The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-06-04
Ohio Statesman
PROSPECTUS

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Three months since lie Ohio Statesman
came into my hands, after an absence
hom its editorial columns Of one year and
four months. Circumstances over whicl
] then had no control, required that
should use ii, and in doing 80 made q
statement and offered il 10 the public in
these wor de-
I again enter upon the responsible and
iqnportan trust Of editor and proprietor Of
the Ohio Staiesman. In thus again launch
ing into the sea Of politics, can offer no
pledge but deyotionto the great end and
\ aim Of old and long tried democratic prin.
ciples and the party, as founded BY the i'm.
mortal jefferson. To rally the sound
heads and honest hearts TO one greatstand-
ard ofrepublican truths, will be the object
and ardor of my soul. We are defeated
at various points, only from awant ofhar-
mony and action No one can critically
examine the returns of elections for the
last year, and not be convinced Of this.
There is nothing, then, 10 discourage dem>
ocrats, but a thousand arguments to
4 strengthen them 10 renewed life and ener
gy. Have the pledge Of the veteran
democrats--the old and the young--ot our
glorious State, that they will lend help
ing hand to achieve result that will be
both honorable and full ofhope to patriotic
sreemen! j feel a confidence that shall
be sustained in this resolve, b, the united
energies ofthe democracy ofthe State, 90
\ long as Ishall have an eye single to the
great principles Of pure republicanism
and the certain triumphs ofthe democratic
pal ". Without any further apology, then,
l.fling my flag to the breeze, trusting TO
the noble democracy ofcur te to keep
itthere flying.
N The response to this announcement
from all parts of the country was of that
hearty, feeling and enthusiastic Charace
ter, that made me fear that could not I'LL
ahe expections OF my democratic friends
but judging from the foundering and
spitefulness Of our opponents, | am cheer
ed with the hope that am yet able to do
service in The cause, and II is with the
greatest satisfaction thatl now announce
10 the democracy Of Ohio, (whateyer re-
ports may have been ipdustriously circu' |
lated through the country,) that shall
dit, print and publish the Ohio Statesman,
durIngs for ought know, the balance Of
emy life. ! ask only the support of the
democracy of the State as an editor and
as priuter--I have no leader but the
people TO follow, political or ambitious
ends TO comsummate, but desire only
for the triumph OF the democratic party,
the success of republican principles and
the happiness, prosperity and glory of our
noble State. ! expect TO be wronged,
persecuted villiGed and hunted down by
my political opponents, for have, be-
lieye very few personal ones; but while |
have the confidence and warm support OF
the one hundred aud sirty thousand demo
crafs in our State and the good will Of
those out oft, feel all powerful against
their robberiesand bid defiance to their
worst endeayors.
Two years ago the federalists had ma
jority in the Legislature, and in the very
face of law and obligations, deprived me Of
printing, which, until then, no party ever
disturbed. The Supreme Court granted
an injunction to stay their hlgh-banded
acts; but in defiance Of laws and courts,
they ordered the printing done at the office
oftheir organ, in this city. This year the
democrats Of the Senate being in the ma
jority, passed resolution giving such
printing as they had constitutional cons
lrol over me. And now, TO wreak their
vengeance and crafty their spite, they
threaten to dissolve the State Governs
ment, rather than pay for work done, and
which they have appropriated to their own
use.
/ intend that these things shall be exs
posed to the world--that the people of
Ohio may see how their confidence has
been betrayed, aud their honor sacrificed.
Intend to expose not only their inius- 8
tice to myself, but show their disregard of
the rights and interests of the whole peo.
ple--their hatred of their own country,
and their alliances with the enemy.
Will our democratic friends throughout
the State aid us in this, by giving our pa !
per all the circulation they can! Will they
not step forward in this emergency, and
aid us in Sighting against the robbery and
Injustice oflawless Representatives of the j
people? Shall we not find in the stern
and stout hearts OF this State, full of
sett to the malignant spirit Of the federa- ,
list, which leave no act nudonc thatis sup- i
posed will injure US! ask. that my
friends will give. as near as possible, an /,
Of speaking through the col !
lmns ofmy paper to every democratic vo-
Ter in the State, that full refutaiion of /,
lbeir faisehoods, ana exposition OF their .
conduct may every where be at hand = j
u each one of our subscribers would pro. !,
cure one more, we would be more Than
for all the injuries the fede-
ralsts can ipaict by their illgolten and r
brief power. The State must be redeem. !
ed from the spoilers--men who would de-
grade white people, by making our State
the depot Of the whole colored population
Of the South TO fill up our common schools
and compete with the laboring whit man
are not fiji to secure peace or order with
in our borders, or 10 be intrusted with
power. Let every democrat, prepare in
time for the work before US and OHIO
WILL BE REDEEMED! The people
will no longer submit TO be inroads the
federal wings are making upon all their
cherished rights and safe principles, and