Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-06-05
The REPUBLIC.

Believing that the inestimable privileges Of self
government guaranteed by the Federal Constitution
involve corresponding duties, and that among these
are seepess vigilance and be devotion Of the best
thoughts and efforts OF the citizen in aid OF the
eryaton and development Of our country aud its in
stitutons have determined In of these
objects, 10 establish monthly magazine devoted TO
the discussion Of the science OF government and 10
review Of political events.
Assuming that the legitimate object OF good govern
ment 10 provision for the welfare and happiness Of the
eitixen, his physical comfort, educational growth and
moral development, THE REPUBLIC will bring to
this test all economic question: political action, and
governmental measures.
Holding nrmly that in a republic, constituted as
ours s political parties essential and that they
furnish the BEST not TO say the only Of that
we're scrutiny to which power should be always sub
J. cted, THE REPUBLIC will insist that the country
IL not only SAFE but safest with its destiny ia the
keeping Of the Republican party; that of
form and progress must be carried forward through
its fundamentally. and that its permanent aseendan
cy should be maintained % long as 1t responds TO the
demands Of enlightened and progressive public opn.
lon.
THE REPUBLIC will avoid unwarranted censure Of
opponents " ell indiscriminate praise friends
aiming at that degree Of independence and candor
which concede justice to both Ii will not waste words
influence or power by purely negative criticisms but
will endeavor TO promote correct action by afirma-
lively and plainly showing the better way. True this
line OF criticism involves thought care Investigation
with the exercise Of impartial Judgment but his.
tory has conelusively demonstrated that by these
be best advanced.
THE REPUBLIC will furnish brief and accurate
record o ents OF political and general inters est,
The % Oceedings 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 develop
ment.
Judiciary decisions of political or financial i'm por
lance and Of general application.
The publication being monthly, the record viii be
made after the have TRANSFERRED and at the
a
Information In convenient form for preservation and
reference.
Among the topics claiming discussion will be-
Tbs relative power and jurisdiction of the Federal
and State Governments the expansion of territory
revenue finance, education, industrial schools postal
telegraph, postal savings banks, railway aud canal
Interpretations, life and IRE insurance. river aud har
Dor improvements, the public health. reforms in the
public service, and the establishment of equal civ
and political rights, On these AID kindred subjects
THE REPUBLIC will aim to convey reliable infor-
nation, excite Thought. and induce action.
The writer's for THE REP UBLIC have been select
ed from among those whose sagacty Judgment
and energy thoroughly tested in the recent po
litical contest and their names withheld now as
then, for the sole that they prefer success
through rsason argument and the merit Of their pro-
auctions.
Moved by these considerations, and subordinatipg
me question OF remuneration entirely. appeal with
confidence TO those who in the recent campaign res
lathe in PRODUCTION OF THE REPGBLIc. The Mas ga
mns VIII be at as near cost price prac
cable, and will be nlarged whenever the patro
received will justify increased expenditure,
THE REP uBLIC will be published monthly, on SUI
perior paper In clear type, and will contain not less
than fortyeght pages Of reading matter exclusive Of
advertisements.
TERMS;
Two dollars per year. in advance.
Single copies, tweRty i've cents.
Clubs Of i've remitting ten dollars will be entitled
to six copies.
Remittances should be made by money -orders drafts
or registered letters.
specinent copies will DO sent postage paid, to any
person enclosing ten cents.
Letters may be addressed TO TIE REPUBLIC PUBLISH.
ING CohPANY,Ior to Hon. j. NJ. EDMUNDs Secretary of
Union Republican Congressional Committee, Wash
ington, d. @.