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the measures it will advocate or oppose, my readers are referred to the Prospectus in another column.

 One thing wish to be particularly understood: it s-that every article which shall appear, ed- torial, in my columns, will be dictated by my own judgment, and written with my own hand; except in case of my sickness or absence, when the fact win be expressly stated The productions of other pens will be appropriately indicated.

 h conclusion:-=I would remark that my poiti- cal principles and opinions have not been adopted hastily, recently, nor to suit my presentposition. am not democrat, because I am here; but I an here because am democrat. Born of democratic parents, and in democratic State from my infancy was taught to revere the name of JEFFERSON, and to regard his political doctrines the very Bible of political wisdom. did so. And, as 1 grew up to manhood, my own observation, reading, and reflec- ton, served but to fix indeliby on my mind the i'm pressons of my earlier years. Every additional hour that live, every new event in the history of the world which comes to my knowledge, and every step take along the path of life, furnish me with additional evidence, until it has become sconfrma- ton strong proof of Holy Writ " that my politi- cal creed is sound and true, and the only one upon WHICH tic liisNituiiOis ui can rest with safety and perpetuity. I am happy in the be- lief that entertain that creed in common with a large majority of the people of the United States But were it true, is vainly insisted by some of those who hold different creed, that democra- cy is in minority. and on the wane, I should be but nerved to still stauncher frmness in support ofmy principles-to redoubled efforts for their ex- tension and establishment

 It is related efan ancient soldier that when arm ing against the invaders of his native land he was told by emissary of the foe, some faint -heart- cd friend, that he would have 10 meet host more numerous than the sands of the shore. ssSo much greater, to me, then, the honor of the eonliet-so much the greater need has my country for my ser- vices-and the more of her enemies will be able to destroy" was the answer of the hearted soiier Bnt the flight of their arrows is so thick as to dark en the sun!" he was told again. ..So much the bet ter, for then l can fight the more stoutly in the shade, ,'' was still the dauntless veterans reply. l would emulate the spirit of that old soldier; and with my heart thus animated, and my arm thus nerved, l now enter the lists for democracy Lei my political brethren be actuated by the same spirit and though our adversaries could boast of double their presantnumbers, victory crowns our efforts our cause is triumphant, and our country is saved,

 S0BON BORLAND