The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-07-11
Firstly.

Firstly.
W. herewith present the firsf number of The
Ueekls Kamsa. Chief from TroS, trusting that it
NAV make its visits reckiy, for many years to
come, and never weakiy.
Our principal reasons for the change were given
several weeks before our removal; and q few
words about what we propose to do, maybe in
place now. We came here for legitimate business
purposes, and to stay. We do not come to run in
the interest of any person, ncr against any per-
son. Our object is peace and good will, and
five ever depart from that line, it shall not
be for any Intentional act of aggression upon
our part. We come here because we believe
that at this place we can make our paper
more useful and influential, and make it
more to the interest of the people of the whole
County to extend to us their patronage. The
County Seat is the centre of County business, and
from here the people naturally expect to receive
their information upon County affairs. We ex-
pect to give all the County news of Importance,
from every part of the County, and to make it to
the interest of every person in the County to sub
scribe for the paper. We may not be able to do
this satisfactorily, for week two; for the hur-
~ and confusion of moving allows us but little
y
land. But when we get our Office affairs properly
regulated, we hope to be able to issue paper
that will be satisfactory to the people.
We shall always strive to advocate the best in
terests of Troy, and at the time those of all
the other parts of the County. A County Seat is,
in measure, the property Of the whole County.
Here the people are compelled to come to trans
act their County business, and it is to their inter
est that the town should prosper. But it is Of far
more importance to the County Seat, to cultivate
the friendship and good will of the towns
and neghborhoods in other parts of the County.
While it is natural for the public men of the
County TO locate about the County Seat, there
are men in other parts of the County who are en-
titled to consideration. The offices and the pat
ronage of the County should be equitably distrib-
uted among the various parts oft, that all the
people who are taxed to keep up the County, may
enjoy just proposition Of the honors and emolu-
ments.
This is the first time We have ever lived in a
County Seat; and having always been an outsd-
er, we claim to know something of the feeling of
the people of County toward the County Seat.
1t cannot have escaped observation, that in q
large proportion of Counties, especially in the
newer parts of the West, there exists deep hat
red or jealousy of the County Seat. among the
people outside; and the expressions, County Seat
Ring" and "Court House Clique" may be heard
almost every day; and AS sure as contest comes
up on the County Seat question, the existing
County Seat fights at great disadvantage, with
the chances largely against her. 1t is not because
the people generally of the County Seat are any
worse than those of the other parts of the Coun-
ty; but it is because the politicians and Office
seekers gravitate to the County Seat, and work
early and late to take in the bulk of the spoils
leaving the other parts of the County out in the
cold. The people come to lay the blame upon the
County Seat; and for any extravagance or mis-
management on the part of County officer, the
County Seat is denounced for it.
We do not make these remarks as lecture to
Troy. nor for the sake of giving advice; but we
speak of existing facts, learned by the experience
of our whole life We know that il is in the power
of this town, and of every other County Seat, to
establish such friendly terms with the whole
County, that her strength, in matters that her
stability and material prosperity, will be invinci
ble 1t shall be our aim to promote such rela-
tions with all parts of the County. Our long res
idence in Kansas has been wholly in Doniphan
County; we have been intimate with her affairs
from the beginning; and We have other in-
ducement than to labor for the welfare of the
County.
As to keeping mp the local fights and divisions
of former years, if there are any disposed to do
90, we wish them happy time of it. Every cam
psign brings its own issues, and will force it's
divisions. If John Smith and Richard Rollix had
4 bitter contest year OF two age, producing q
surplus amount of bile that was not expended at
the time, that bile will not keep till another
year; but the partisans of Smith and Rollix will
divide up promiscuously in the next contest, some
on one side and some on another regardless Of all
previous fuss and feathers. The battle Of Get
tysburg could not have been fought upon the
plans marked out for the battle of Waterloo.
rhis means that, in the year of grace 1872, il
would be folly for John Smith and Richard Rol-
il to stand one on the field of Waterloo and the
,ther at Gettysburg, and attempt to kick the top
If each others head off, to decide the question
whether Jonah swallowed the whale or St. Pat |
ick killed the snakes in Ireland
About the local division in Troy, of which we |
,ave heard SO much, We have never understood |
I. and don't want to- We do not know where |
he e0ulnocIlal lluc runs tuot iucS tWo
erests; and for anght we know, we may be |
printing paper on one side of the line. and TAX
pe our rations on the other side. If any per- |
on wishes to subscribe for the Chie, or put in |
IN advertisement we will agree not to ask him |
m which side of this local Chinese Wall or Ma |
on and Dixon's line he roosts.
of politics il is Unnecessary to speak. Our posi- |
ion is decided, and well known. We must say
THAT we think, hit or miss. We cannot promise |
he Democracy to fatter them much, and can ask |
heir support only upon the promise of giving |
hem the general aud County news. If they see |
1t to support one Republican for President, and |
ye another, it is only question of choice be-
ween Republicans, and there is not so much differ
'nce between MS after all. 1t is said that he is
,ur best friend who tells us Of our faults.' On |
his principle, we shall claim to be true friend
If the GfsAssy Democracy.
In eonslas'ss, <s invite all to give NJ trial.
and zee whether with ksera support, we can
not get mp sa acceptable paper.