Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-09-30
IntFOd

SHERWOOD HOUGH,
~ ,ss4''s~ OF RAMSEY. sI,5 -"
Introductory.
Having made arrangements whereby
We assume the editorial and business
management of the TRANSCRIPT, we
desire to address few words to its
friends and patrons, declaratory of our
purposes, principles, and prospects.
First, with regard to our purposes.
In consequence Of impaired health, in
duced by the enervating influences Of
malarious climate, and unreasonable
hours Of labor, it has become neces-
sary to change our place Of residence,
and as Minnesota enjoys worldwide
reputation for healthfalness,. and a
prospective material advancement Sec
ond to no State in the Union, we nat
urally turned our steps in this direc-
tion, with the intention Of making it
our permanent abode. So that, we
are here TO STAY. That settled, our
purpose is to build up such business,
and to merit such respect from our fel-
low citizens, as shall leave no desire
for change.
The policy We have adopted in order
to bring about such result, is that
best of all policy-honesty; honesty
in the expression of opinion; honesty
in our business relations; honesty and
earnestness in the support of sach
measures as will tend to the develop
ment of the various interests of the
county; honesty in our words Of ap-
proval or condemnation of the conduct
Of public servants, regardless of par
tisan feeling or influence. The people
have an undoubted right to expect in
dependence of utterance, watchfulness
Of their interests, and diligence and
good judgment in collecting and COM
menting upon the news of the day.
The people have also an unquestioned
right, (Which some public servants
seem to iguore) to demand honesty
and capacity in the conduct of Office
holders. We are firmly convinced that
the newspaper publisher or the Office
holder: who loses sight of these facts,
makes fatal mistake, and will discover,
to his cost, that the tendency of public
opinion is toward the requirement of
clean records and faithful attention to
duty on the part of those who would
aspire to hold offices of trust from
the people.
It. cannot be denied, We think, that
forgetfulness or disregard of these
plain principles have occasioned the
unhappy contentious which are so rife
in this and other counties of this State,
and others, and have rendered neces-
sary, especially in Mower county, the
establishment Of an organ which shall
be devoted to the publication Of the
Republican party, and of that nest Of
unclcan birds the existence of which
every good man in the county has so
long dcplored. No man, who has the
least historical knowledge of tho pro-
grcss of thought, and of the way in
which reforms are accomplished, can
doubt the fina! result. The unfaithful
servant, whether in charge Of press
Or an Office in the gift Of the people,
shall surely meet with his reward in
the stern mandate, "away with him" "
Of an outraged public.
We will also add that it is our pur-
pose to give special attention to the ag-
ricultural interests Of the county and
State. Having made this subject a
special study for some years, We think
VIC shalt be abfe to make suggestions,
and present such facts and illustrations
as will help the tiller Of the soil to dc.
velop the possibilities Of his acres; to
advise him with regard to the most
profitable methods Of farming; to guard
him from imposition; and to elucidatc
the principles on which depend the
successful growth Of animals and Of
plants. TO this end we are completing
arrangements in every township in the
county for securing to our columns re-
ports of the progress of tho county in
agricultural improvement; the opinion:
and practices Of the best farmers; and
a discussion Of the various requirement.
Of rural life, for producing the bes
results.
Briefly, as to our prospects. w
think these are as good as the ccrtaint.
of the final prevalence of truth and jus
tice. We think, and have Ions
thought, that the closer an individual
or a newspaper conforms his or its con
duct to the great principles on which
the welfare of society and the final sal
vation Of the race depend, tho bette
will be their chances of success.
And now, if these uttcrances hav
the true ring, and find response Il
the hearts Of the people, come over on