New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-30
LETTERS OF CONCENTRATION.
TIE TRIBUNE A GREAT EDUcArOh-

LETTERS OF CONCENTRATION.
THE TRIBUNE A GREAT EDUCATOR
To The EdttOr Of The TrtouHe
SIR: [ desire to contribute a word OF com
mendaton OF your paper since the death
of its former and lamented editor Horace Greeley
The people OF this country have not understood all
probably never will fully realize their loss In 30 able
ndefatigable fearless exponent of their nights ana
liberties have been a reader OF THE TRIBUNE for 20
wears and have watched its since the death Of
Mr. Greeley with great interest and solicitude. am
well pleased with its present attitude. Ny hopes and
expectations are that it will, as IN former times
be found on the side OF the rights OF she people
against monopOles and class legislation IN al lts
ipsidious forms No paper in this country ever
dld as mucn 10 educate the people 10 their own
rights as THE NEW YORK TMBUNE-may II conuu-e
Inn me path OF ITS great founder There Is a teariu
issue in the future Of the American people. that
paper which and cOmprehends THIS great anu
Coming event must be journal the great mass of THIS
people will look 10 for protection Daniel webster de
cared. % years since, IN one or his famous speeches
HAT the greatest danger the American peoples losing
their rights and liberties would be from Their own patAy
and IuattentiOn them have lived t0 see TINS pIedc
ton fulfilled 20 extent OF which the people them
selves seem TO DE little This state OF things has
been prOduced-begun before and accelerated ~ ne
war-6v filing legislative halls, state and national
with incompetent ana corrupt men, untA class leglsia
ton roDs the people OF all their honest industry me
West is moving against this glganuc IE4uu NAY tney
be encouraged in this good work begun until u reaches
evils A. =. b.
Rochester, ". T, april %, 1879
WORDS OF COMMENDATION
To the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: | commenced taking THE TRIBUNE
dailv April TO- 1871 and then been constant
reader of some OF its editions except during the Winter
Of ls4I-2 have always priced it highly as newspa-
per and for its persistent championship Of the night,
irrespective Of considerations Of eIpediency pecu-
mary profit. Having been bred farmer, have FOR
long time perused its agricultural articles with great
interest and considered it the best agricultural paper
published; but during the last few months think t
has been IT eaty improved by substituting the IDEAS Of
practical farmers for the egoustca plautudes Of the
members OF the so-called American Institute Farmers
Club II is now the agricultural paper of the United
states and hone and believe t will receive he appre
citation 70 which it, merits entte H. not only Tor the
efficient aid IL renders 10 agriculture but Tor the lunu
enre II eTers in rescung the people from the thradom
OF party encouraging them 70 use their Influence 10
the triumph Of principles which they DcNe
nv Horace Greeley mas i've long and door.
sh being guided by large wisdom and unerrns -agae-
ty 20 discern the right wish you abundant success
Cumberland County, y, j., Aprl %, 1873. O. 10
coNPLDiESIs FROM AN ExREBEL-
TO thelEdttOr OF The Ert6HHG
SIn: In giving you my suffrage | must be
candid. I was and am utterly Southern mana
Rebel as you persist saying. thought and stil
think Southern doctrines true and claims just But we
lost. give it up. When began 20 take TnE TRIBUNE
my friends thought must have changed. No, said,
"A 4
10 prove for what believe. want the best OF whas
able say alld think on all side Most OF al ahe
newspaper TO get the not trash, but valuable 10.
formation about all that Il best worth knowing Herein
IRE TRIBUNE leads me into rich pastures But IiiB
IBCSE has won upon me sre d. r. s a1 aos 49,
into the narrow bitterness and baseness OF party,
should have been obliged To say goodDy, despite al ats
rich treasures Of good knowledge. J.
Padueah, Ky, April %, 1873
GOOD WORDS FROM THIRTY YEARS READER.
To me Ed.tOT OF The Tribune.
SIR: Il is nearly 80 years since / became a
subscriber 10 The TRIBUNE. IL has To NY resde
most 0f the time since love it, because t is mde
pendent truthful Journal Now that the hands Of
skltul have fears OF Its safety. am thankful
the old TRIBUNE lives, and in its columns shall
st feel the inspiration OF ts great founder MAY he
live in memories and his virtues be cherished
as long goodness itself shall be beloved hOpe Il
will successful In spreading the truth and in bringing
20 Light the deep-aid plans OF wicked men Go 0h, OLD
TRIBUNE in your good old way until al shall kaow TIC
trltk. l. H. 6.
Jo1nson, w. April II. 1873.
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR TIE TRIBUNE.
TO the EDITOR Of The Tribune,
SIR: hasten to acknowledge the receipt Of
the volume entitled Memorial OF Horace Groelsy,.
with feelings Of mingled sorrow and satisfaction have
labored faithfully for The NEW YORK TRIBUNE Tor
number Of years. and the satisfaction derived from t
success has fully rewarded nv efforts, - long a. THE
TRIBUNE continues act in harmony with the progress.
i've spirit predict Tor II Dgnt tnture and
a great and successful career. A. . b.
Eastford,, Conn, Aprll y, lsIS
AN INDEPENDENT PRESS THE GREAT NECESSITY.
To the Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: | address a few lines to you because
cannot refrain from expressing my JOY at the indie
pendent course you are pursuing. Though a lifelong
armament Ia politics 10 its lamented founder have
admired Horace Greeley for his honesty purpose and
.hiiTy a. ana editor Go in the good work YOU are
doing and al truly honest and honorable Will bid
von God speed the good work II anything
more than aught else needed by American people Il
h an independent press JIM
Carlisle, Ark, April lG 1873
THE TRIBUNE NEVER BETTER THAN NOW.
70 the Edttor or Ths rrsbNHe.
SIR: l am very much interested in The
Tribune. have been q constant reader OF THE DAur
Tor Is years more and 70 IL has been Invaluable
md it better than now used think that
MIR Greeley shoud die there would DO an end 70 an
independent paper; but ind that nothing good do
lends upon one man. Go onl Success 70 you
Or'es, A. T., April 70. 1878. wHw
THE BEST MONUMENT.
TO the Bdttor or re rrtbERs.
SIR: do not like to miss one OF The
rRIBUsEs since usually ind something of permanent
every beside what is of temporary interest
glad THE TRIBUNE "hods its own" 50 weli 10 SUE
lain lie standard OF excellence rs the best monument
you can raise 20 the memory OF lie founder. hAh