The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-11-25

The Upheaval of Independent Jour-
The st. Louis Republican--one Of the most
influential journals west of the Alleghanies-
has cast off its partisan character and come
out as an Independent journal. In its issue Of
the 18th inst. the Republican gives leading
article on the subject of the president and
His Purpose" and says -
It looks very much as If President Grant "means
business" In the civil service REFORM and is fully
determined to carry out the pledges made by his
probable, he can resist the onslaught Of the Cam
er0nan ring in regard to the Philadelphia Post
Office, and follows up that victory with a similar
one in New York, he win have accomplished more
substantial good by these two acts than in all the
rest OF his admiDistrationput together.
The Republican adds :-sIn his struggle
with the corruptionists President Grant has
the hearty sympathy of all good citizens, and
if he perseveres until final and complete
triumph is gained, he will receive the applause
and gratitude Of all true patriots, regardless
of party distinctions With the independent
press of the country at his back General
Grant can afford to raise his new administra-
ton above partisan influences and create for
himself name that will be enrolled among
the list Of patriots of the earlier and purer
days of the Republic.
In this connection we may say the Evans
vile (Indiana) Journal (administration),
paper of considerable influence in that Sec
ton, treats of independent journalism in a
congratulatory, and, at the same time, in a
sort of negative strain. Being q political
organ it has to say Of those papers that are
now entering the arena of independent jour-
nalism -
Let the HERALD imitators. therefore, be multi
piled, and the HERALDs influence Will be proper
titon is becoming lively In the field which it has
heretofore monopolized we confidently look for q
regeneration and reform in Its entire theory OF
newspaper management
The area Of Independent journalism, like
the boundaries of freedom, cannot be too
largely extended and, instead of opposing
the entrance into the field 50 long occupied by
the HERALD, we cordially congratulate those
of our contemporaries who have determined
to sink party, with all its inevitable corrup-
tons, and strike bold stroke for emanci-
patton.
administration proclivities endorses the indie
pendent movement in favor of supporting the
incoming administration Of General Grant;
and on the point Of his enforcing civil service
reform, in face Of Congressional opposition, it
cxclaims: -'Let him go into the battle fear
lessly; hosts Of the people will back him."
The Transcript has scarcely ever uttered
truer sentiment.
Referring to General Grant the Missouri
Republican further says:-
His strength OF will and firm reliance upon his
own opinions may now be exercised in legitimate
object in view That 0bject-the reform of our civil
servcc-lies nearer the hearts of the American
people at the present time than any other, and
Whatever enmity the President may be compelled
to confront in the National Legislature will be more
than compensated by the hearty endorsement given
him by the honest men OF all parties. Should he
take the proper stand in his forthcoming Message
and follow It up with appropriate action during
the Winter he will enter upon his second term
under as fattering auspices as pure and unsensh
ambition could desire.
All that the independent press Of the coun-
try requires to make itself heard, known and
respected in the new administration is to be
outspoken and resolute in the present juno
ture. Grant is too good general to overlook
the importance Of such allies.