Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-02
sALUTATORY.


al Era in this city, without word of greeting
or introduction from q single press here. This
silence did not surprise us, for our principles
and policy were not known. The highly re-
spectacle journalists here did not know but we
might prove to DO a fanatic or incendiary and
of course maintained proper reserve
Meantime, the world has been moving and
90 has the Era. 1t is now pretty widely known,
AZ one Of the institutions Of the District, and
the people have ceased to regard it with dis
trust. Nobody dreams Of mobbing or indicting
it, except pions English gentleman, stffy
conservative, who writes occasional leaders for
a little print in Georgetown, speaking the
truth, a. he says, always in love-" During
the seven years Of its existence, there have been
no terrible commissions in the District. The
worst events that have happened have been the
suppression Of the slave pens tho increase
Of population, and the rapid rise in the price OF
real estate Lots which seven years ago were
sold for six and ten cents a foot, now Command
fifty cents. The agitation of projects Tor the
removal OF the Seat of Government has died
away; capitalists consider investments here as
safe and advantageous rs in the most flourish
ing cities; and Washington has been steadily
growing in favor with the People of the Union.
And vet, all this time, the National Era, dis
cussing with the utmost freedom Slavery and
all other Questions has been in active opera
ton here, sending out weekly its thousands of
winged messengers. The People therefore very
l.. t..t - paithar m ~,
nor hurtful newspaper.
The truth is, one OF the essential, most po-
tent causes Of the prosperity and popularity Of
Washington, is the faet, now everywhere
known, that here, all sections Of the Republic
meet on common ground, all opinions and in
terests may be fully and freely urged, citizens
from the North, SOUTH, East and West, may
utter their peculiar sentiments, boldly and
without molestation.
In issuing the first number of the Daily Era,
we need hardly say that we shall advocate the
same principles, and pursue the same line Of
policy which we have done in the Weekly.
We hold all subjects open to discussion from
the being of a God, 1--WE speak reverently) down
TO the lowest relations Of Man. No Code Of
Laws no Compromise, no Constitution, no In
stitution, however deeply imbedded in the
foundations Of society, no usage however
ancient no maxim with whatsoever weight or
authority or universal assent it may challenge
submission can claim exemption from tho most
searching investigation. In its broadest sense,
ws recognise and endeavor 10 practice the right
Of private judgment. Man, the Individual, we
regard as sovereign, in virtue Of his conscience
and free will owing paramount allegiance only
70 tho All-wise Creator, but invested with the
inalienable right to resist all Tyranny, whether
attempted by Monarchy or Democracy, by
Church or State, by Party or Class
The Daily Era has not been heralded by the
Press Of the District We sent its Prospectus
TO all the daily papers requesting its insertion
a. an advertisement The Sentinel has not
Published X fearing, VIC suppose that il might
affect the prospects Of Mr.. Dickinson for the
Presidency. The Union has not published il,
experimenting, we presume imminent danger
20 the Confederation Of these States, which it,
editor not long since was calculating the value
Of in Nashville Conventions The Star, lively,
independent concern, whose editor-a disciple
Of the Calhoun ls.sool--is not afflicted with
tender nerves gave il an insertion. And, as
might have been expected, the Notonoi Inisih-
genor, q paper well assured Of its position, also
considered the publication Of the Prospectus
fair business transaction True, no one Of our
nsighbors has given US . friendly greeting, but
considering their circumstances, we do not
complain Of this We can afford TO wait Cor
the usual couriesies Of the profession and, IL
they never come, 10 do without them.
Meantime, the Press In other places has more
than made amends for these little inattentions,
and 70 the Tribune and Epsning Post, Of the
commercial and political press we are under
special obligations The Tribune says
The National Era Is one Of the most inter.
esting and able papers in the country and
Yields temperate and benefcent influence in
behalf Of Democratic ideas and the great cause
Of Freedom. On all moral questions, we arc
sure TO End the Era on the side Of virtue and
Of human rights; and the independent thinker
who may differ from II ON any subject. can be
sure that be will presently find himself fight
ing along with IL in some other part Of the
battle. Besides there is reason to welcome the
establishment 81 daily paper at Washington,
which public patronage Is not likely TO corrupt,
or any marty to buy up. Success to the under
takingln
The New York Epsning Post, supporter Of
the Administration Of Gen. Pierce, rcmarks--
@We have more than once expressed the
opinion that Washington IL the proper place
Tor the publication Of journal, the principal