The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-05-02
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The Herald of Monday evidenced so
much sickness that we are prone to be-
lieve the complimentary notice" in the
NeSos, which the Herald garbled to it's
readers on Tuesday, and which said the
editor of the Herald wrote as though
he had chronic dyspepsia" is founded
upon fact. Mr.. Stuart claims, however,
to be consistent. and appeals to his re-
cord as follows:
Whatever sentiments may have been enter
tanned by former editors of the Herald, the
present editor claims as much consistency for
his writings as public journalist in this age
and country can well obtain therefore.
Here is evidence in the case:
We have associated with us, Mr.. Charles E.
Stuart, of Minnesota, a gentleman who has
been for some time an attache of this ofice;
and a writer WHOSE LATE POLITICAL articles in
the Herald have won for him golden opinions
among the loyal people of the Territory
lR. E. Fisk, July "a, 1867.
We are not unfrequently impressed with the
most open and positive evidence on the part
of many heretofore active Democrats against
the inexpediept and suicidal policy of under
taking to foist ANY MORE coSTEMPrIBLa Cor
PRRHEAD DELEGATES ON SCoNGREss.--["Golden
opinion article" !" June 10, 1867.
We will refer to the remainder of the names
on this rebel (Edgerton) county ticket next
week If the convention had closed
their proceeding by declaring their firm and
unalterable fidelity to JEFF, Davis, and urged
that he the nominee for President In 1868
it would be fitting finale to their traitorous
action.-''Golden Opinion" Article, July IL,
1867.
After the association"
He (Cavanaugh) will march up to the holder
of the national purse, and braudishing his
gold-headed cane in his face,with these words
"You are a rascal and usurper and a murderer,
and hate you and so does poor old Virginia
and so do all my friends, and we demand as
rightful representatives of the lost cause,
that you pay us back portion of that money
which your tyranny has unlawfully wrung
from US ''-September ii, 1857.
WegIory in the patriotism, courage and
integrity of Congress. No Copperhead Dele
gate wanted therein.-Sept. "A, 1867.
Its because we are represented by James
M. Cavanaugh. A few hot-heads In Congress
do the mischief. They are ready ut all times
TO thwart his earnest efforts In our behalf
Herald, April 25, 1ses.
Here was the pledge made to procure
Republican patronage. ....
of affairs (Mr. Stuart's association) does not
necessitate THE LEAST CHANGE In the pohtlcal
course and past teachings OF the Herald.
But leaves it more especially the
progressive and uncompromising ORGAN Of the
party in Montana.-LJuly IL, 1867. I'd
And here is how it is kept
Politically, the Herald is entirely indepen-
dent of all fanaticis-ns, ultra cliques and po-
litical parties in the Territory.-lApril y,
1868.
We ARE fully confident that within the linn
its of our unrivalled Territory to-day there
are the numbers, If organized, to redeem Mon
taua TO the side of republicanism- To
this end We shall lend our best endeaVors.-
THerald-Youn$ and pure.
In this (drawing political party lines) we
are Of the firm belief that the course pursued
by the people of Montana was uncalled for,
unwnrranted and eminentlJ injudlcious--
THerSld-old and iniquitous-
This is your consistency, your devc-
ton to principle. integrity and honesty
The Delilah that would shear of its
strength the Union party of Montana
the venomous adder stinging the breast
thatnurtured its young life the migrate
that turns its back on those who bought
and paid for il with good gold for a
party paper; Judas like. betraying those
it was pledged to serve prostituting
itself to indecent scurrility, engendering
disease in the party by its leprous pres
ence betraying its friends TO conciliate
it's foes-its only redeeming action is in
leaving the party and Kidding it Of the
incubus of its weight. There has scarce