as destructive 10 the
genuine independence of free press, and
the true liberty of free people, as the
dangerous governmental interference Of
The tyrants of Europe with The press Of
those king-ridden countries. A press SO
situated, so governed, and so controlled.
ceases To be the organ of the people; it
only expresses the will and wishes Of those
in executive power. Its conductor con-
forms his opinions and views precisely
with those of the higher power which
controls him he feels that he is to have.
no mind Of his own he has sold himself
for consideration 10 do the bidding OF
others, without compunlion or hesitation.
1t is dangerous abuse which calls Tor deep,
earnest. and most serious consideration. II
once. allowed TO obtain a permanen, foot
hold in this yet free country, farewell TO
10 The boas'ed freedom Of the press, so
Indispensable to freedom Of speech and
freedom Of opinion -
The following capital article in relation
10 the same subject IS froir The Cincinnati
Enquirer
when Mir, or any other Head Of
Department, or ever The President him.
self, departs from his well taught duty,
we dare assert the Independence Of :,
Democrat that bows to no wrong in Po. u,.
liticai foe OF political friend, and hold him
TO public accountability.
:" Ask for nolhlng but what is right, and
submit to nothing thai is wrong, is SEMI
ment that embraces the principle oil action
an which the Democracy have ever plan
ted themselves when they have triumpted
aud from which they never departed with
out defeat. They are more alive TO- il
now than they ever were, and therefore
IS of The highest importance tha, The ser.
want who does what is righ, should be
commended and who does wha, is wrong
should be censured, This rule of actio1
shall be ours, as il will be of every true
man Of his party ;acted upon, will rende,
the principles Of the hyincible-relrea,e,
from, will provide for lIleil speedy over.
throw"