The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-09-01
SAAUTATORY.

sence of nearly four years, to assume
the responsibilities attending the editori-
al management of this paper, I bring
with me an earnest desire to so conduct
The TRIBUNE that it's influence for good
may be increased, and by strict atten-
tion to the wants of its readers, merit
the patronage of the people, to whom [
look for support.
During my absence, material changes
have been wrought in our city and coun-
ty. Here the railroads which now con-
meet US with the business centers Of the
West were things to be hoped for the
magnificent harbor which now offers
safe retreat for shipping of every de-
scrlption, in all weather, was only part
tally completed; the docks which line
the banks of our river from it's mouth to
Main Street were thought of as neces-
sary adjuncts which it would require
years to construct, and elegant churches,
school houses, residences, business and
manufacturing blocks, have sprung up
SO numerolsly that the newcomer, COM
pairing Manitowoc of to-day with Man
itowoc of four years ago, cannot but be
impressed with the conviction that in
the near future it is destined to rank
with the very first cities OF Wisconsin
IN point of wealth and population.
To make The TRIBUNE such paper
as viii tend to increase its popularity
abroad, and to call the attention of capt.
talists and artisans of other cities and
States to the many advantages it offers
for the investment Of capital md skilled
labor will be main feature in its conduct.
I believe In manufactures, and hold the
opinion that much of the future pros
perity of the city ana county depends
upon their establishment here.
Politically, I shall maintain the prin-
ciples of true Republicanlsrn, reserving
the right to use my own Judgment as
to the practicability Of all measures,
State and National, which may be
brought up for discussion. Glad TO
praise when occasion demands, [ shalt
condemn with equal fervor all men or
measures which [ consider adverse to
the best interests of the country, let
them emenate from what man or party
they may. Proposing to publish Re
publican paper, it viii be Independent
SO far as not being subject to the con-
troll of others, and conservative as hold
ing intermediate, moderate opinions
on all matters.
The local department Of the paper will
represent, week by week, the progress
of our city, and in it will be discussed
the topics affecting the best means to
promote our mutual welfare as citizens.
With paid correspondents in various
portions Of the county, I hope to make
The TRIBUNE means Of brznging be-
fore the public the many industries, the
successful prosecution of which aids SO
materially toward enabling pi1is county
tC maintain its position as emong the
most prosperous in Wise usin, and
thus make it reflex Of the weekly hap
penings transpiring within it's borders.
While making an endeavor to present
a readable, Hre paper to the public, it
should be borne in mind that it is pub
hshed in the interests of the members of
this firm, and should deserve the sup
port of the people. But not through
charity. We sell our paper and our ad-
vertising space the same as a merchant
sells yard of calico, and it would be
hunliliating indeed did we think that our
friends patronized its columns through
charity for one Or both of the publishers.
We consider that we deserve the prices
charged for our work, and respectfully
solicit the favors of those who regard
themselves as getting an equivalent for
what they do for the firm in that con-
nection. Promising to devote my time
and energies to the work before me, and
asking the indulgence OF a varied class
of readers, should mistakes occur in it's
editorial conduct, / take my place as one
of you and for you.
ED. BoRCHERDT.
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