The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-02
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THE UNION
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Literature, and General
Intelligence.
On and after the first day of June
next, theI' Union" will be published IN
der the joint editorial management and
control of the subscribers.
And as both ofthe undersigned have
been before the PUBLIC in different sta
t~lons--ohe Of US for nearly half a cen
fury, and the other for several years
we believe it will not be deemed AFRO.
CANT in Us to suppose that anything
more than a general declaration Of our
principles and the course which we in
tend to pursue, win be necessary at
this time.
The political character oftbe Union"
will remain unchanged. AS it has
hitherto done from the date Of its pub
LEGATION to the present time, it will con.
tinue to advocate the great principles
Of the democratic party as exponnded
by its illpslrlous founder THOMAS JEF
PERSON, and carried into successful
practice in the administration Of the
government by subsequent democratic
Presidents, principles which have SO.
cured for our beloved country an ex-
pansiop, progress, and glory unexam-
pied in the history of ancient or con-
temporary empires, and elevated it TO
the first rank among the nations of the
earth. Those principles have been
more fully developed in the original
which we published at the
commencement of the publication of
the "UNIoN,'' and republished in its
columns a few days ago. They de-
mand a system Of taxation and revenue
which shall be equal and Just upon all
classes and inaividuals expressing none
and favoring none; economy in the ex.
pendlture Of the public money; the Sc.
peration Of the fiscal aft airs of the gen
eral government flom all connection
with State instltu lions o. corporations
created by ITSELF a strict construction
of the constitution, c%onfini ng the sever.
al branches of the general government
to their particular spheres Of faction and
requiring of all a faithful performance
of duty; and especially demanding and
insisting that the President Of the
United States shall not abdicate his
high powers and bis responsibilities to
Is irresponsible cabal. under The name
Of a cabinet, who are not chosen by
he people and are not accountable to
hem at theballot-box.
Such are, in general the principles
which the "Union" will advocate, and
in performing the duties which they
have jointly assumed the undersigned
are aware. that in the present crisis it
vii devolve upon them to discuss the
policy and measures of the party in
power with freedom, and perhaps, ON
some occasions with severity. But in.
executing their high functions as con.
ductors ofthe public press, they will
not forget the dignity nor the amenities
dine to their position, while they ne.
form their duty 10 the people with the
frmness and fidelity which the occasion
may demand.
Aware that the "UNroN" is the sole
organ at the seat Of government Of the
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great democratic party which repre-.
sents the people Of the United States
not only in principles and sentiments
but also in numbers the Undersigned
will endeavor to conduct it in that liber.
al and catholic spirit which the true
interests Of their country and party de.
mand at their hands. They are moi
blind to the fact hat a republic so ex-
tensive asthis, and embracing such a wide
range Of latitude and climate, different
interests and different institutions mus
spring up apparently conflicting with
each other, but, in reality each contrib
uting to- tie advancement of the whole
This apparent conflict Of interests and
institutions o fcourse give rise to senti
ments and opinions as apparently di
verse, but which, rightly understood
: and under just restraint, can do no in
jury to each other. With regard +,
these conflicting sentiments and opini
ons. growing out Of local causes anc
institutions, it will be the object Of ii,
undersigned NOT to interfere except I
incalcate concession aud ~corbearanee q,
all sides and to secure to each the Jus
protection which the constitution pro
misses. I'D r.
Our e%ndeavors will Sc to unite al
the elements ofthe democratic parly i
support ofits common principles and il
an effort to regain its ascendencv
which has been lost bv the mistake,
trust and confidence which some of IL
. members have reposed in a man, now
occupying the presidency, who bac
Il gained high military honors Il, . LII,