OUR POSITION.

NOT NEUTRAL, BUT INDErENpENI.
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NOT NEUTRAL, BUT INDErENDENr.


We do not claim that we are for no party /;
but with nobler view and higher aim, say. we
are decidedly for all parties ; !. e. we advocate
principles, the carrying out of which will be
promolive Of the good of all parties, classes,
sects, and conditions of men. TO elevate and
ennoble those who have unfortunately become
degraded and sunken; TO bless and comfort those
who are walking in the light, and according to
the light they enjoy; to pity and persuade those
who foolishly reject the efforts Of the benevo-
lent to help them 10 oppose all kinds OF vice,
and to favor every species Of virtue:-These
are our objects, and they all are one. Neutral
we dare not be; in favor with evil we cannot
consent to live; silent upon subjects OF infinite
importance to man, we would not remain,
while we have power to utter syllable; and,
therefore, we feel bound, intead Of occupying
neutral ground, rather to stand upon the firm
basis Of truth, and speak out our opinions re-
spectfully but fearessly; upon all subjects
which may appear worthy OF public notice.