The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1872-05-25
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number OF a new paper and asking for it
the patronage Of an intelligent people, i. is
generally expected that its Editor will not
oaly avow his sentiments and opinions
upon the leading questions Ct the dav, but
define to some extent, the course which he
intends to pursue in the general manage
ment and conduct of the publication and
IN compliance with this expectation. and
with IA custom that has prevailed since the
early days OF Journalism, the undersigned
now proceeds TO the performance Of that
task though not without distrust as to his
ability to pfodee aud pred his readers to
such an extent as they will expect to meet
from new paper and a strange Eiitor.
lie feels confident however, that he will
lie able to make up in industry and devo-
sion whatever may be lacking in either
tact or talent, in the conduct OF the ARGrs;
and he here assures the friends of the
paper, that no pains shall be spared, upon
his part, to make it an acceptable sheet
and welcome visitor in every family.
Devoted, as the Editor has ever been, to
the Railroad interests Of the country, and
to the gowth aud prosperity of new towns
and eiyfs, it may reasonably he inferred
that he willriye chose attention to the
growing Importance Of the Chesapeake &
'Ohfo Railroad, and to the City of Hun
tngton, together with whatever may IN
terest them in their onward progress to
prosperity aud future gioyy
10 his devotion to these interests lit will
he his aim TO state taets, and to avoid such
e&aggeratioos and misrepresentation as
may be calculated to miislead and deceive
his readers, in relation to matters in regard
to which they desire 10 obtain correct in
formation From the present prosperous
condition OF Huntington aud the flourish.
ing condition Of the Railroad and other
Improvements 10 the country, there exists
no necessity for stating ANYTHING but
TRUTH, concerning them, and this he will
give IN case yigilanl search after that
commodity will euabe hin, 10 Gnd it,
The business men, the professional men.
aiH the honcst.worling men Of the citv
and country will find IN the AEors faith.
iul guardian Of their rights. privileges aud
interests aud the Democracy. everywhere.
a defender aud friend al firm and inaex-
iOie as are the principle. Of Eternal Truth.
Born as he was, upon the soil OF the
Old Dominion he became. a, AN early
age tie admirer of JvFos-on aud Madison.
aud has always endeavored to follow them
~ Their teachings and to be governed by
Their principles and admonitions. ia ali
matters where bic course has been preca.
rious Or DIG duty in any way. doubtful
lie reFelc- the Constellation Of lie Conn
lTy' That great work Of human liberty and
"eemen rights on which. for many years.
un'haNen stood The Temple Of liberty
"e shcredness OF which was never viola
iea. Nn''l @iter Raj.calism came into power
by AMI through thc bIood.hcd and carnare
Of C''il War, and the fnaticism of those
whosc solemn duty % wa. 10 maintain and
defend The Charter OF American Frcclom
lie is a Democrat of tbe Jear.on and
Jackson school, and bell rges 10 no dormas
lor doctrines ibat d6-1ib' come sou,relv
up TO The STANDARD Of Ri-hl and Justice
lie takes no " New neporures. nor sub
lnie iouo % passive p1l'ao- but believes
the Right TO be senes.5 ex,eIieut" and
that no permaoeR, good has ever yet 70
suited TO the Democracy rom Webbing
gaNcrLE Tor eonraerIsi from a fusion
gith auiagouisus lAs, cannot be reeonclsl