Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-15
STATE NOMINATIONS !:
SAIJ.Af)aI.

In making this, editorial bow, to the citizens
of Ciearie1i. it becomes duty to state briefly.
the position. we occupy--the principles we advo-
cate, and the course We intend. to pursue
We have come among YOU as stranger, to take
charge of paper owns Il by us, but by port on
of yourselves, and while we duly appreciate the
honor If we may be allowed the expression we al
50 deeply feel the responsibility attending ri ,ht
and proper discharge of our duties The position
of an Editor is at all times an unenviable one
in our case it is peculiarly Unac9uainteI, in
great measure, with the business and resources of
tie county, necessarily dependant upon 9TH
for information. whi,h in many instances. may.
perhaps, prove incorrect. AMI when to this add
the novelty of the position.-our youth and com
parative ihezperience. i: may not singular, if
SHOULD approach the task with degree of
tiridity and fear. We sh ALL however, filth
fII,y a.i fearless'y, to discharge duties
employers, to party, AMI to the Public, that,
when CTR editorial career may be run, can re-
sign tae chair with the proud satisfaction of clear
conscience.
In Politics fully adopt the creed. and advo-
este the principles of the Whig Party. To cult
yaEe the ar-s os oea,e,-.o adj to the prosperity.
the virtue the Intelligence, and the happiness of
orr peOple-to give n influence to the cause Of
freedom that armies acl navies cannot restraint
10 preserve Union, and conduct il as to hand
it down. no: only impaired. but improved to the
latest ages Of postsrity-these the Whig prin-
ciples for wtich we battle We Ioye those Prine-
PIES and love the " his with all its noble
and inspiring associations to well to desert them
IL is the name Of the advocate OF freedom and of
man in all past ages-the name under which our
patriot Sires fou ght for and obtained our Nation
al Independence And thou III we like them haze
me. with disaster and defeat still shall glor-
,use be pressed forylrl ard onward, with the
spirit of our Wb ancestors, final and decisive
triumph.
In our editorial coniuct. it shall always be our
low. personal, and vuger quarrels
y. ss---. e.,rsAlres to The
. re:lttcrs AMI in all
Sam. Sick says. argue the ease" While we can
never shrink from controversy conducted in a
proper spirit, AMI with respectable opponent. we
will still never ssak one.-much less notice those
guilty Of low blaguardism and vile abuse.
We shall labor to make paper, what its name
signifies true ..R ftsrs zu's JoarVzl one that
shall be to him no. only of pleasure but
Of information and instruction where he can al
ways look not only for the state of the markets,
and the price of lumber, but for news. morals and
literature. 4 paper that shall be to him a compan-
ion. not alone on his tedious voyage through the
crooks and bends of our fair Susquehanna. but in
his family circle his shop, his cabin his store and
Lis counting room.
And now. in conclusion. expressing cur pleasure
at making the acouap tance of the citizens of Clear
fei5 ccrnt-T, We bec your attention to motto
the Ian qua e of CO... Duvfvier when summoned bv
the commander Of the Aus Eian hassars 1t the BAT
tie Of Ansuari.to 5aTrenier.-"CoHE AND TAKE HE