The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
New Paper at Little Rock.

We have received. Just before we 90 to press,
the Prospectus OF new paper, Democratic
in politics, to be published at Little Rock,
which will be issued on or before the I'd day
of September next. We regret the necessity
of the establishment of a Democratic organ
at the Capitol of the State. at this time. The
gentlemen having in charge this new enter
prise, are men of integrity and ability, and
can make paper in every respect that VIII
command the admiration and support of the
Democracy throughout the State. For the
better information of our readers, we append
the
PROSPECTUS.
On or before the 2d day of September, 1871,
will be issued, in the city of Little Rock, Ark.
the first number of
The Weekly Democrat,
containing not less than thirty-two wide col
unins of matter, and which will be published,
thereafter every Saturday morning, at the
rate of 81 year for each subscriber
The paper will be under the editorial con-
troll of Jno. Ainslie, date of the Memphis APP
peal Hon. Sol. +. Clark, Hon. +. "A. Warren,
and K. A. Warren, jr,; while the Masonic
department., which will be edited and con-
trolled by Sam. W. Williams, NJ. W. Grand
Master of the Fraternity in Arkansas.
The political editors recognizing the great
necessity for an organ, at the State capitol
which will fearlessly. and under all circum-
stances, advocate pure Democratic principles
and truthfnlly represent the sentiments of the
Democratic party of Arkansas, have determ
ined to lend their support, and such ability
as they can command, to such paper; and
it will be their aim to make The DEMOCRAT
a first class family, as well rs political, News
paper; containing, every week. the latest
news from all secHons OF the country as wen
as correspondence from reliable contributors,
on the political issues of the day; while no
pains will be spared. on the part of the Edi-
tors to collect and reflect the true sentiments
OF the Democratic party-not only of Arkan-
sas, but throughout the nation. The great is
sues soon to come before the people, require
discussion and concert of action on the part
of the Democratic press in the country; and
to bring about this concert of action and har-
mony, The Democrat viii be a strong adyo-
cate. The most momentous campaign. known
to tie history OF America, will, ere long. be
upon us, and the Editors promise that no pa
per shall work more faithfully than this, in
tho great struggle to defeat radicalism, and
insure the success OF the Democratic party.
The political record of its editors, is a suifl-
cicnt guarantee that, under no circumstances
will The Democrat work In the interest of any
clique, or sat of men, but, regarding the will
of the people as sovereign, will devote its col
umnS TO teeir interests, and will, at all times,
bear true allegiance to the great Democratic
party, advocating no policy ,rhich is not sus-
tanned by pure democratic principles.
Many OF the party, throughout the State.
having solicited the commencement OF new
paper at Little Rock, the editors feel that they
will assuredly receive that support and en-
conragement which has been promised and
that Democrats, in every township in the
State, will. at once, unite with them in their
efforts to build up n first class Democratic
paper.
In short time, the proprietors of the pa
per hope to issue a Daily Edition Of the Dem
0crdt, and to secure this object, let the friends
of the paper from all quarters, freely for
ward their subscriptions and advertisements
Letters on business relative to the Demo
craft should be addressed to
E. a. WARREN. JR,
business Manager Little Rock, Ark.
Little Rock June IL, 1871.