Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-19
NEWSPAPERS.
PRoSP ECTUS
OF THE
aWashinetcn Sentinel"

In doing so, it is proper should make known the
principles 1t viii maintain, and the policy it viii adj
vocate.
1t will support cordially and earnestly the princi
pies OF the Democratic Tur;yof the United STATES. Ii
does not propose N be the orgaR OF any department
OF the "c' eminent, except IN so far As an inicpcn-
dent maintenance OF the doctrines of that party may
represent It's opinions and express its views
Ii VIII not he ambitious to commend its,if to the
people by blind attery of their rulers. Ii will seek
public support by the bold ayuwal of the sentiments
which common to the genuine Democracy Of the
Union, and by the condemnation ct all such as NAV
conflict with them. from whatever quarter tirs may
come 1t Will seek to h" (ani y yi ci,deRSor to de-
serve the t'ie) the organ of tho Democratic Party Of
the United States,
The SENTINEL viii maintain, as a fundamental
truth 81 that great party, that the States formed the
Union between them by the ratification of the Con-
StitutOn "a compact; by which, also. they created
the Federal Government, and delegated to it, their
common agent, the powers expressly specified i'm it.
with an explicit reservation OF all Others to the
States, or to their separate governments The exer-
else OF any powers beyond those thus delegated is
therefore, an uS'rpaon OF the reserved authority of
tfa states by the agent of their own creation.
The SENTINEI. will uphold and defend the Union
upon the basis o: the rights cf the Staies-rnpt The
Constuion-and thus by scdar,,isty guarding the
latter, 1t VIII TIE t:@ Ciiec;uaily strengthen and
pcrp.tttatr t,.n fhFtneT.
With regard TO the exercise of line po,ycrs of The
Federal Government, the SENTINEL will take as the
principles OF Its action. that Congress shall exercise
no power which has not been delegated ny HE Con
Stuon. according Ia 4 strict and fair Interpretation
OF It's language and sriris; and t'lat Il sSa moi seek
to attain ,ndireciky r'eri through the exercise of
constitutional Sotrpr. ir the direct attainment of
Wfitt4 has no delegation Of pGUcr I'm other words
all powers exercised must be clearly granted and ali
granted powers must be u:cd for purpose except
such a. Is clearly intended by the Constitution.
r IN respect To the internal administration CT the
. Government, the SENTINEL win sStan the settled
policy OF the Democratic PARTY II VIII tabor to in
cuicite this cardinal doctrine o. Democratic internal
policy that this Government will best promote the
,.,rft,- 40 Al.
by being less ambitions 10 exercise power and more
anxious to preserve liberty; and by leaving the in
dlVidua States the management nf ~. llcr domestic
comccrrs-while it CONTENTS iiscli with guarding the
conc'icracy tra',i external violence and directing
the mrecii policy of The country the promotion of
INC common interests, and defence of the common
rights, and honor OF the states composing it.
The SENTINEL will advocate such progressive
foreign policy will suit Itself "a the eyiuencieS
and correspond viii, the expanding interests of the
country. That rcIicy should be energetic and de
cH"d; hiit Should temper firnness with lbe,aiiiy,
ana max" It's highest ends consist with Tie strctcst
principles Of Justice The real Interests of In. conn
ry upon each ocras'ei demanding attention, will be
It's 9i'ide IN ttr course the SENTINEL will pursue.
Inc NATIONAL policy OF The world in this age is es-
srniaily aggressive In the growing sense of weak
ness {" some of the nation, %; the Old World, and
INC '''lpu"'is r"rt"SSucSS OF others, common
! TIVE To colonial extension las developed itself
Our settled determination tn fepel interference
tfO al Dad with our domestic concerns. viii nrC,tnpt
us to avoid II ia the htar> oi other countries, nfless
Ivy their foreign or colonial policy, peace should
he thrcafrnrd security ndnrtrci, or our inter
cS:s invaded. Fnr when the selfish interests OF other
nations prompt Il foreign colonial policy. y i,ich
inri'ges upon our rights, and places in the pathway
OF CIR commerce. dangerous AMI umirirulIy rival
suc! policy must he resisted by rcmolStrance and
! il need De, ny war.
our f"reica policy should, indeed, he defensive;
bnt IN be- property dcfenSirc, must sometimes he
apparently cS.rcssirc. Our administration should he
NgIiant. watchii:l, and energetic The world il full
OF important movements, commercial and political,
! deeply concerning hmertcnn trade and American
power. IL Il time We mad an American foreign poll
| cE. We must have IT. We cannot avoid il l.! we
would. We have larger Interests; AMI a greater
stake H. the World ami its destiny than every other
people We Orcupy the best portion of d continent,
! with no ucig'lhorS but a colony, and a worn on,
! anarciical de>potiSIn. We the only puopl,.
Whose own land, without colonial dependencies, l.
washed by the Two great oceans of the world. Our
! agricultural productions more varied and more
essential 10 civilized life. and to human progtesS-
ouf nincra! and manufacturing RESOURCES more vast
our facilities and capacity tor internal and foreign
/ commerce more extended than those of any other
! people living under one government. A continent.
10 great extent, GneNplorcd and cAlastless in its
yet hidden wealth. Is at our feet. European trade
seeks The great East thror.h avenues which are AT
our doors, or must be made through limits.
Europe, Asia, Africa and the Isles of the sea. living
all anund ~ look to the rising power, through
! the agency OF whose example, aud ever widening
ana extending, though peaceful intfrcnces, the
blessings OF liberty civilization, aid religion are
destined to triumph over the barba;iNn and super
SItion Of the millions OF the world And shall such
people refuse to lay hold upon their DESTINY and
act upon the high mission to which il Is called! A
mission 80 full Of hope, though so laden with respor-
spo'sibility, which, if properly directed, must make
our contcdcacy the harbim.er OF peace to the world
* well a the peaceful arhitcr Of its destiny.
-! The SENTINEL will. therefore, advocate bold and
earnest foreign Ioiicy, such the condition of the
country demands but II VIII advocate it under the
FLAG OF the cou t'ry-n0worc Else Its foreign policy
must b. consistent with the spotlass honor and tiri
impeachable good faith of the country. To be re-
spectacle III home and abroad, and III be great i'm the
eyes OF tie world I must ask ior nothing but what
: II right. and submit To nothing that is wrong. Ii
must be liberal and magnaiinoIis TO the rights OF
others, and firm and iinpvabc in insisting on its
| own IL mist, i'll fine, be It's own Interests
rights. and hoIorit then be false to those of
! other nations.
such, then, il the chart by which we shall he
| guided. Independent and free, we shall endeavor
to be honest and truthful. The true friends OF dem
Ccrac principles we shall cordially support and
fcnd It, enemies i'll the field III ambush we shall
| oppose. and on all proper occasions dcnounce.
To our future brethren of the press. extend the
hand OF friendly greeting. The SENTINEL is the IL
val OF no press OF Its own party-te personal enemy
! of none OF the other.
The present Democratic Administration has our
bhat wishes Tor IFS success III The establishment
the great principles upon which came into Iowrr:
ana in lis honest labors 10 attain such end il Will
find The SENTINEL its friend and coadjutor.
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