Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-04-14
PROSPECTUS
THE REPUBLICAN,.
A monthly Journal of Politics, Reuiews,

a NECESSITY for the establishment
/ IN of DEMOCRATIC JOURNAL, of the
Magazine form, at the seat of government,
has been long acknowledged to exist. A
monthly periodical, devoted to the exposi
lion and defence of Democratic policy, if
conducted with Independence Of dictaiion,
and without servIlily TO men, cliques, or
sections, would BE OF great service and
value. While it served TO elevate the
standard of our literature, it would be the
vehicle through which prominent members
of the Democratic party could communi-
their thoughts and sentiments to the people.
Presenting carefully treatises
on the policy of government, it would
serve TO give tone to the Democratic journ-
ais throughout the country, as we'll as to
unite and concentrate their action 10 anv
given end. The absence of such journal
has been long felt and deplored, but no
steps have been hitherto taken 10 supply
the deficiency.
The plan of the journal which it is pro.
posed 10 establish, has been carefully con-
sidered and digested and has received the
cnntenance and patronage of large num-
Der of leading Democrats, representing
what are supposed to be various interests
In the Democratic party.
"The Republican" will support that
policy, in the administration of the Gener-
al Government, advocated by the Demo.
cratic Republican party.
1t will hold, that IN adjusting any tariff
of duties upon imports, the sae object
should he to obtain a sufficient revenue for
the economical administration of the go
vernment.
1t will hold that the finances of the GO
vernment should be managed by the GO
vernment itself, independently Of the con-
troll or agency of banks or banking insti-
tutions-giving a steady support to the
plan of an Independent Treasury, and on
q y admitting such changes in It's details as
o NAV be found necessary by experience to
its perfect success.
A II will advocate, in the disposal of the
pubIic domain, liberal course towards
actual settlers, affording them every facil-
ity and encouragement, not inconsistent
with the Constitution.
IL would hold that this country is con-
federation of independent severely mites,
. whose interest it is TO remain united, that
j. The peculiar institutions in each OF those
y States are purely domestic, and conse-
;: ouently subject of local policy, indePen'
dent of the supervision and interference
of other members Of the confederacy;
that when Congress attempts to legsIate
upon or concerning slavery, II grossly IN,
vades the rights of both individuals and
communities, and commits great constI-
sulional wrong; that the the safety OF
The Union and the prepetulty oil our re-
nublican institutions demands every hon.
est citizen to repress the agitation OF any
t and every prominent cause OF discoro ana
disunion.
II will hold that the proceeds arising
from the sale of the public iaads % MAS 80.
tended by the grantors Of General Go
vernment, and should not therefore be per-
yeried from its legiilate use, by being dis
tributed among the States.
II will hold that the Constitution Is n
grant by sovereign and confederate States
to the corporation Of the general govern
ment. Of certain powers, limited and spe.
CITED in the Constitution itself, and will
contend for a strict construction OF the
powers granted: Consequently, II Will OPP
nose tide creation of a national bank, a
protective s, stem Of duties, and the appll-
cation of the funds OF government TO lhe
furtherance Of any improvements not eVi'
dehtly necessary to the general welfare,
2 to carry out the duties directly assigned
to the general government.
On matters Of general inierest-or
mooted points Of literature, science Inc
arts-the editor will form his own opinions
with care. avow them with irankness, aho
sunnort them with energy.
As such n iournal-being undertaken
for The General good-shouId not be pros
tituted TO the political advancement oi III
diyiduaIs, it must be distinctly unoers,ooo
that il will never be conducted TOT inc pen
fit of aspirants TO presidential nomlna
ton. lis office is defepce OF Democrat
ic policv, and the calculation OF Demo
cratic principles-not the qualification
nerson4l vanity-and to the duties OF ~
Office i, will ne strictly confined
onl An editor has been selected IN the per
TED SON of Mr.. Thomas Dunn English oil New
us York, a gentleman OF experience a"'
or ability. and 10 hum all communication
lall relating 10 the editorial department mus
LOT be addressed. ~,
oil "The Republican" will be issued month
". n, the Civ of Washington. The ars
;Tt, number, for July, 1917, VII be issueu y
mai advance OF the regular time OF puo''ca"o''
ing -abou. the 9Th of April order 70 a. .,
iZ' low persons at di lance an oppor'Dnir'.
10 to examine the style and manher OF :"
- work. ,;on. w;l
Wit - 10 naoes. octave. printed 10 boio
ord handsome type, on fine white paPer--lIa