Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-02
TIE VIRGINIA PATRIOT
ND SOIIIu-M ESIERN ADVOCATE

THE undersigned propose to publish in Iynchburg,
nnder the above title, a Iri- weekly Newspaper devoted
To the support of ING principles and of the domestic
interests u VIRGINIA. The avowal of the principles
which will govern them constitutes n creed simple, yet
comprehensive. Advocating a Republican construction Of
The powers by the States upon the Federal Government,
and opposing the exercise OF any doubtful or discretion
AIRY authority. they will test the acts of ere,y admiuistra-
tlou by the spirit of the Constitution, by apparent purity
Of motive and by efficiency of result.
Entertaining a saluiary distrusi of EXECUTIVE pow
ers, they reposc a c%onlidlng reliance in the REPRESENTA-
rIvEs OF The people the fast lmpelled by faction, or ms
led by ambition controlling by individual will the sword
and the strong box may absorb III It's destructive influence
the powers of every co ordinate department the latter a
fair Exponent Of the degree OF popular virtue, and Of pop
ular knowledge, dependent at short intervals, upon the
people. for a renewal Of their authority, can never betray
the rights confdcd TO them, so long as these rights shall
be appreciated as worthy If preservation. Never forge,
ting in the modification of measures, OF the m%ulabllty OF
men that upon these principles repose the pertnanency and
the freedom of the Republic, they will steadily advocate
/. The reduction of Executive influence, and the
Increase OF Executive responsibility.
2. The divorce of the Executive from the Treasury,
and the custody AID control of the public money by officers
exclusively accountable 10 the Representatives. Of the
people.
3. An adequate protection to American interests as es-
sential To the prosperity aud independence OF The Repub
4. The punishment Of intolerance. aud prescription,
and the besluwal Of offices merely ministerial aud suboT-
dlnate, according to the moral and Official qualifications
Of applicants or incumbents.
Subject to these principles they will advocate the
election Of Z.cnARY TAYLOR as the next President Of
the United States. Satisfied that in his integrity. wis
dom and patriotism, he belongs in spirit 10 the cause
for which they strike; assured by his implicit obedience
to the authorities Of his country, that he will respect the
limitations Of the constitution and the commands Of the
law: and recognizing in his position so untIalnelled by en-
gagements AN elevated privilege oisustaining with zeal pr
of opposing with freedom, the measures Of his admins
ration, according as they may comport, or conflict with.
lhuse cardinal principles of domestic reform, and of for
eign policy, which caused the formation of the WING
party, and which will ever render its conservative agen-
cy invaluable.
They will endcayor To promote the true interests of
Virginia, advocating such measures of DOMESTIC i'm
provement as may seem judicious and practical, and ef
ticient To secure to the SoUTH WEST the advantages of
cheap transportation, and direct intercourse with their
markets and with other portions ofthe State. They Will
advocate the cause OF EDucATIoN,b by discussing every
practicable measure ior the improvement OF popular intel
Ilgence. They will carefully communicate all lnlonna-
ton adapted to he AGRICULTURAL improvement of he ad-
Jacent sections Of the State, aud Will encourage the intro
ductiun and establishment of manufacturing, and ofolher
interests, by dltusing abroad a correct and authentic est
mate of the advantages which Virginia extends To enter
prise and capital ; and they will by every proper effort
end savodr Ia build up HE great interests Of intelligence
wealth aud population upon which the prosperity Of Nir-
gina and her future ftluence lnthe Federal Government
81 essentially depend.
Price Of i~ri-weehly paper 81 60 per annum in advance.
JOSEPH X. IRVING.
w. NJ. BURNyELL,
}. c. YOUNG.