Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-25
Col. ForneY's New Paper.

Col. Forney's new daily paper, < The Press" appeared on the lst inst. It is of the folio form, large size, and very handsome in it's ap- pearance. We cannot better introduce it than by copying Col. Forney's address to his req ders:
 The first number of "The Press" will to- day be laid before the public. 1 need scarcely explain the object and design of this journal l he tree must be known by its fruits Nv ambition Is to make a thorough newspaper, complete m all its departments; and to address to the reason and the patriotism of the people; Tn word, to supply daily cheap, trustwor- thy and intelligent medium of popular infor- nation. To accomplish these results will de. mand patient industry, large expenditures of money, considerable experience, and the en- ployment of varied ability. I he belief that newspaper upon this plan has never vet fail ed, determined me upon the present uuderta- king. The hope that there were many, very many, kind remembrances, personal to myself here Tn PennSy lvauia, and elsewhere, inspired me with additional confidence in its success.- l he agreeable relations 1 had sustained to most ot those engaged in journalism, during my long connection with that profession, re- minded me that this, if not always the most 'uCiatNe dN"Calon, was, at least to my own mind, the most acceptable, because it reopen ed held ot independent action, and hard, but edfying tol An enterprise founded upon such motives cannot fail to prosper have invested in it all that have in the world, and every effort and energy of which l am capable shall be enlisted to render it worthy of ap- probation and support.
 The Press will speak for itself on all the great questions of the day. I have already announced (what, indeed, was universally and justly anticipated.) that the political depart ment ot my paper should be conducted upon democratic principles. It is equally well known that the measures and the men of the present administration at Washington have my heartlest appreciation. 1 have known the great statesman now at the head of the government and acted in concert and confidence with him, ever since my first youthful association in poli- tics and editorial life The most agreeable ser vices which it has fallen to my lot to perform, were those given to his cause. My attachment to hlm grew not more from admiration of his pure and upright character than from a pro- found regard for his intellect, experience and patriotism. It was my good fortune, with many good men, to assist, not obscurely nor lnetflcently, in crownnS life of usefulness and distinction to his country and himself with the highest honors in the world. The fruits of that result already ripening for the future The wisdom of the popular choice Is being daily vindcated by the quiet and con- tent which have followed the stormy scenes of last year, as the sweet sunshine follows the destructive tempest
 Had Mir. Buchanan not been as he was my first choice for President, and yet approved bImself worthy of the high trust confded to his hands, by regarding, respecting and pro- tectlng the rights of the citizen and the rig hts of the States, should have done everything that one man could do to uphold and to strengthen him, and to gather around him a united public opinion The performance of that duty becomes proud satisfaction, howe- yer, when the consistency, dignity, and ability or his administration, are so many proofs that he well deserved the persevering and enthu- slastlc preference of those gallant men who have clung to his fortunes through good report | and through evil report during so many long years.
 | am not writing as partsan-I am not am- bilious of printing mere party paper; for while with firm faith and unfaltering tootsteps l will follow constitutional principles to their | loglcal and ligeumate. conclusions, l shall at the same time seek to convince those who may | differ from me, by reason not by recrimination by argument rather than by declamation.- And l am confident that no man looking at Mr. Buchanan's administration, up to this moment with dlsinterested and elevated motives, will | deny that that statesman has achieved the Presidency at an suspicious period for his own | fame, and at fortunate moment for the well fare of the republic.
 1 JNO w FORNEY