Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-01-04
ELLSWORTH, NE. -
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 1 is!
SALUTATORY.

prsprietorship has taken place, and that
irenceEorth the paper will be conducted by
new hands. In entering upon the new du-
ties imposed upon US, We EEL that wemust
plunge into the stream ofevcnts as we find
it, and work trustfully in the effort, by
gentle and quiet means to help lead on to
a better and brighter future. We have
not the vanity to suppose that We can
turn the current Of evil. or effect by our
own strength any great reform. We do
not anticipate any sudden ripening of earth
i INTO heaven, ard we have therefore the pa.
thence to labor and TO wait
! We see necessity, in the political con-
! tingeinies Of the times, for a generous for
gstfulness of past political differences in
order to the united action of men in refer
enee to present political issues before the
country. There is necessity for those
who think alike to act together; and this
necessity is one Of far reaching Importance.
Shall American principles prevail in this
country, or shall American citizenship and
american rights be subjected to the con-
troll Of eceicsiastics Shall frcedsm be the
rule, and the government devote itself to
its pHrpotuatiop, or shall slavery be fos-
tered and encouraged? Shall the people
rule, or shall political leaders spring such
i'ms as they please upcn the country and
dragon freemen into their support by the
u'teranee Of old party cries. These are
the current questions which force them
selves upon the mind at the present time
They are all practical questions, having
direct reference to political action.
1t must be apparent TO every clear head
ed man, that the American and Republi-
can movements are right, and are the only
hope now of true patriots IN. all free State.
These movements it should be the effort of
all to make identical. in order to present
tire mos. compact and solid front, to that
triple union composed Of the slave power,
the dough faces Of the North under the
lead of Pierce and Gushing. and the eccle-
siastical power of the Romish church, in
the approaching presidential election
There must be no essential divisions among
the voters in the free states and all must be
willing 10 pardon something of opinion to
his fellow, in order to secure unity Of &C.
ton. The coming campaign will be one
Of the most exciting, the most heated, and
the most eventful ever yet known Free
dom and slavery are to confront each
other, and our hope is in favor of freedom
In the discussions in which the Ymeri-
can may here after be engaged; it will be
guided by the common sense and the char.
ity which grow gu; Of the knowledge that
no two men can be expected to see minute
matters exa city alike, unless their faculties
are formed TO the last atom alike. We
haveEo expectations of finding that SINH
larity,-and shall therefore confne our
discussions to subjects of healthful
breadth and Importance We have high
er aims than the promotion Of personal
views, and mean to soar far above person.
al spite. Our effort shall be in whatever
We publish 10 preserve good taste and good
temper.
In this spirit We eny.te the Cooperation
aud aid Of the friends of Intellectual, NOR
al and political freedom, the friends of tent
perance, of purity and Of sound and
healthful progress towards a better social
and political state: BY their suggestion,
eounsels and pens, they can. help on the
cause of the country and of humanity, of /,
genuine American principles, and Republic
can measures.
Unless We greatly mistake the public
sentiment of Hancock County, there is a
necessity for the publication of local
paper in this town which, ii not wise, shall
at least be prudent; and if not brilliant.
shall aim to be useful. 1t will require the
general, and what may even appear as
the generous patronage Of the public to
give good and reliable newspaper sup
port which will warrant its regular publ.
cation, and insure its Improvement and
usefulness. We hook with confidence to
the people Of the county for such support,
because We know their ability,-and We
have faith in their disposition. We hope
fully throw our banner to the breeze, and
commit ourselves with confidence to tho
fortune, Of the times and the budding
prophecies Of the New Year.
MEv OF Marx. Those border Mis-
sourlans who went INTO Kansas 10 make
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