The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-23
Prospectus or the Wasf.l aSson Union.

prospectus
The undersigned having purchased this paper OF
Thomas Richie. esq. il will IN future be conducted by
A J. Donelson according to the principles of the old
democratic republican party The editor enters upon his
task with deep sense Of the responsibilities hshas
sumed bat while he distruss his qualifications for the
ariuous duties which the persuasons Of friends more
than his own incnaons have imposed him, he takes
hiApost with firm determination that the expectations
Of those friends shall be disappointed by any
his pat Of energy consistency, courtesy. and firm
adherence to those great principles on which the honor
glory and prosperity Of the country depend Although
unacquainted with the management OF newspaper press,
yet he is not without experience in public affairs lie
has been persuaded a this experience could be bene
cally exeed in restoring union 10 tie democratic party,
and in sustaining By that the ascendency OF those
principles Of public policy received from Washington,
Jefferson, and Jackson, under whose benign influence the
republic has advanced rapidly to prosperity and great
ness
The Union will advocate principles. not men and it
will be conducted as 10 furnish no pretex for the i'm
pu alton that will be devoted the service of any po-
lca aspant or become the organ Of any combination
formed for the personal political advancement OF lis
members contrary the principles and usages OF the dem
ocratc party II will be devoted TO the service OF this
party BY rebuking those who would depart from its
principles, or mar the beauty OF lis creed by the in
PRODUCTION of dangerous doctrines. Ii will seek TO
moderate sectional strife; it will oppose the forma-
ton OF sectional parties, and not only endeavor 10
restore harmony 10 the democratic party, but make
every effort to fraternal feelings between the
various sections of the confederacy, by dissemina-
ting national sentiments. by unfolding and defend
ing the constitution, and by maintaining the rights
suitable occasions the blessings which flow from the
national compact in contrast with the inevitable evils OF
diecordant and belligeran. States In order to accom-
plish these important ends, strict construction of the
constitution will be sustained and forbearance 10 ex
ercse doubtful powers most earnestly insisted on Rev
duties and constitutional currency will be senu-
ously advocated in opposition to protective tariffs,
bank charters, and other similar The waste
full and demoTaizipg system OF internal improvements
by the federal government will be earnestly opposed
while every effort vii! be made TO expose federal ex.
travagance, and bring back the government 10 the whole
some principles OF economy
The great object of the Union is compass politi-
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sively to politics 1t viii endeavor 10 keep up with the
spirit OF the and TO present all discoveries in science
art, and more especially chronicle all improvements
relative to agriculture, commerce, and manufactures
which may promote the interests and lead 10 the adorn
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