The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-08-21
PROSPECTUS.
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Daily, Tri-Weekly and Weeaklv


IllE publication Of this journal, from cir.
runstanccs beyond the control Of the
proprietor, has been suspended for some
months. Having recently received much en-.
r"uraScncnt from COOL aud true men, it is
proposed to resume its publication without
delay, as LITERARY AND POLITICAL
Jhl RNAl, aud, W" are encouraged To believe,
an such a basi, as will prccludesnny proLaJili.
~ Of failure.
AS n Literary Journal, il will he devoted to
the development Of SOUTHERN TALENT.
There is no paper in this State, and very few
III the Southern States, that make Literature a
distinct and prominent feature. The aim ni
the conductors Of the EXAMINER will be 10
elevate it to IL high standard in this depart
mem, which will be under the contro! Of one
OF the nhlcSt and most experienced editors il,
the State. JOHN G.. BOWMAN, Esq, wri
ter we'll and favorahly known throus shvut the
South.
As political Journal, it will at once take
gronnl aud abide by the old landmarks OF
TIE CALHOUN STATE RIGHTS party, ow.
ing II" allegiance to any National Party, nor
seek ns to advance its interests by subscrvicn-
cy I" any local clique whatever. 1t will be
entirely independents in its expressions of opin-
ion on public men and me ,s,lrrs-n short, the
aim will he to make it faithful representative
of the people, and a fearless advocate of the
interests Of the State. The position of the
South Mt this juncturc-thc appnIent trucking
OF the arpointecs and organs of the Admins
iration to the Free Soil or Black Republican
Party. rs exhibited i'll the course Of the Govern
or Of kansns-lcmand that the Press of the
South should shake off the slnckes Of ,mrtv,
and unhesitntmgly define its position, md
nvow it's determination to maintan and defend
the rights of the Southern States. 1t is now
too late to deplorc the formation of sectional
pnrirs-thc South as section, must fight her
own battles, or be overwhelmed
This department will he under the direction
and management Of W. B JOHNSTON. Esq.
long connected with the journalism of South
tnr"l'nn, and who ia we'll and favorably known
rs mn experienced Editor
We consider it due to all who may be dis.
posed to sustain it. to avow that in politics
TIE EXAMINER will be essentially a State
Rights journal.
The paper will be continued in the same
handsome style and form as before-a large
4uarto, containing eight pages. and forty col.
nmns of Inattcr-Wcckly at two dollars rcr
annun. 1t is also, in contemplation to issue
from the same Office and upon the snmc polit.
ical principles. TIE. DAILY AND TRI.
WEEKLY EXAMINER, the Daily at six dol.
lars and the TrWcckly at three dollars. rer
nnnum.
We have all confidence that the State Rights
Party of South Carolina will sustain Mt the
Capitol of the State, such M organ Of her an.
cicnt and well defined principles Every con
sIdcration of patriotism, int rest and snfety de-
innnds thnt in con junction with other true jour
mails OF the State, sucl' on organ should he es.
tablished and maintained. Those dcsirous of
subscribing or contributing in any way TO its
support, will please address Editors Of the
Examiner" mt this place.
Columbia, July 2I, 1857.