Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-04-10
To the Patrons of the Democrat
and Sentinel.

The undersigned have entered into an ar
rangment for hereafter editing and publishing
this paper-the first named acting as editor,
the other as publisher. The editor will con-
duct and control the editorial department of
the paper, and will be individually response
BILE for everything that appears in its columns
He has occupied this position during the last
three years, and has therefore considerable ex
pericnce in the profession of editing. He
Therefore hopes to be able to do much during
the coming year, towards improving the pa
per, aud rendering it worthy of an increased
circulation in this County. Its subscription
list is now large, but We hope to soon see 1t
much larger. We are determined if We
cannot command success to endeavor 1t least
to deserve it.
The publisher will have absolute control of
the business deparment-see that.the paper is
published regularly and forwarded to subscri-
bers, collect ali debts due the establishment
for subscription. advertising and job work,
commencing on the 18th Of last March, and
transact all other necessary business.
We presume it is unnecessary for US to
state. that under this arrangement the DeDao-
crat d Sentinel will continue TO uphold the
men and measures of the Democratic party.
We are both devotedly attached to that party,
because We believe that its principles arc right,
and because we regard 1t as the only national
organization in the Country. We arc oppos-
cd to the spirit OF Seoiional:sm, whether und-
er the name of Abolitionism. or disguised ben
cath the inappropriate title Of Republcanism.
The evil effects Of that spirit, have already
been painfully illustrated by our National
difficulties during the last six months, and the
secession Of seveD States from the Union; and
the indications now are. that in few weeks,
IL will have plunged the Country into civil
war. Its only opponent in the struggle, is
the Democratic party, and to that party We
intend remaining true, whether victory or de-
feat perch on its standard.
It's principles shall be cur guide in discus
sing all political questions. 1t is not diff
cult matter to ascertain its principles. They
ore contained in ITS published platform, and
in the political writings of Jefferson, Madison
and jackson which support the eternal
structure of their immortality. We will al
ways endeavor to discuss political questions
in calm, candid and dispassionate manner,
but viii never allow self interest, the dread
of the Genunciations of demagogues, or any
outside influence whatever, deter us from
fearlessly upholding, with all our ability and
zeal, the cause of patriotism and right IF,
in pursuing this course, We shall at any time
find. that We are not sustained by the Patrons
OF the paper, our connection with it will at
once cease, and cease forever. But Of this
we entertain no apprehensions. Intending
20 uphold that which is right, and oppose
that which is wrong, we confidently expect
to be sustained by the candid and thinking
portion of our Democratic readers With re-
gard to local politics, We will do our utmost
to bring about Union of the Democracy of
this County for the coming campaign. This
is what every sincere friend of the party in
the County is suxious for, and we pledge
ourselves to do our best in forwarding the
good work. Particular attention will be Civ
en- to the Local Department OF the paper,
aud VIC will endeavor to procure and publish
at as early day as possible, accounts of all
important events that may occur in the Coun-
ty. We will also publish the proceedings of
our Courts, containing abstracts of the eviden-
ce II all important cases, and weekly reports
of the Pittsburg and Ebeusburg markets. We
will aIways give the important foreign and
domestic news of the week, and publish no sel-
ssisonr. excepting such as of moral. |