The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-02-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE NATIONAL ERA.
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
VOLUME WISH.

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
9. BAILEY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR; JOHN @
WHITTIER, CORRESPONDING EDITOR.
THE NATIONAL ERA is an Anti-Slavery, Political snS
Il Literary Newspaper
brief summary of the PRINCIPLES and we ar,
prepared at all proper times to maintain will to show
the character and course of the Era
We hold
That Slavery is repugnant to Natural Right the Law Of
Christianity the Spirit of the Age and the essential
Of our Republican Institutions:
That Emancipation, without compulsory expstrstion
high duty, demanded alike by Justice and Expedenoy:
That there is but and ectusl mode Of
Slavery and that by law be enacted by the States
which It exists:
That Slavery have lawful being in Territory under
the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States:
That Congress is bound to exclude il from all Territory
belonging that may hereafter belong the United
States:
That the American Union the bond Of Peace the organ
of Language and Civilization the medium Of Ere.
Trade among the States and Territories stretch
ing from the Atlantic the Pacific shores Of this Continent
the Refuge Of suffering millions from the Ola World and
Safeguard against it's Ambition and Intrigue price
less value the Cause of Human Progress that
Is enough intelligence and virtue in its members exn
gush Slavery the single that dsturbs its harmonss
mpairs It's energies alloys its benefits threatens ts
stability;
That Federal Constitution ought to be SO amended
ple directly and to limit his Of ONCE four years
making him thereafter ineligible; aud to be still further
amended give to the People of the States tn.
election Of their United States Senator's changing
| of office from six to four years:
That the Post Once Department ought to be separated
from the Chief Executive the Postmaster General and
the local Postmasters being elective by the People
power Of removal for just Sufficient lodged in
hands Of the Postmaster General:
That postage on all newspapers Of certain size for al
distances should be cent all letters under half
ounce for all distances prepaid hefankne
privilege should be abolished and negotiations be instituted
for purpose Of securing free exchanges within reasonable
limits between the newspapers Of Europe and the United
States and reduction to the lowest point possible in h
postage letters passing between foreign
own:
That the public lands should be held trust for the ben
eft Of the People ofthe United States to be granted
tied quantities to actual settlers who are landess:
That the homestead ought to be exempt from or exc
! cuton for debt
That restrictions among the several States
| and between all nations, ought to be removed:
That Congress ought 20 make due appropriations for i'm
provements demanded by the interests Of with
foreign nations amcng the States provided they no
purely local their benefits and be proper subjects
State or individual enterprise
| In maintaining views, shall fearlessly use tn
rights while respect the courtese of Free Discussion
conceding those who may differ from u.s. what claim
ourselves, the credit of honest motives.
Such reports the proceedings of Congress will be gve
will convey correct idea not only of its action but of it
spir. and policy.
| The FoRKIcN CORRESPONDENCE of the Era is at leas
eqna in value and interest that of any Journal in tn
| country
The LITERARY MISCELLANY Of the Era is amply proyi
ded for JOHN q. WHITTIER the Poet will continue Cor
responding Editor. By arrangement with that popua
writer GRACE Greenwood her services have been
for the Era ercuSirey beginning the frat Of January
next. Mrs. EMMA d. +. N. SoUrHwoRrH the America,
Novelist who became known the public through tn
columns Of paper has engaged to furnish story for
new volume
| Among other contributors may name Dr. WILLIAs
| ELDER, the Hon HESRY b. STANTON, MARTHA RUSSELL
MARY IRvrNo, ALICE and PHGBs CAREY and Mrs. II.
Srows-names familiar and attractive.
Having thus made ample arrangements for the Genera
Departments Of the Paper shall devote ourselves
particularly to AntSlavery and Political Discussions TAX
ing keep readers advised Of ali important reform
movements and current events.
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rance.
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GAMALTEL BAILEY.
PS. The volume always begins the first Of January.
wAsHrsoros d. c., Nopenber 49, 1850