Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-12-24
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As a thorough newspaper, sparing neither la
hor nor expenses 20 furnish tue fullest and most
reliable intelligence as the fearless, consistent
and persistent opponent Of corruption In Office
and advocate Of Honesty, Economy, Kereneh-
Iaent ana Reform in public affairs; As the sworn
foe of eRings" and every description cf dishonest
combination as ready 70 expose their prae-
tiees in the Republican as Democratic party, and
even more So because il holds that party that
viii east out offenders of this description entities
itself to the confidence Of tbs people-as an inde-
pendent Republican Journal the advocate Of the
rights and interests Of the people,-THE PIrTs-
BuRGH COMMERCIAL needs nc new introduction TO
the reading public.
IT Is a PROGRESSIVE PAPER, and keeps
un in the march Of Improvement and the develop
ment Of ideas. Thoroughly alive to everything
that is valuable or Interesting IL identities itself
at once and heartily with whatever seems caleu-
iaieG to improve mankind and elevate the stand
ard Of intelligence and morality, AS a Republic
can journal Of the stretest sect, it deals with
political Vgestions with earnest wish 10 get at
the truth aad place only good and capable men in
Office.
IN is A PEOPLES PAPER, and relies on
| their support and good opinion rather than the
favors Of political leaders. Nor has it done so in
vain. Its independent conrse---m0Te especially
in denouncing legislative corruption and expos
ing the practices of thieves in ofice---has made
il the favo1ite OF the masses and the feared Of
dishonest aspirants and debauched party leaders.
OF the reputation has earned in this respect il
IS sincerely proud and it wishes no different
standing in the field Of journalism in this regard
than discriminating publie promptly accord to
t. To prove faithful to their confidence and
good opiaion viii be its constant endeaYor.
IT IS A LIVE PAPER, and ranks with the
leading journals which are thoroughly awake to
all that is going on. It's News Department is al
ways fresh and fall. It's editorials are written
with purpose in view. Its Market Reports and
Commercial News gatherings are meant to supply
the most exactng demands Of the business public
1T is A PROSPEROUS AND GROWING Pa
7 1R having from the start gone ahead, outstrip-
ping older occupants of the field of journalism /;
ana It has attained to prosperity and come to
exert an inH1luce second 10 paper in the
state. That it has fairly won the rank Of the
hrst paper in Pennsylvania is the verdict Of news
paper readers in general.
1T is A PAPER OF INFLUENCE, it being
read more generally than any other Pittsburgh
paper by the business, professional and thinking
classes. Il is always found where the latest and
/ fullest news is sought, and an Independent paper
prI1ed,---In Banking Houses, Counting Rooms
and the Family Circle, where it is welcomed as a
business and intellectual necessity, and where its
influence is constant and Increasing.
IT'S PAST COURSE Is ITS BEST RECON-
| MENDATI0N, and it is felt that there is no nee
essity for indulgiug IN new professions or making
fresh promises. 1t means, while adhering to its
STANDARD in politics and morals, 10 improve as it
( progresses and omit nothing that viii add to its
strength or increase its usefulness.
TILE NEXT YEAR.
1 The COMMERCIAL enters on another year strong
and hopeful, and with O deliberate purpose CON
sistent with what has been said above. And il
does not hesitate to ask the cooperation of all
I who approve Of that purpose. No hesitation is
felt in saying that il desires this support in in
cFeasing It's circulation and eularging the sphere
f Of its usefulness. The season is at hand when
/ Congress and the Legislature viii be in session,
and stirring events at both the National and
State Capital viii be transpiring. The measures
Of the splendid administration of General Grant
/ wiz soon be before the country-embracing ques-
tioas Of the deepest interest to every reader and
Taxpayer. The State Legislature, too, viii pre-
/ sent matters Of interest. Abroad, the signs are
/ animating and at home in the field Of politics,
popular movements relating % education and reli-
/ gious questions are appearing, Of which one
/ should permit himself to be ignorant, and con
cerning which ali is essential to be known viii be
i the aim Of the COMMERCIAL to give.
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