The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1867-05-11


:ha. Of Col. II. W i.onsbery, u co.
editor Of the rcsa. Republican .
and the Jefferson Times" Ia the
conduct of which journals an occa-
sienal alienation, to be governed
by convenience or interest. il
contemplated To the readers Of
this paper, TO whom | have been
writing for eight months, and
with whom | feel Ike an old ac-
quain,snee. au Introduction may APP
pear .uperfeasi but difference 10 an
established usage OF the press do
iaands of me IN editorial saluia ion,
and with fear and trembling at the
weichty responsibilities and aFsuoas
lahors thas assumed, ] pay my re-
spccis to custom, and make my pro-
!cuudcsi bow to an intelligent. read
ing, and arYfccia,isc public.
am conscious Of tie critical CON
diticn Of the body polite, aud real
ise The TACT in ADVANCE. TIA, make
my tiebw in the midst Of national
calami,;es and political commissions,
and at season net at all propitious
for one who desires 10 avoid the
storm and fury OF political agitation.
Bat with the determination to move
slowly, cautiously, and prudently,
whilst at the same time | shall battle
msnfally Tor principle, aud stand
firmly by the right, | hope, with the
advice and counsel Of older and
wiser heads. TO steer clear Of the
Seylla os sec;ionalism on the one
hand, and avoid tho Charybdis Of
Federal Capitalization, dcspo,ism,
aud anarchy On the other. To be
brief, the Republican will continue
TO contend for constitutional law and
liberty, and the reserved tights of
the States and people unimpairei, as
long rs the RICH, of free speech is
guaranteed, and to advocate and vim
dice,c that course which il shall con.
ceive for the greatest good to the
greatest number
To my brethren of the tripod, the
friendship and acquaintance of nnm-
bcrs of whom ! have enjoyed from
my early boyhood ! extend the olive
branch of peace, and bespeak their
friendship, sympathy, and charity
and ask Of them kindly welcome
to the corps edi,orial-promising
them that no matter how tiercely po-
litical storms may rage. or how wide
ly we may differ, that | shall never
Intentionally fc:S.t the amenities
and courtssies due the fraternity, nor
fail to treat respectfully those who
may chance to hold and pronulgate
opinions , do not endorse.
To the people Of Eastern Texas,
amongst whom have lived, and
With whom have associated, Cor
over seventeen years, l send the
kindliest greetings and Of the
citizens Of Marshall, the older inhab-
itaats of which have known me from
the 6r~t day Of my apprenticeship nt
the trade with the interests Of which
I am still identified, will ask their
charitable criticism, approving smiles,
and encouraging words; and last,
but not least, for the papers with
which ! am connected, and in the
success Of which | feel deeply inter
ssted, = liberal share Of their extern
sivc patronage. These granted, and
the Republican and Times, two Of
the largest papers in the South West,
established and sustained At . great
expense, shall grow and flourish,
:" like the oaks Of Morven, which
liz their proud heads to the storm,
aud rejoice ia tho course Of the
wind, and continue 10 advocate, and
labor to advance the material inter
es.s Of tho State and section in which
and for which they are published.
Very Respectfully,
A. D. McCurcuAs.