Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-15
NEWSPAPERS.
PROsP ECTUs
OF THE
aWashineton Sentinel"

principles ii will maintain, and the policy ii will ad
vOcate.
twill support cordially and earnestly the princi-
pies of the Democratic pGfyo the United States Ii
does not propose 10 be the organ OF any department
of the Government. except in far an indepen
dent maintenance of the doctrines OF that party may
represent IFS opinions and express its views.
IL will not be ambitious to commend itself 10 the
people by blind attery of their rulers. 1t will seek
public support by the bold ayowal OF the sentiments
WHICH are common 10 the genuine Democracy of the
Union, and by the condemnation of all such may
conflict with them, from whatever quarter they may
come Ii will seek 10 be (and il viii cndeavor 10 de-
the ttle) the organ the Democratic Parry of
the United States.
The SENTINEL will maintain, as a fundamental
truth of that great party, that the States formed the
Union between them by the ratification of the Con-
stitution As compact; by which, also, they created
the Federal Government, and delegated 10 IT, as their
common agent, the powers expressly specified i'm il,
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 usurpaon OF the reserved authority OF
the States by the agent of their own creation.
The SENTINEL will uphold and defend the Union
upon the basis of the rights OF The StaeS-under The
COnstItuti0n-and thus bv seduiou<iv guarding the
latter, 1t VIII the more cffectuaiy strengthen and
perpetuate the former.
With regard 10 the exercise of the powers of the
Federal Government, the SENTINEL viii take rs the
principles of its action, that Congress shall exercise
no power which has not been delegated by the Con
sttution, according TO strict and ir Interpretation
q! IFS language and spirit and that il shall seek
TO attain indirectly object through the exercise of
constitutional povG, for the direct attainment of
which 1t has no delegation po.reT. In other words,
all powers exercised must BE- clearly granted. aad all
granted powers must b. used Tor 40 purpose except
such As is clearly intended by the Constitution.
In respect 10 the internal administration of the
Government, the SENTINEL VIII sustain the settled
policy OF the Democratic party. Ii Will labor Ia in
culcate this cardinal doctrine OF Democratic internal
policy that this Government will best promote the
freedom and prosperity of the people of the States.
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anxious TO preserve liberty; and by leaving the in
dVidua states the management Of all their domestic
concerns-whle IL contents itself with guarding the
-cOnfederacy from external violence. and directing
the foreign policy OF the country the promotion
the common interests, and defence of the common
rights. and honor of the States composing il.
The SENTINEL viii advocate such progressive
foreign policy As will suit itself the eNigenc,
and correspond with the expanding Interests OF the
country. That policy should be- energetic and de
cided; but should temper finnnesS with iberalify,
and make It's highest ends consist with the strictest
principles OF justice. Sihe real interests of the com
Try upon each occasion demanding attention, will he
Its guide IN the course the SENTINEL Will pursue.
The national policy OF the world in this age :
sentiay aggressive. In the growing sense al weak
ness of some OF the nations of the Old World. and
the ambitious reStlessnesS OF others, common
tive to colonial extension has developed itself.
Our settled discrimination repel interference
from abroad with domestic concerns will promIh
us to avoid in the affairs of other countries leys
by their foreign or colonial policy peace ShouLi
ests invaded For when the selfish interests of other
nations wanpt Il foreign colonial policy, which
iniringeS upon our rights and places the pathway
nf our commerce dangerous and untricndy rival.
such policy must be resisted by remOnStrancc, and,
If need be, by
Our foreign policy should, indeed, be defensive;
but to be property detensire, il must sometimes ba
apparently aggressive Our administration should be
vigant, Watchfui and energetic. The world is full
of important movements, commercial aud political,
deeply concerning American trade and American
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CIV. We mIISt have it. We cannot avoid il If we
would. We have larger Interests and a greater
stake in the world and destiny. than every other
people. We occupy the best portion Of continent
with no neiehbors hui colony, aud worn out
anarchical deSpotsm. We the only people
whose own land, without colonial dependencies is
washed by the two great oceans of the world. Our
I agricultural productions are more varied and
essential to civilized life and human Progress
our mineral 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,
TO great extent, UNEMPLOYED and eNhauStleSs in it,
yet hidden wealth, Is az feet European trade
seeks the great East through avenues which are al
our doors. or must be made through own limits
Europe, Asia Africa, and the Isles of the sea- lsing
all around us look To the rising power, through
the agency o whose example, and widening
and extending. though peaceful Influences the
blessings oi liberty, civilization, ana religion, are
destined To triumph over the baTtarisn and super
tition of the millions OF the world. And shall such
Il people refuse To lay mold upon their destiny and
act upon the high mission 10 which called A
MISSION 80 full OF hope, though laden with rGSpon
spon>bliIfy, which, properly directed, Mist make
our conederacy the harbinger OF peace to the world
well "a the peaceful arbiter OF liz destiny.
The SENTINEL WILL therefore, advocate bold and
earnest foreign policy. such the condition of the
country demands hut il will advocate il under the
flag OF the country-nOwerc else. Its foreign policy
must be consistent with the SpOtlcss honor and I'm
impeachahlc good faith OF TIL country. To be re-
spectacle III home and abroad, and great in the
eyes of the world 4 must ask for nothing but what
Is night, and submit TO nothing that il wrong. II
I must be liberal and magnaIiiuou~ to the rights o.
others, and firm ami imnnvabe in insisting on IL.
own. Ii must III fine. he true own Interests
rights aud honor-t cauno' then be false to those o
! other nations
guided. Independent and free shall endrayor
To be honest and truthful The True friends of dem
ocratIc principles, shall cordially support and de
trnd Its enemies in the field in ambush, we shall
/ oppose, and on AL proper occasions denounce.
To our future brethren of the press we extend the
hand of friendly greeting. The SENTINEL is the ri
val ct no press oi lis own pary-te personal enemy
of none OF the other.
The present Democratic Admin >traiion has our
hest wishes for lis success the establishment OF
the great principles upon which il came into power
and IN its honest labors 10 attain such end it VIII
find the SENTINEL its friend and coadjutor.
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