Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-07-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
BATESVILLE STANDARD.

TE>llE Undersigned proposes to publish at Bates.
VILE, Arkansas, paper TO be styled tho
BafcsrWe Standard. Assurances of n liberal
patronage, the central position Of this place TO n
large portion Of the State destitute Of paper. the
number and liberal character of the population
the North, and the growing prospects of this
portion Of Arkansas are s:fong inducements to
the important enterprise. Trusting to these con.
derations, and relying upon the promises Of his
friends. the undersigned has determined 10 enter
upon the enterprise.
With rather limited acquaintance with tho
duties OF an Editor OF n newspaper. and difiidcni
of his qualifications. he enters upon this new
theatre, with n deep sense Of the responsibility
which he is about 10 assume. HIS only apology
is TO be found IN desire 10 be Identified in some
profitable manner. with those who are r.,nintninine
the principles Of our American institutions. and
10 participate in some small degree, nt least, in
the triumphs OF imp ,ovemenl so rapidly spreading
over our Western World.
The .S,andard will be devoted 10 the dissemir.
alton of information upon moral, literary, sc,n.
t'fc, agricultural, commercial, and politicn sub.
jecls. Much Of lis columns viii be appropriated
to that class OF information ca ted Ia devenpe
the farming interests, and great resources Of
North Arknnsas-a portion Of tho State which
for soil, water, navigation, ard health not sur.
passed in excellence by any portion OF the West
evn country. All sub jects. however, connected
with the welfare OF the State. will receive proper
attention. Connected with the space devoted to
literature and science, will be introduced such
miscellaneous matter as will make the Standard
Interesting to all classes in the community.
On tho subject, of politics, it may be proper
that he should define his position. lie belongs TO
the Jefirsonian school. att ched TO the principles
Of the Republican Party, and will support that
administration of Government winch will
guard most sacredly the RIGHTS of the States and
the rights of the people.
He pledges himself 10 sustain the policy Of the
present Administration; believing that tho -rca.
measures brought forward and maintained by
President Polk truly A7sericaa. and charac-
teristc Of n political wisdom that has secured TO
our country proud position among tho nations
of the earth. He will sustain our country with
whatever ability he may possess. in her present
war with Mexico. This war, which was foic ced
upon US by the perfidy and outrage of tho Mexican
Republic, which has been conducted with so much
wisdom and prudence BY the General Govern.
men,, and has thus far, under the manag cement
Of our skillfl Generals produced so many bril-
liant victories 10 our arms, result in lasting
honors to our country, and contribute 10 enlar rge
the amount Of human liberty and human hnpp.
ness, and the StanCdrd will present 10 the public
most readily all information connected with its
operations.
| Pre- JUDGED against no portion OF the Demo-
cratic Party, pledged 10 no nspiran,, committed
to no Clique, ANXIOUS TO extend The right hand Of
fellowship 10 all, the undersigned hopes to be able
10 WELD the Standard as an instrument in con.
cilia,ing the conflicting interests, and to unite the
whole party. His columns will be open for
liberal discussion OF political subjects, avoiding in
all cases personal abuse.