Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-25

THE UNION;
A Daily, Semi-weekly, and Week
ly Newspaper
Published at Washington, d. c., and devoted tt
Politics, Literature, and General Intelligence.
On and after the first day of June next, the
"UNloN" will be published under the joint edito
rial management and control of the subscribers.
As both of the undersigned have been before the
public in different stations-one of US for nearly
half century, and the other for several years
we believe it will not be deemed arrogant in us to
suppose that anything zaore than general decla-
ration of our principles, and the course which we
intend to parsue, will be necessary ar this time.
The political character of the "UNIoN'' will
remain unchanged. As it has hitherto done from
the date OF its publication to the present tine, il
will continue to advocate the great principl Of
tho democratic party as expounded by its illustri
Gus founder, 1EoMXs JEFFE RsoN. and carried in
to successful practice in the administration of the
government by subsequent democratic Presidents
principles which have secured for our beloved
county an expansion, progress and glory unex
ampled in The history of ancient or Contemporary
empires, & elevated it 10 the first rank among the
nations Of the earth. Those principles have been
more fully developed in the original Prospectus
which was published at the commencement of the
publication of the "UNoN" and re-pnblished in
its columns few days ago. They demand sys-
tern oftaxation and revenue which shall be equal
and just upon all classes and individuals, oppress-
ing none and favoring none-economy in the ex-
pendtere of the public tGaneys-the separation of
the fiscal affairs Of the general government from
| all connection with State institutions or corpora
tions created by ltsef-a strict construction Of the
constitution, combining the several branches of the
general government to their particular spheres of
action, and requiring of all faithful performance
of duty; and especially demanding aud insisting
that the President of the United States shall moi
abdicate his high powers and his responsibilities
to irresponsible cabal under the name of binet
who were not chosen by the people, and are not
accountable at the ballot box.
Such are, in general, the principles which the
"UNIoN" will advocate; and in performing the
duties which they have jointly assumed, the I'M
derslgnea are aware that, in the present crisis, it
will devolve upon them to discuss the policy and
measures Of tlleparty in power with freedom, and
perhaps, on Bome occasion, with severity. But,
in executing their high fuac,ions as conductors Of
the public press, they will not forget the dignity
nor the amenity dae to their high position, while
they perform their duty to the people with the
frmness and fidelity which the occasion may de-
mand.
Aware that the ~ MON" is the sole organ at
the seat of government, of the great democratic
party, which represents the United States not
only in principles and sentiments, but also in num-
bers the undersigned will endeavor to conduct it
in that liberal and catholic spirit which the true
interest of the country and partyHemands at their
hands. They are not blind to tho fact that in
republic so extensive as this, and embracing such
wide range Of latitude and climate, different in
erests and must spring up ap-
parently conflicting with each other, but, in real
ty, contributing to the advancement Of the whole
This apparent conflict of interests and institutions
of course, gives rise to sentiments and opinions as
apparently diverse, but which, rightly understood,
and under just restraint, can 'aono injury to each
other. With regard to these conflicting sentiments
and opinions growing out of local causes and nsti-
tutons, it will be the object of the undersigned
not to interfere except to lnculcae concession and
forbearance oil sides, AID 10 secure to each the
just protection which the constitution promises to
ALL
Our endeavors will be to unite all the elements
ofthe democratic party in support Of its common
principles, and in effort to regain its ascendency
which has been lost by the mistaken trust and
confidence which-sonle gifts members have repos
ed in man, now Occupying the presidency, who
had gained high military shonors in a noble and
patriotic cause. and who, iii order to attain the
highestcivl honors, made promises and pledges
which he has, from incapacity to fulfil his high
thus betraying to the enemy those who confided
in him, and bringing disgrace upon the Presiden-
tial office.
In carrying out these purposes and intentions,
the undersigned feel that they shall stand in need
Of the active and energetic cooperation and sup
port of the undivided democracy ofthe county,
The party in power has secured its ascendency By
a fraud aponthes people, and has most shameiully
violated all the, pledges which 1t made to attain
power. 1t will endeavor to maintain its ascend
ency by the same Inscriptions means. 1t is the
party representing the foreign sentiments s. prin-
ciples now too openly prevalent in this country,
and which are at war with the principles of our
governmental and with popular liberty. 1t is the
party that always allies itself with every foreign
enemy with which our country may happen to be
at variance. lit is the tparty that espoused the
cause OF Great Britain in the war of 1912, and
leagued with Mexico in the war of 1915. Sound
political morality, fidelity to republican principles,
and that spirit Of true patriotism which ever
frowns upon treachery to ones country, require
that this party shall be expelled from the power
which it has gained by such reprehensble means,
and is now exercising for such unjustifable ends.
And in this great work we invoke the energetic
and unt.ing aid Of every patriot and every friend
to republican liberty and free government, assur-
ing them that we shall endeavor not to be want
ing ia honest efforts to accomplish that part of the
work Of reform which may devolve upon us.
But, while the "UNloN" will be mainly devo-
ted to politics, it will net overlook the demands Of
the domestic circle. ut will coatain all the i'm
portant news Of the day, and devote reasonable
portion of is columns to matters of interest relating
to science, the arts, and general literature.
THOMAS RICHIE.
EDMUND BURKE.
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