Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-27
THE REPUBLIC.

Believing that the inestimable privileges Of sofn
government guaranteed by the Federal Constitution
involve corresponding duties, and that among thest
sleepless vigilance and the devotion Of the bes
thoughts and efforts OF the citizen in aid OF the pres
ervation and development of our country and its in
sttuons we have determined in furtherance Of these
Objects 60 establish monthly magazine devoted 70
the discussion of the science OF government and to
review of political events.
Assuming that the legitimate obj Of good govern
ment is provision for the welfare and happiness Of the
Citizen his physical comfort, educational growth, and
moral development, THE REPUBLIC Will bring 20
this test all economic questions political action, and
governmental measures.
Holding firmly that in republic, constituted as
is political parties essential and that they
furnish the BEST not TO the only means Of that
we're scrutiny TO which power should be always sub
/, cted THE REPUBLIC will insist that the country
is only safe, but safest with its destiny in the
keeping OF the Republican parity that OF
form and progress must be carried forward through
it, nstrumentalty and that its permanent ascendant
cy should be maintained SO long IL responds 20 the
demands Of enlightened and progressive public opn-
THE REPUBLIC will avoid unwarranted censure of
opponents ell indscrimnate praise of friends
aiming at that degree of independence and oandor
which concede justice to both 1t will words
influence, power by purely negative criticisms but
will endeaver 20 promote correct action by afirma
lively and plainly show Ing the better way True this
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tory has conclusiyely demonstrated thnt by those
means the cause Of truth and good government can
be best advanced.
THE REPUBLIC will furnish a brief and accurate
record OF events Of political and general interest, as
The proceedings of Congress.
The decisions and action Of the Executive Depart
N ents.
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 impor.
lance and Of general application
The publication being monthly, the record VII be
made up after the have transpired ans az the
close OF the year, volume of accurate and valuable
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| Among the topics claiming discussion will be-
The relative power and Jurisdiction Of the Federal
and State Governments the expansion of territory
revenue, finance educ alton, industrial schools postal
telegraph, postal savings banks, railway and
transportatious life and fire insurance, river and hAr-
Dor improvements, the public health, reforms in the
pablo service and the establishment Of equal civil
and political rights On these a.d kindred subjects
THE REPUBLIC Will aim TO convey reliable nfor.
nation, excite thought, and induce action
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and energy were thoroughly tested in the recent po-
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then, Tor the sole reason that they prefer success
through reason argument and the merit Of their pro-
ductions.
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