Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-03-20
THURSDAY MARCH 20. 1873
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It's Pasi, Present and Future.


The publication If the HERALD AND
TRIBUNE oommenced on the Goth day Of
August, 1869, under the control and man
sgement Of G. Wheeler and N. s. MahO-
ucy, tho former Of whom has this day re
tired from all business connection with the
journal. The publication was commenced
under trying circumstances, when the
country was in a state Of fsvcrish politi>
cal excitement ovsr the changes that had
been wrought in our State Government
through the Vaccinations Of political
leaders whe-had shown themselves cspa.
BIZ of sacrificing every principle Of States
mnnsbip, Of honor and patriotism to their
own selfish interests. Il was a time whom
nearly every newspaper mar in the State
was hesitating as to whatpolicy be should
advocate or what political position he
should assume In order to secure the fu-
turs success Of his journal. 1t was at a
time when the rspose Of society was sadly
disturbed, when the Angel Of Peace seem
cd to have deserted our borders and the
prospect for future tranquility vas any
thing but encouraging. 1t was at this
time that the HERALD AND TRttUNE
spraug into existence, and at once took an
advanced position among tho journals Of
the South.
describing the past with all its hatrcds
and malice, its heart burnings and regrets
it turned its face to tie future. Where
parties we're inclined to peace, and the fu-
ture welfare Of all classes, they were en-
coursged. When advocating turmoil and
strife they were fearlessls attacked, ,hcis
designs exposed and their baleful inau-
ence rendered harmless. Planting itself
upon the platform Of the National Re-
publican Party, laying aside all local pre-.
judices, apd working for the permanent
good of the whole country it has advoca-
ted liberal measures only, and kept pace
with'the enlightened spirit Of the age in
politics as we'll as in religion, education
and morality.
1t has from tho first pursued a straight
forward course. Every candidate for of,
6ce, while be felt certain Of sair dealing,
knew ttE6Sn Lis own political status theth,
err or not hs would get Che support of the
paper.
Through the energy of the managers
and the kindness of its patron, the paper
has achieved q financial success rarely
equalcd by village weekly. and the pros
poets for the future of the HERALD AND
TRIBUNE are brighter than ever. What
it has been In the past it will continue to
DO in the future. As a friend to human.
Hyit will advocate equal rights to al,
regardless Of race, color, or previous
condition" As the friend of education
1t will continue to labor for the enlightsn-
ment of all classes. In politics 1t will
shape its course in accordance with the
best interests Of the whole people, ac>
knowledging allegiance to no party which
does not, in its PLATFORM. conform to the
principles Of National Republicanism in
its broadest sense. ~,
The change in the business manage.
ment will make no change either in the
politics or the general conduct Of the
paper but each in his separate capacity
will labor for its success and prosperity
with the same energy, the. same earnest,
nes and tho same regard for the public
welfare as before. We only ask Of the
public q Continuance of their patronage,
and assure ieehat nothing on our part will
ne lott undone to furnish . FIRST Glass fam.
iiy newspaper, such as viii meet the wants
oil all classes of u citizens.