The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-05-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE a.
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WASHINGTON, D. c.
GEORGE NJ WESTON. Editor 4 Proprietor.
DANIEL II GOODLOE. Assistant Editor.
A SUFFICIENT TINE HAS ELAPSED SINCE THE
Inauguration of Mr.. Buchanan, to dispe the hopes
entertained by many who did not support his election
to the Presidency, that his administration of affairs
would be SO moderate and conservative to
pose to country too long agiated by exciting collisions
Of opinion and interest On the contrary has been
Far marked by violence of is without
precedent, even in the administration of Mr.. Pierce
In Kansas il has given all its patronage, merely
TO faction, dcesed by the people of that territory
but to the most odions Of that faction some Of
whom have participated directly scenes Of violence
and bloodshed; while it has concentrated the entire
possible army of the United States Fort
under the command Of man of known violence of
character for the manifest purpose of ntmidang
feiiow-citizens there into submission to foreign
patton, and If intimidation fails, of desolatng them
with fire and sword
In foreign affairs, it does disguise its purpose to
take immense sums from the Treasury to be expended
in the purchase of new territories while it threat
us with complications and wars fatal to commerce. the
sole interest Of all institution, deemed temporary and
exceptional by the founders Of Government, but
which now aspres to eternity of duration, and 10
universal dominion.
The purpose of Mr. Buchanan's administration clear
~ u.s. TO Keep up that agitation of the Slavery Question
which was deliberately entered upon matter OF po-
tlcal calculation in 1854 the basis new party
then formed to control the destnes the counrv thai
agitation to which those who surround him now look
confidently for the perpetuation of their power.
There are large bodies of in all parts
OF the tnon who depore this organization Of a sec
tona party at the South bottomed upon
violent
acts appealing to sectional PASSIONS; who perceive that
1t ostracses the moderate and conservative portion of
the citizens of the siavehoidng States partcpa-
ton and influence in public affairs; and who
geographical arrangement of parties the dan
gers OF all kinds including danger to the peculiar
tuition the sensitveness which is So reckessly a-
pealed 10 by political gamblers.
1t is proposed by the undersigned, to establish
Newspaper at the City Of Washington, in which the
views OF these portions of our counrymen may he
hected This newspaper will be styled The Republic,
and viii endeavor to maintain a Nationality and
prehensiveness of views, worthy of its name.
Esteeming as the most imminent and pressing nation
al danger, the attempt to attain geographical party
by pandcrng to the passions the slavery propaganda
me Republic will resoutcly oppose Administration
which has determined to perpeuate itself by keeping
up a form of party SO dangerous and odious
An iniiexibie attachment to the Union, a reverence
FOR the Constitution Of the United States the high
est achievement OF human wsdom general conformi-
ty, as to doubtful constructions the Constitution and
as to principles of public administration to the school
Of politics illustrated by the genius Mr. Jefferson;
peace and justice in foreign relations; the CONSOLE
daton of civilization at home rather than needless
premature or dangerous engagements Of territory the
OF our present public domain as for
the prosperous industry of feemen and with that view
the prohibition Of its transfer except in moderate auan
es 10 actual selers; such, briefly, the principles,
public.
1t will be one Of the aims of The Republic to CO.
operate in reducing the expenditures of the Govern
ment which have been swollen to seventy millions per
annum by the extravaganza corruption of the party
IN power The revenues of the country are mainly
~ i's iiee WhiIe us diSburSe
ments of late years. have been made with very little
reference 10 their interests Public empoyments mill
tary naval; and civil have become more and more en-
crossed oy peculiar class, which bears little Of the
pubic burdens and which has thus had a double mo-
i've To augment salaries and expenditures
Inc publication of The Republic will be commenced
IN le nrst week OF next September. The prices and
terms of subscription given below It is expected
Una, aay publication will be added. to commence
WIN the next session Of Congress. The Weekly Re-
pu6Hc will be printed a mammoth sheet d ,v a,
% he 81 inches. " '
nANihL Il GOODLOE, or North Carolina has been
engaged to assist in the editorial manacemant % tn
nePuoc, ana other additions will be made to its corps
OF political and literary contributors
GEORGE N. WESTON
Editor T. Proprietor.