The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-24

ihe N"VH''e Oh tuesday, lasl, In noticing
the spread Of Republican principles in the
South and tho establishment OF Republican
newsfapers Ia that iectlon, Was In error
when Il said.
"Wh-n the rebellion broke out there was
not Republican sheet In the whole insur-
rectlonary region, and mono In the District
ofCounbla."
The Washington NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
was In existence before the secession OF the
State Of South Carolina, AMI did good battle
Tor tho Republican causc In advance Of Mr..
Linco!n's Inauguration. The nrst number
OF the paper was Issued on Monlay, Novem.
Der 70, 1850, by Lewis Clephane & Com
pany; Mr. William }. Mutigh, the present
sole proprietor Of the INper, being one Of the
company. II was Published then at the
corner OF Indiana avenue and Second street.
In the prospectus published in the frst
Issue We ind the following language:
believing that the time has arrived when
the great Republican party OF the United
states ought to be fairly represented in the
daily press Of the national METROPOLIS, we
nave embarked In the enterprise OF supply.
Ing the citizens OF the District of Columbia
with daily publication, under the title Of
the NATIONAL REPrRLIcAS.'
I'm its political department this j0urnn,
will advocate and defend tho principles OF
the Republican PARTY, and endcayor to disa-
buse the pibllc mind of groJndless pruil-
diccs which have been cngenderod against 1t
by tho false Accusations OF its enemies.
having inc utmost confidence that the ad-
mihi'tration OF Mr.. Lincoln will be such as
10 merit our appreciation we expect to Weld
cordial but not sCryic support. In the
great Issue which is likely 10 be made with
ms administration by the enemies OF the
hepuollcan party. the people Of Washington
and the District Of Columbia have more mt
stake than tho people Of any other portion
OF our common country. We believe that
10 support Mr.. Lincolns administration will
DC synonymous with maintalningthe federal
onioh against the Vaccinations of those
Who would rend Ii asundcr. No one can
uouDt upon which side of this Issue the
people OF Washington will be found when
'ney come 10 realize that 1t Is fairly forced
upon them. We feel confident, therefore.
mat in We ding TO the administration of Mr..
Lincoln co. dial support, we shall have the
sympathy OF an immense majority Of the
people oil this District and vicinity"
From that day uut.. the Present moment
the REPUBLICAN has pursued consistent
political course, and has always been out.
spoken for the Republican party and the
constitution and the Culon, as its files will
ATTEST Nor did II ever hesitate TO call
thing' ~ ihcir right names, nor TO demand
that all Government officials, from the
PRESIDENT down, should explain on which
side they would be found In the approaching
conflict. In the second number OF tho paner
VIC ind this editorial article, double loaded,
WILL Mn. BUCHANAN STEAK Orr.-It Is
now, we believe, more than ten DAYS since
the HOE i.awrelce VI. Keltt, distinguished
menio-r Of Congress from South Carolina.
declared In public speech that NJ. IA,
eNrtr rn p'sGGiI u secssSioH and h. in,sn,i,,l |
20 hotd hia 10 Il. l. this true, or Is IL false
NO one can answer this question 30 sati,Inc.
.o,.S 70 the public "a Mr.. buchanan him. |
seii, ana yet he remains mum. Jistrrn il |
wonli not become the President to taxi no. |
uee OF ordinary Misrepresentation of him.
seli' emanatlng from the stump or the part
san pressi but when a distinguished member
OF congress, OF hls own party, who is known
70 have held confidential relations tnwnrI.
nun, publicly declares thai lac mas pledged
himself TO sevvssIUn, surely he is called upon
10 speak out. His silence will be rcga! dcd
as equivalent to an admission that Mr.. Keitt
has not misrepresentcd him."
This ls but a specimen of the strong. rl.jn
language used at that carly day, and Il We
had space We might multiply by similar
extract from every number. Tho weight OF
Its influence was AWAY. cast On the side of
Loyalty to the Government, and in advocacy
OF the principles of me Republican party,
which 1t believed 10 be the party Of the
un'su and the Constitution. Its voice ring
Dat for lie right and for freedom, ami
against wrong and oppression and slavery,
several days before the Southern members
seeded from Congress and some months b..
fore the rebellion actually opened aud hos.
TITLES commenced.