{"newspaper_name": "The Yazoo Democrat.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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THE PREss.-"In America the press


when united is omnipotent." Such is the


language ofan elegant and learned British
historian in reference to the immense pow


er and influence the American press is ca.
pable Of welding. Although the express
sion is somewhat over-wrought, yet its past
history in our country proves that it cor.
rectly conveys some idea Of its potent sway
over the popular mind and the destinies Of
of the nation. DO the conductors Of pub
lie journals properly appreciate, and act
strictly with reference to this important
fact Are they fully aware, although
many of the papers which they control DO
not circulate beyond the limits of their i'm
mediate vicinity, yet they constitute parts
of that mighty whole which is regarded in
other nations as an engine of power real.
" "omnipotent ~ Do they remember that
taken in body they constitute in great
degree the standard by which is measured
the virtue, honor and intelligence of the
American people, the mirror which proper.
| ly reflects their sentiments and opinions 7
Besides these great incentives to correct
tone Of dignity and morality which the
newspaper press should breathe, in local
point of view, they occupy a Critical and
important position, being generally regard.
ed as the exponent of the doctrines fpecu.
liar sects, parties or denominations. These
then should form weighty motives for them
to assume an exalted and elevated position,
ascending above the degraded level of mere
partizan organs, the dwelling echoes Of
ambitious and designing demagogues. In
stead of setting an example SO destructive
of Justice, and the public good they should
advocate with becoming CANDoR AND FAIR.
NESS the PRINCIPLES to which they are de-.
voted, aud instead of being an ignis fatuus
to mislead and misdirect the public mind,
they should prove lights by which men and
measures can be correctly scaned by the
public eye. It is true that the LIBERTY oF
TIE PRESS is an admirable feature in our
government, and forms pillar in our ma.


donal structure which adds much to its


strength and its beauty, privilege which


eonduces to the glory Of the American


name, but what can it avail if il is fettered


by the chains Of party, Pent up by narrow


limits, deprived Of its spirit Of Independence