Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-09-10
Close Of Volume XyIs.

The number before you Is the closing
issue of the Seventeenth Volume Of the
DALLAS HERALD. We design not re-
oapi,ulnlion of tho many memorable events
that iranspired between the time our craft
was launched upon the literary sea aud
the present moment. Ii is not amiss, how
ever, to say that, through sunshine and
storm, through peace and war, IL has been
promptly issued; ut all times and under
all circumstances adhcring TO the iunda-
mental principles upon which our original.
" free Republic was founded, and on which
is based the unmutilaed and legitimate
Constitution OF this great country, and
which, If carried out, would insure equal
and exact justice to all men," and :" the
greatest good to the greatest number. -
Ever conscieniously conducted, in all eras
of strife and commotion, instead Of adding
fuel 10 the flame, or fury TO the storm, the
HERALD, in the past, as il will continue to
do in the future, has endcavorcd 10 qucnch
consuming fires, and pour oil upon the
stormy waves of passion 1t is not the
frantic and cruel soldier who does best
service in the battles and sicgcs of his
country--but the brave one WHO ever keeps
a calm eye upon the foe, bril- upon his
own bad passions, and a kind heart in his
breast. Lee in the Wilderness could gaze
with brow unblanchcd upon carnage such
as the world has rarely witnessed, and
drops tear upon the CORY corse Of f fall
len enemy, and yet even his name was q
very thundcrbolt of Jove in the raging
cyclone Of battle. The editors of the
HERALD, in ability, holiness of character
or brilliancy of fame, of course, it were
the M, est folly TO compare with our be-
loved md illustrious chief; but if there is
one trait in his immaculate character that
we would more emulate than another, it is
his love of his race without reference to
party lines, and the lofty pride Which made
him scorn TO insult the foe within his
power. rs U
The HERALD will never mistake personal
abuse, or personal exposure, for political
or other argument, nor will it be chary Of
earnest and strong terms against offenders
when the peace or welfare of the commu.
nifty ct large is,assailed.i
The HERALD shall be unswervingly Dc,
mocratic in principle, and will, in dig
niiied and legitimate manner, put forth all
the talents and energy its editors may
possess in opposition TO the Radical party
now in power, who, they verify believe,
would utterly ruin the country if permit
led long to retain the purse and sword Of
the nation in their unhallowed and de-
structive hands.
The DALLAS HERALD will use every fair
mean of in informing the world Of the i'm
mcnse advantages offered by this section
and tho God favored State of Texas of
large to immigrants from other States of
the Union and lands beyond the Atlantic
Everything calculated TO benefit and
beautify Dallas viii meet our appreciation
and liberal support, knowing as we do that
no spot in Texas is more favored by Nature
for the growth, expansion and embellish-
ment Of large aud important inland city
than the fine plateau and elevated site up:
on which Dallas, already strong and am
bitious, now stands, and over which our
many streets are traced and opened. We
shall, from time to time, suggest whatever
may occur to our minds as promising sure
ly 10 add TO the wealth, comfort and con-
venience Of the citizens generally Of the
town, county and circumjacent country in
the way Of good living and enhancing the
beauty Of their habitations, believing ii 10
be ddty they should cheerfully perform,
10 throw all charms they can around their
homes to gleet and glad the passing stran-
ger 3 eye.
Sincerely thanking our many friends,
Throughout Texas and other States Tor past
fasors, We enter upon orr eighteenth year
OF Publication, vita the discrimination Of
and hope Of ressiving liberal
increase Of preferences and patronage,
which, Of course, will a8gusut our inas-
rnss ard power Of doing good f1r ourselves
md felloF-men-
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