The Lincoln County herald., 1870-12-15
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1871.

The year 1871 promises to be rife with events
of unusual importance. Abroad, the map of
Europe is undergoing great changes. Our for
eign relations resent questions of absorbing in
terest. In respect to American n fairs he coming
year bids fair to be fruitful of historical incidents
The revolt IN the Republican party of tue coun-
try, taking its inception in the canvass which
resulted in the election Of .. Ggatz Brown as
governor of Missouri, is sure to manifest ITSELF
at Washington during the session of congress $,
upon the questions Of tariff and civil service
reform, md to spread ther efrom to every part Of
the Uaion. During the year the basis OF he next
presidential contest will be settled and the issue
coarly defined. The apportionment of repre-
sentation in Congress under the new census, and
the relative power of the West and South in the
government of the nation, will also be fixed
The session of the several state legislatures will
develop matters of great importancei in connection
with home and national politics. United States
Senators will be chosen by some, states will be
redistrictcd, and various other matters of general
concern be presented. In Missouri he work Of
remodelling the organic law will engage the
thoughtful attention of ;he best minds In tho
State.
In keeping a watchful eye upon these and
kindred topics, in addtio. to the general current
of the news, the Missouri Republican, as a
faithful chronclcr of events will give the earli-
est and most reliable information attainable. In
politics 1t will advocate the same principles and
strive, tor the same public ends as heretofore
without blindly following any party, or without
arrogating leadership, it will seek to guide and
instruct its readers in accordance with belief
that upon the adoption of tho views held at this
time only by the Democracy of the Union, the
prosperity and good government of the country
depend In the discussion Of political que stions
IT will aim to be truthful and candid, eschewing
personalities and relying upon temperate and
digniied argumen'.
Priding itself upon q trained and numerous
taH ,a1 g.. ,h;
rience in the United States, the Republican
strives fol tho highest journalistic excellence.
Possessing ample resources, no expense will be
spared in the collection and preparation of tho
news from oil quarters of the world, which will
be given without bias or reserve. The Republi-
can now has rsgalss corrsspon dents In the prin-
clpal European capitals, and for both foreg gn and
domestic intelligence tDj0ys the fullest facilities
offered by telegrsph and mail. Special attention
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actions. the stock, produce, dry goods. lumber
provision and general markets, local affairs river
news, congressionrlJ and Legislative reports, az
ricultural matters, literature, 6ns arts, miscci-
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GEORGE KNAPP h co.