Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-03
THE REPUBLIC.

Believing that the inestimable privileges of self
government guaranteed by the Federal Constitution
involve corresponding duties, and that among these
sleepless vigilance and he devotion of the best
thoughts and efforts Of the citizen aid Of the pres
eNaoh ana deNelopheht OF our cf untry and Its In
stutohs, we have determined in ance OF these
objects, 60 establish monthly magazine devoted to
the discussion Of the science Of government and 60
review Of political events
Assuming that the legitimate object Of good govern.
ment is provision for the weareand happiness Of the
citizen his physical comfort, educational growth, and
neral Development, THE REPUBLIC Will bring to
this test all economic questions political action, and
governmental measures.
Holding firmly that in a republic, constituted as
ours IS political parties are essential and that they
furnish the best, not TO say the only Of that
scrutiny To which power should be always sub
cted, THE REPUBLIC will iusist chat the country
is not only safe, but safest with its destiny In the
keeping Of the Republican party; that measures Of
form and progress must be carried forward through
Its nstrumentality and that its permanent asconaau-
cy should be maintained SO long il responds to the
demands Of enlightened and progressive public opin.
ion.
THE REPUBLIC will avoid unwarranted censure of
opponents as well as indscrmnate praise OF friends
aiming at that degree Of independence and candor
which concede justice TO both 1t will not waste words
influence, or power by purely negative criticisms but
will endeayor TO promote correct action by afhrma-
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 coaclusvely demons trated that by these
means the cause OF truth and good government can
be best advanced.
THE REPUBLIC will furnish a briei 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 Of 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 will be
made up after the nave TRANSFERRED and at tho
close OF the year, volume Of accurate and valuable
1 al for
| reference.
| Among the topics claiming discussion will be-
Tho relative power and jurisdiction OF the Federal
and State G0Sernments the expansion OF territory
revenue finance, education, industrial schools postal
telegraph, postal savings banks, railway and canal
ransporatons lie and IRE insurance, river and har-
Dor improvements, the public health, reforms In the
pubic service, and the establishment of equal ciyi
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 REP UBLIC have been select
| ed from among those whose sagacity, Judgment
and energy were thoroughly tested in the recent po
ltical contest and their names withheld now as
then, for the sole reason that they prefer success
through reason, argument, aud the merit Of their pro-
| auctions.
Moved by these considerations and subordnating
the question Of remuneration entirely, appeal with
confidence 10 those who in the recent campaign res.
pended literally in time money and efior TO Aid
| inthe introduction OF THE REPUBLIC. Phe Maya.
zine will be furnished at price as prac.
cabe, aud viii be enlarged wi enev the patronage
received will justify increased expe. diture.
THE REPUBLIC Will DO published monthly, on SUI
perior 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, tweHty five cents.
Clubs OF i've, relnting ten dollars will be entitled
to six copies.
Remittances should be made by money.orders drafts
or registered letters.
speoment pies will be sent, postage paid. 10 any
person enclosing ten cents.
Letters may be addressed 20 The REPUBLIC PUBLISH.
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