Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
The REPUBLIC.

Believing that the nestimable privileges Of self
government guaranteed by the Feceral Constitution
involve corresponding duties, and that among these
are sleepless vigilance and the devotion of the best
thoughts and efforts Of the citizen In aid of the pre
eryaton and Development of our country and its in
stutohs We nave determined in furtherance of these
objects, 70 establish monthly magazine devoted to
the discussion Of the science Of government and to
review Of political events.
Assuming that the legitimate object Of good govern
nent IS provision for the welfare and happiness of the
eitl@eh his physical comfort, educational gro Sh ami
neral Development, THE REPUBLIC Will bring 10
governmental measures.
Holding firmly that in republic, constitution as
ours s political parties essential and that they
furnish the BEST not TO say the only means of that So
we're scrutiny To which power should be ALWAYS spb
cited, THE REPUBLIC viii insist that fhe cconntrv
u not only safe, but safest with its destiny in the
keeping Of the Republican party; that measures of re-
form and progress must be carried forward through
ITS lnstrnmenfaty, and that its permanent ascendant
should be maintained so long as it responds 10 The
demands Of enlightened and progressive public opin.
ion.
THE REPUBLIC will avoid unwarranted cepsura If
opponents as ell as indscrimnate praise of friends
aiming at that degree Of independence and candor
which concede Justice to both IL will not waste words
influence or power by purely gatve criticisms but
Will endearor 10 promote correct action by airma-
lively and plainly Showing the better way. True this
line OF criticism Involves thought. care Investigation
win the exercise OF an impartial judgment but his.
tory has conclusively demonstrated tbet by these
means the cause Of truth and good government can
THE REPUBLIC will furnish a briei and accurate
record Of events of political and general interest az
The proceedings of Congress
The decisions and action Of the Executive Depart-
ments.
The action Of States and of political bodies of nation
al import.
The progress Of material and educational deyelon
ment.
Judiciary decisions Of political or financial impor.
tame AID of general application.
The publication being monthly, the record will be
made mp after the events have TRANSFERRED and at the
close of the year. volume of accurate and yainahie
Information in form, for
reference. ~
Among the topics claiming discussion win be-
The relative power and Jurisdiction of the Federal
and State Governments the expansion Of territory
revenue, finance education, industrial hoos post
telegraph, postal savings banks, railway and canal
Interpretations, life and fire insurance river and bar
Dor Improvements, the public health reforms in the
public service, and the establishment of equal cfvi
and political rights On these a.d kindred snbiects
THE REPUBLIC will aim to convey reliable nfor-
nation, excite thought, and induce action
The writer's for THE REP UBLIC have been select
cd from among those whose sagacity iudoment
and energy were thoroughly tested in the recent DO
ltica contest; and their names withheld now as
then, Tor the sole reasen that they prefer success
auctions. F''
Moved by these considerations, and subordinatiny
Inc question OF remuneration entirely appeal with
confidence to those who. in the recent campaign res
pended literally in time money and effort r. aid
inthe Introduction Of THE REPUBLIC The Maya
zine VIII be furnished at cost price as nracti
cable, and will be enlarged whenever the patronace
received will justify increased expenditure
THE REPUBLIC will be published monthly on su-
peror paper in clear type, and will contain not less
than forty eight pages Of reading matter exclusive of
advertisements.
TERMS:
Two dollars per year, in advance,
Single copies, tweRty five cents Hb-
Clubs OF hve remtting ten dollars will be entitled
TO six copies
Remittances should be made by noney-orders drafts
or registered letters.
speciment copies will be sent, postage paid to any
person enclosing ten cents. .-.T3 1F
Letters may be addressed to THE REPUBLIC PUBLISH
ING COMPANY or to Hon j. NJ. EDMUNDs Secretary Of |
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