Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-12-09
To the Patrons Of the Herald.


In taking charge Of this Journal. we are
fully aware of the deep responsibilities ne shall
have to assume, and Of the many difficulties
we shall have to encounter in its publication.
1t is With q full conviction of all these facts
before us, that we enter upon cur present do
ties, hoping, by perseverance and industry,
and q due regard to the wants OF the numerous
Patrons of the HERALD, to make it as prohta'
bic to US, IS we mean 1t shall be interesting to
them.
We do not intend, on the present occasion,
TO make any extravsgant professions as to
what Improvements We mean to make on the
HERALD, believing that q discriminating Pub
lie will soon find them out. and fully aPpreei-
ate their merits.
In order that DO misrepresentation may here
after exist in reference TO the course OF the
HERALD in Political, or other questions of 81
exciting character, we will very briefly state
the position We mean to occupy.
Our first, and great aim, shall be, to make
the HERALD. as heretofore, a useful and inter-
esting Family Journal; and great care shall
be observed in the selection Of proper articles
for this department.
In the secoHd place in reference to Poll
tics, as in ali other questions in which the IN
terests of the People are concerned-we mesn
to assume an Independent course, and shall al
ways support such candidates for Office as we
NAV consider the most competent, provided we
can confde in their honesty and integrity, and
that they will not turn traitors to the best in
terests Of the People.
We mean to oppose every candidate for Of
ice. who may succeed in procuring Q nomlns-
ton through Fraud and Corruption. And
will always extend a helping hand to the poor
and needy candidate, in preference to the
wealthy a%spirant, provided his qualifications
will at all compare with his rich competitor.
Our proclivities are, aud have always been,
with the Democratic party; but We regret to
say that we can rot extend to that party IN
der existing circumstances, our support. Yes,
deeply do we regret it; but justice to ourselves,
and a due regard for the rights Of the People,
forbid it. And why Z? Because, Eeyer, per-
haps, in the history Of this country, has such
gross FRAUDS been practiced upon the People,
in both National and State Governments, as
has taken place within the last few years, un-
der the garb of Democracy, by ofiee-holders
the most corrupt and proaigate, that ever dis
graced any party.
Such charges could nos be justly made
against the Democratic party during the Ad-
ministrations of a JEFFERsoE-a MApIsos-a
MoNRoE-or a JACKSON. And whenever that
party will become as pure and nncontanins-
ted as it was during the Administration Of
those reyered snd illustrious Statesmen, re
shall be proud to glve It orr warm and hearty
support.
We have dseit longer upon this portion Of
our subject than we intended, but we wish our
position in refererce 70 Politics, 20 be faliy
understood.
In conclusion, ne gill merely add, that SIC
mean to make tie HERALD a welcome visitor
in every Family Circle. Due regard will be
paid to Local, ard other News Items. In
General Questions. we shall always advocate
such measures 81 VS. think viii promote the
interests Of the TIaboring Glasses, aud adVo-
cate the ~strictest Economy al all our Public
Rulers.
Having thus defined our position. va ask
for, and confidently expect TO receive, the sup
port of sill those who approve Of car course.
W. D. 81. P. CONNOLLY.