Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-05-17
PROSPECTUS.
OF THE
s4 DESPATCH,
To be published in Keokuk, Iowa,
!. - BY INC. B. RUSSELL.
To be published in Keokuk, Il
BY 1NO. B. RUSSELL.

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THE undersigned, having purchased the print
ing materials OF the Iowa STATESMAN, publish
ed at Fort Madison, and made arrangements fo
obtaining an entire new supply OF newspape
type and other necessary materials suitable fo
the utilization Of newspaper which will no
suffer BY comparison with airy per iodicaI of th,
day, even in the present advanced stage of i'm
Provement in the arts and sciences, will in few
weeks, commence the publication of weekl,
newspaper. Of the above title, ir tile Cry OF
II oKUK, intending, as soon as its patronage ma,
warrant, to increase its periods of publication Il
semi-weekly, Ti-weekly, and even daily, at
i proportionate increase Of terms.
i The editor is fully aware that in this age Of
progression, the announcement Of forth-com.
ing periodical naturally awakens the enquiry as
/ to what particular object is sought TO be accom-.
plished by its establishment, as though the day
had passed by in which Editors and Printers
wrote aud labored for a LIyINGand period had
arrived in which their labor and their talents
were to be employed, at a given plice, in so
shaping the public mind that the object o: their
master may be successfully carried out; but. as
for ourself aud our undertaking, we ask a gen.
erous public to attribute to US no other motive
than that of making an honest living in profess
sion to which we were reared To accomplish
this end, we have chosen 10 give our paper DO
litical character, by advocating those principles
which have ever seemed best calculated TO pro-
mote the peace, prosperity, and happiness, and
protect, unsulled, the honor of our common
country. We so unbiased and unpledged, save
| a pledge we make to our readers. to oppose
whatever we may see amiss in the party TO which
we belong, not only that it deserve success, but
that it may crown its efforts; wfie on The other
hand, we shall keep an eye on tie opposition,
expose their trickery, and strive, in respectful
manner. to reason the candid and honest out of
their politically sinful ways, giving them elbow
room IN the path where patriots love TO tread.
With reference to the Political character Of the
DISPATCH, the editor deems it almost super flu
Gus to state that it viii be purely and decidedly
Democratic, as with too many of the old Dem
ocracy OF the State has he labored. hand in hand.
from the earliest dawn Of our political existence,
to have his political opinions brought in ques-
ton; but as there are those in the State with
whom we are, in every respect, stranger, il
may be necessary to state that the DISPATCH
will yield yea Gus and cordial support TO Dem
ocratlc Republican Principles, as laid down BY
Jefferson, and displayed in such beauty and
sPiendour by Jackson and his Republican Sue
cessors, in the several character stic features Of
their adniluistraions-WilI act in harmony and
concert with the Democracy of the State in the
use of every honorable means for the success OF
Democratic principles and Democratic Republic
cans to carry them out, and while it will endea-
vor, by every reasonable concession. to concili-
ale conflicting interests, esteemlng peace and
harmony in our ranks the prize FOR which we
should first contend. we cannot promise to ego
1t bind" sanctoning every step that mas be ia
ken BY Individual members Of ou1 party, and
thus suffer wrong after wrong to be peIpetrated
until our party shall become as unworthy OF
success as tina, against which we are Contend
ing. but will warn our brethren of their seeming
transgressions,' and if unheeded, appeal to the
people to afford the proper correction.
The local advantages possessed by this City,
for communicating the earliest intelligence. as
well as the transaction of business, have too
long been overlooked, and the call for paper
o! the character we intend to give the DISPATCH
has been too loud, to leave tie final success of
our present undertaking matter of doubt
The CITY OF KEoKUK is situated At the foot Of
The Lower RAPIDS of the Mississippi River, and
IS, Tor that portion ofthe year when Information
IS most eagerly sought, and produ bears the
highest price, the head of navi CATION of that
river. Between this City and ST. Louis, the
western termination Of the Magnetic Telegram
we have daily mail, carried by line OF SPLEEN
lid and fast running steamers. thus enabling US
10 furnish our readers with news from Washing |
on IN the short space of TwENTY-slX HOURS
Thus situated, in a City fast Increasing in pop
laton and business, dispite of disputation aid |!
litigation as to titles, where all is life and activ-
ty TO cheer and encourage, the outlet of one Of |
he most beautiful and fertile valleys in the west
ern world, fast filling up with an industrious, in
eilgent and reading community, in the empire |
county OF our young and fourshing state, with !
Willingness to endure. and determination to |
execute, 1t remains but for the people to say |
whether our task shall be pleasant and profit |
able one, or whether our rose bush shall bear
but thorns for US. Come VIA. will, we have
put our hand to the plough, determined not to |
ook back.
Having avowed the general principles by
when we shall be governed, it may not be aHiss |
n us, in order to avoid future dissatisfaction, to
make known our course on local matters, which: |
Under other circumstances, might Justly be |
teemed out of place. In locating or what is |
called the Half Breed Tract, we come as Dem |
ocrat, to labor for the fruits thereof, and not as
IN umpire. to decide upon the rights of parties |
t!sTutan' or litiSant. We come not 10 stir up
Did or create new causes of contention, in any |
manner, but with sincere desire, or determi- |
nation, as far as in us lies, 10 calm the troubled
waters. The quarre!s and disputa,iors of 9TH
'is arc matters that concern US not, and with |
which we have no interest. and intend to take |
10 part, farther than atmonish our Democratic |
riends to cease their strife, and forgetting that |
heir fabric was once divided against itself, meet |
upon the platform of concession, and, uniting as |
baHd OF brothers, prepare for the battle with |
he main enemy. This accomplished, and the |
Did empire county will again take her due and |
natural position in the State.
10 the Commercial Department of the Dis
PATCH, the strictest attention will be paid, both |
n gathering information as 70 the state Of the |
several markets, bnt also in furnishing them in |
reliable shape, SO that every farmer can. at his |
'wn freside, accurately estimate the value of |
lis own products. To enable us to accomplish !
his, the assistance Of correspondents will be ell
ragged.
Although political in its character, it is not |
he intention Of the editor, by any means, to ne
fleet the Literary Department, but will endea-
'or. by choice selection of Literary Gems, to |
ender it welcome visitor at any fireside TO |
which il may find its way. Nor will the inter-
'sts OF the Farmer be forgotten, but space will |
llways be found for inter estng articles on Ag- |
icniture. In short, the DISPATCH will contain |
il the news of the day, embodying such vari-
ty of matter that persons of every taste may |
ind In i something to please their fancy.
TIE TELEGRApHIc DISPATCH will be pub
ished Weekly, with entire new, neat and small
ype, on an imperial sheet, (size of Keokuk
ieSister,) containing as mucn Cor more) read
ng matter as any other paper in the State, and
forded to subscribers at Two Dollars per an
'um, in advance; Two Dollars and Fifty Gents,
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