Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-06-19
THE REPUBLIC.

Believing that the inestimable privileges Of ssI,
government guaranteed by the Federal C1nstitutier
involve correspo nding duties, and that among thss
seepless vigilance and the devotion Of the w,
thoughts and efforts OF the citizen in aid Of the pre
ervati0n and development of our country and ~ 4
stitutOns we have determined, in furtherauce Of ths
objects, 20 establish monthly magazine devoted i,
the discussion OF the science OF government and Ia
review Of political events.
Assuming that the legitimate object Of good govern
is provision for the welfare and happiness " ~
citizen, his physical comfort educational Ana
moral development, THE REPUBLIC viii bring L
this test all economic questions, political action ana
governmental measures.
Holding firmly that in republic, constituted a,
ours is political parties are essential and that bey
furnish the best, not to say the only means Of that H.
we're scrutiny 20 which power should be always snl
cted, THE REPUBLIC will insist that the eorntr,
is not only safe, but safest with its destiny IN ~
keeping of the Republican party that measures Of re-.
form and progress must he carried forward through
its fundamentally, and that its permanent ascenia
cy should be maintained 80 long IL responds 70 t
demands OF enlightened and progressive public opu.
ion
THE REPUBLIC will avoid uuwarrantod censure #
opponents ell indiscrmnate praise of friends
aiming at that degree of independence and capla,
which concode justice 20 both 1t will not waste word,
influence, power by purely negative criticisms but
will endeayor to promote correct action by ahrms
lively aud plainly showing the better way. True tbs
line of criticism involves thought care Investigator
with the exercise of an impartial Judgment but hs
tory has conclusively demonstrated that by these
means the cause of truth and good government can
be best advanced.
THE REPUBLIC will furnish briei and accurate
record of events of political and general interest az
The proceedings OF Congress.
The decisions and action of the Executive pepart.
meuts.
The action of States and of political bodies Of nation
al import.
The progress of material and educational develop
mont.
judiciary decisions Of political or financial impor
lance and of general application.
F.1K1atf Hall, I.
made up after tht have transpired and AT tbs
close OF the year, volume of accurate and valuable
Information in convenient form Tor preservation aud
reference.
Among the topics claiming discussion will boz
The relative power and Jurisdiction OF the Fedora
and State Governments the expansion of territory
revenue finance, education, industrial schools postal
telegraph, postal savings banks, railway aud canal
transportations, life and fire Insurance. river and har
Dor improvements the public health reforms in the
| public service, and the establishment of equal civ
and political rights, On these a.d kindred subjects
| THE KEEP uBLlC will aim to convey reliable nior.
nation, excite thought and induce action.
The writer's for THE REP UBLIC have been select
cd from among those whose sagacity, judgment
and energy were thoroughly tested in tie recent 10.
ticsl contest; and their names withheld now as
then, for the sole that hey prefer success
through reason, argument and the merit Of theltpo
duotiOns.
Moved by these considerations, and subordinate,
the question of remuneration entirely, we appeal With
confidence TO those who, in the recent campaign
pended so literally in time, money, and effort TO aid
inthe introduction Of THE REPUBLIC The Mags
zine will be furnished at near cost price as pra
cable, and will be enlarged whenever the patronage
received will justify increased expenditure
THE REPUBLIC will be published monthly 90 30.
perior paper, in clear type, and will contain not M
than forty eight pages of reading matter exclusive
advertisements.
TERMS:
Two dollars per year, in advance.
Single copies, tweEty five cents.
Clubs Of five, RENTING ten dollars, will be entitled
to six copies.
Remittances should be made BY money-orders, jrsu
or registered letters.
speciment copies will be sent postage paid, to any
person enclosing ten cents
Letters may be addressed 10 THE REPUBLIC PcBlIsa
ING COMPANION TO Hon. j. M. EDMuNDs Secretary Of
Union Republican Congressional Committee, WISH
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