New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-27


Ia not TO lie disgrace to Mr. Greeeys memory, and still
more to those he left behind him, by the change that
threatened 10. o. d. CAsB'
Hartford, conn. Dec. 20. 1877.
NO INFLUENCE so POTENT AS THE TRIBUNE.
TO lhe Editor Of The Tribune.
SrR: Allow me to rejoice with you In yOuI
triumph To the congratulations Of friends who have
read The TRIBUNE It was founded, you cannot DC
Indifferent The news OF change filled me with dsmay
that OF the Of the chairs by those who hon
ored them with a keener delight than you can imagine
owe very very much TO THE TRIBUNE. Since boyhood
no influence has been potent In shaping both prhci
pes and conduct II except mothers heavenfnspired
my children were to be deprived OF this grand exempar
MAY you be granted wisdom 70 guide its future that
the debt OF the generation Of readers shall not be
less thai that Of the last TO THE TRIBUNE OF the people
founded for the people by Horace Greeley. ,-,,..
Neic- York, Dec "A, 1874 D. NJ d. hCNAhi'
INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM IS THE WANT OF
THE DAY.
TO the Edftor Of The Tribune.
SIR: / see it currently reported in the
newspapers that you 10 have editor, viz Mr.
CoaK who ia to the peoples great Journal created
by the amented Horace Greeley In the interests Of the
Republican party reader Of THE TRIBUNE from
youth. now protest against any such project Such
thing were enough TO make the good old philosopher
turn In grave. II Mr. COfax IL TO conduct the paper
Mr. Greeley left IL, all right Independent Journal
ism is the want OF the day have CLUB Of 30 SUP,
scribers raised in this village. which shall withhold
il 10 I've. 3. " WHISTLER, VI. d.
Neig-Ringston, Penn, Dec. 81, 1872
PANIED TO SEE TT IN THE HANDS OF MERE
~ POLITICIANS.
70 the GATOR o. The Tribune.
SIR: To-day was really pleased to see
teegraphic dispatch announcing that you and those
with whom you act had secured controlling interest In
THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE am al old reader OF TIE
TRIBUNE, and sympathze deeply With the leadng lueas
which have been promulgated through that onrna ana
would be panied to L in the hands OK mere Doll
dental election you that the masses 90 not
tie to- the leading spirits tnat haye been supposed 10
Wheeling, W. Va Dec. 49, 1872
PURSUING THE END Mr.. GREELEY HAD IN VIEW
70 IN Edftor OF the Tribune
SIR: / cannot refrain from rendering my
concentrations on the suspicious termination OF the
controversy for the control of THE TRIBUNE, as an
nounced In your leader of to-day Having been sub
scrber for THE DAILY TRIBUNE for q years. and an ad
irer and supporter during the late canvass Of Horace
Greeley rejoice that the paper he founded and made
all was should still continue under TIC control OF nose
who imbbing his spirit will pursue The end ne aimed
at And this Is unanimousae Of the legion
of the friends OF THE TRIBUNE 49,. . Y,,o,,1,.,x
Troy ~ Y, Dec. %, 1872. MARK D. DICA|NiAS'
GLORIOUS RESULT.
To the Editor OF The TRIBUNE.
SIP: The announcement in this mornings
TRDuyE that the majority OF the stock Of THE TRIBUNE
is permanently concentrated in the hands OF Mr. Gree
eys chosen editorial associates" accompanied WIN
declaration Of the aims and purposes OF It's present
owners so entirely in accord with my own feelings mis-
my heart with tumutuous Joy. It assures me that the
dear old TRIBUNE founded by Horace Greeley" Is still
10 exist 1t seemed to me such cruel thing to permit
the livery Of heaven to doDned TO the devil in
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your Efforts IN
TsiIaEE N y. Dee as is72 J. s EDWARDS.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT GRATEFUL TO OLD
READERS.
TO the Editor OF The Trtouns.
SIR: The anxiety we have felt for the last
three weeks rs to the of TIE TRIBUNE like the
anxiety during the war when great battle was being
fought and the uncertain The editorial OF yester
dayInoaded "THE TRIBUNE" dispatch announcing
a great victory Nothing can be more grateful TO the
old readers TRIBUNE than to know that its future
have made il the great paper Of America.
Hightsto1n, N. D., Dec. a. 1872. I. j. PULLES'
INDEPENDENT, FEARLESS NEWSPAPERS ARE FEW
To the Edftor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Thank God that THE TRIBUNE is to
be THE TRIBUNE founded by Horace Greeley" that
II TO be what has been, and not an organ" for any
one One reader at least who has studied it for twenty
years viii not now have t 20 qeK nY hG ed and
died TO make THE TRIBUNE. Socaled newspapers are
many-real independent fearless newspapers are lew;
ira nresant management. HENRY L. HUNTER.
Hnsdale, n. H., Dec. "a, lS72
AN EXPRESSION OF SUBTRACTION.
TO me dftor or The Irt pune
SIR: Permit me to express to you my satisfaction
at the final settlement of the control Of The TRIBUNE
You have doubtless heard from other friends In such
way that you can realize how much may become
attached 10 newspaper and its editors and, reading
your paper have from its start IL panied much
70 be brought TO realize, had TO- few days ago. that
truly yours GORDON L. FORD.
Brooklyn, Dec. "a. 1872.
THE OLD FRIENDS OF Mr.. GREELEY REJOICE.
To the EdttOr OF The TrtjUne.
SIR: The old friends of The TRIBUNE,
everywhere will rejoice the last movement you have
made and the editorial to-day takes the view Of the
course you should pursue The best minds Of the nation
in field away above blind bigoted Partsanship'
and other metropolitan Journal likely 70 sup
piratiOns. AN an old friend OF Greeley"
AnSoHid, Conn, Dec 80 1872 CAAs DURAND
THIS WAY LIES HONOR IN JOURNALISM.
70 he Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: This mornings papers say you have,
after ALL got control Of the old TRIBUNE really hope
for the publcs sake that the You will OF
course keep the ship headed in the general direction
marked out by Mr. Greeiey's November card That way
honor in journalism lies. Also fame-ultmately pr0ht
Boston, Dec. %, 1872. SIDNEY ANDREWS
A CORDIAL CONGRATULATIONS.
To the EDITOR OF The Tribune.
SIR Ny heart was gladdened this morning,
reading your announcement that TIE TRIBUNE re-
the hands of the Old Guard" Most cordially
do com ratuate you your triumph felt deep IN
terest IN the result aud it is with great pleasure that
intrude upon you convey my congratulations.
Erie, Penn, Dec "a. 1872 r. LYLE WHITE.
MAY ITS FUTURE BE ALL ITS FOUNDER
WISHED
70 the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR was glad to learn from THE TRIBUNE
OF yesterday that its dangers past rejoice in your
retention OF the place you filled WELL and hope
that the future OF old friends journal may, under
your control, be all that he could have wished.
NeD- York, Dec. a. 1872. SINCLAIR ToUsEY.
THE TRIBUNE STILL LIVES.