Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-08-28
THE REPUBLIC.

Believing that the incstimable privileges of self
government guaranteed by the Federal Constitution
involve corresponding duties, and that among these
sleepless vigilance and the devotion Of the best
thoughts and efforts Of the citizen aid of the pres
ervaton and development of our country and its in
stitutons have determined in furtherance of these
objects, 10 establish monthly magazine devoted TO
the discussion Of the science OF government and
review of political events.
Assuming that the legitimate object of good govern
ment is provision for the welfare and happiness of
Citizen his physical comfort educational growth and
moral development, THE REPUBLIC will bring tc
this test all economic questions political action
governmental measures.
Holding firmly that in republic, constituted al
ours L. political parties are essential and that they
fl ush the best not to say the only of that
scrutiny 10 which power should be always sub
cted, THE REPUBLIC will insist that the country
Is not only safe, but safest with its destiny in tht
keeping Of the Republican party that of
form and progress must be carried forward through
It's insrumentality and that its permanent ascendan-
cy should be maintained long it responds to the
demands OF enlightened and progressive public opin
ion.
THE REPUBLIC will avoid unwarranted censure O
opponents well as ndiscrmnate praise of friends
aiming at that degree of independence and cando
which concede justice to both 1t will not waste words
influence, power by purely negative criticisms bu
will endeavor TO promote correct action by affirma
lively and plainly showing the better way. True th
line of criticism involves thought care
with the exercise of impartial Judgment. but his
tory has conclusively demonstrated fhet by thes,
means the cause of truth and good government car
be best advanced.
THE hEPUBLlC Will furnish q Dr1ef and accurate
record of events of political and general INTEREST," as
The proceedings of Congress.
The decisions and action Of the Executive Depart
ments.
The action Of States and 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 will be
made up after the have TRANSFERRED and at the
close of the year, volume of accurate valuable
information in convenient form for preservation and
reference
Among the topics claiming discussion will be-
The 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 and canal
Interpretations life and fire insurance. river and
Dor improvements, the public health, reforms in the
public service, and the establishment of equal civil
and political rights, On these a-d kindred subjects
THE REPUBLIC will aim TO convey reliable infor-
nation, excite thought, and induce action.
The writer's for THE REPUBLIC have been select
cd from among those whose sagacity, 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 reason argument and the merit of their
auctions.
Moved by these considerations, and subordinating
the question of remuneration entirely appeal with
confidence 10 those who, in the recent campaign res
nded literally in time, money, and effort to aid
inthe introduction Of THE REPUBLIC. Phe Maya.
zine will be furnished at as near cost price as pract
cable, and will be enlarged whenever the patronage
received will justify increased expenditure,
THE REP will be published monthly on SUI
peror paper, in clear type and will contain lot less
than forty eight pages Of reading matter exclusive of
Advertisements.
TERMS:
Two dollars per year. in advance.
Single copies, tweRty five cents.
Clubs OF five, remittng ten dollars, will be entitled
to six copies.
Remittances should be made by oney-orders drafts
registered letters.
specinent copies will be SENT postage paid, any
person enclosing ten cents.
Letters may be addressed to THE REPUBLIC PUBLISH
ING CoMPANT, OF TO HoR.J. M. EDMUNDs, Secretary
Union Republican Congressional Committee, Wash.
ingtOn, d. @.