Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-13
TIE VIRGINIA PATRIOT

The undos gned propose 10 publish in Iynchhurg,
under The above Tile, riweehly Newspaper, devoted
10 the support Of VINO principles aud of the domestic
interest OF VIRGINIA. The avoNal Of The principles
which Will govern hcm constitutes a creed simple, yet
comprehensive. Advocating Republican construction
Of the powers by the States upon the Federal Govern
ment, aid opposing tie exercise ofany doubtful dis
creonary authority they will test the acts Of erey ad
minstTaon Ly the spIrIt Of the CONSTITUTIONS by appa
rent punty Of motive aud by efficiency OF result
Entertaining salulary disrusl of EXECUTIVE pow
ers, they repose copding reliance in the RErREsENr,
TIvts Of he people; the first mpelled by faction, or
mtslod by ambition by individual will the
sword and the strong box may absorb in its destructive
influence the powers of every coordinate department:
the latter fair exponent of HE degree Of popular virtue
and Of popular knowledge. dependent ut short intervals
upon the people iJf a renewal Of thor authority, can
never heray the rights eonded 10 them, long these
rights shall be appreciated worthy of preseTvation.
Never forgetting in the modification of measures, the
mnahy OF men, that upon these principles rcposo
the pcrmanency and the freedom Of the Republic, they
will steadily advocate;
l. The reduction OF Ercclfire influence, and the in
crease OF Executive responsibility.
= The divorce Of the Executive from the Treasury
and the Gus ody and control Of the public money by oil
Gers exclusively accountable To the Representatives Of the
people.
> An adequate protection 10 American interests es
sentla 10 the property aud independence OF the lepub
lie.
d. The punishment of n,oleranc and prescription,
and the beslowa Of offices merely ministerial and suho
dihae. according the moral and official qualifications
81 applicants or incumbonts.
Subject 10 these principles they will advocate the
lection 81 ZACHARY TAYLOR rs the next President Of
the Dnited States. Satisfied that in his integrity wis
dom aud patriotism, hc belongs IN spirit 10 the for
which they strike assured by his implicit obedience Ia
the authorities OF his country, that he will respect the
limitations Of the tuition and the commands of the
law: and recognizing in his position. unlramelled by
engagements. elevated privilege of sustaining with
zeal. of opposing with freedom, the measures Of his
administration. according they may comport. or
lIc with those cardinal principles Of domestic REFORM
and foreign policy. which caused the formation Of the
WING parry and which Ill render lis conservative
agency Invaluable.
hey viii cndeavor 10 promote the true interests Of
NrglLla, advocating such measures OF DoMEsTic i'm
IroVencnt, may stem udcluus and practical, and Ell
hcent to secure 10 the SOUTH the advantages o
cheap transportation, aud direct with then
nufkc's and with other portionsut the State. They Will
advocate the Of EDuC lrIoN. by discussing every
practicable measure for the improvement o popular intel
lIIeuCe. They III carefully communicate all inorma
tlon adapted 10 the AGRICULTURAL Improvement ui the
adjacent sections Of the State, aud Will encourage the in
PRODUCTION and establishment Of manufacturing. and OF
other lHlcesis by dnsng abroad a and auhon
lie estimate OF the advantages which Virginia extends 10
enterprise and capital and they siIl by every proper
effort cndeavor TO build up the great interests Of nte
gencc. wealth ami population, upon which the prosperity
OF Nrglna and her future influence in the federal GOV
eminent so essentially depend.
Price Of ui-wcekly paper 81 90 Ter annnm in ad-
JOSEPH X. IRVING.
w. NJ. BURWELL.
J. c. YOUNG.