The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-01-09
G,he CIncInnatI Commercial.

In addition to the universal circulation of
the COMMERCIAL 10 Cincinnati and vicinity, il
i sold through over three hundred agencies in
Ohio, Indiana Kentucky, Tennessee, West
Virginia, and Southern Illinois, and on all the
railroads in those States, ana there is a special
call for II along the great rivers from Pitts
burg TO New Orleans.
The territory occupied BIZ the constituency
Of the CoMMERClAL IS that within one days
railroad travel to Cincinnati, and there are
regular carriers routes for the COMMERCIAL in
Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Frank
fort Kentucky; Nashville, Tennessee; Charles
ton, West Virginia: Louisville, Kentucky;
Parkersburg; West Virginia; Chattanooga,
Tennessee; Nincennes, Lafayette. Evansville,
and Richmond, Indiana Dayton, Xenia,
Springfield, Newark, Delaware, and Zanes-
vile, Ohio; Lexington, MaysTille, Paris, and
Cynthiana, Kentucky; and in scores Of other
superb and dOurishing cities.
Cincinnati IS the most central of the large
cities Of the Nat on, and on all sides is sup
ported by thrifty and prosperous cOmmuni-
ties, in which for hundreds of miles in every
directi u, the COMMERCIAL is the favorite
newspaper.
10 a political sense the COMMERCIAL is
thoroughly independent. Ii recognizes no
obligations to party organizations. lis SINGER
'Ey IN this position - popularity understood,
and SO largely appreciated that its subscribers
and habltual purchasers in either political
party outnumber those OF the party organs,
and its aggregate circulation is greater than
that oflts competitors combined.
II takes hearty interest in the politics of
Europe which Geographic communication has
brought into very intimate relations with us,
and, earnestly indicating and sustaining the
Development Of nationality in Germany and
Italy, It cordially sympathizes with tie Re
publican cause in France and Spain.
The specially of the COMMERCIAL is the
news OF the day. We spare no effort and no
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graph, by mail and by express, the latest in-
ieiiigence, and to present it in the most at
taclye and authentic form. Our Editorial re-
marks upon events, and discussions Of the
questions OF the day, are according to our in
dependent Judgment, having always in view
the efficacy Of the truth IN the interests of the
people. We do not seek official favors OF p ar.
tisan patronage, but rely wholly upon the
business that grows out of the respect and
good will of the public at large.
The current history of the world will pos
sess, this winter, exceptional interest. The
affairs of Europe never concerned us more
closely than now. The complications in our
foreign relations, even threatening war must
command constantly our serious consdera-
ton, aud the session of the American Con-
gress about commencing, will absorb in an
unusual degree the attention Of the country,
for the most vital and searching issues, Oman
cialr await practical solution.
The daily newspaper at such a time comes
almost necessity OF life, and II is not hazard
Gus to claim for the Cincinnati CONN ERCIAL
that il Is at once the most complete and trust
worthy journal issued in the Ohio Valley-the
center OF the population and of the political
power of the Nation
Our relations with political parties are such
that we will not be suspected 10 tamperng
with the news 10 the interest of either. We
mean to tell the plain truth, AND PUBLISH ALL
Tbs NEWS, 30 matter whom Il hits or whom il
helps or hurts. We expect TO be as thorough
and impartial IN presenting FINANCIAL INTEL
LIGESCE as ia dealing with political ntorma-
tIOC.
Our agents are reminded that this is a
promising time 10 canvass for new subscribers,
and It Is our impression that if a careful and
energetic effort were made, thers would he &C.
CaslOn 10 increase orders largely.
We offer no other inducements to subscribers
than the reputation Of the COMMERCIAL for en-
terprise IN collecting the news, and hOu)rab.e
dealing with the people in publishing 1t fairly
All applicants furnished with Specimen
Copies aud Circulars giving exact and full de-
tails Of business information.
Advertising rates from 10 to 80 cents per
agate line, according to display and position
the best terms offered BY any flrs;-class Jour
nal character and extent of circulation consid-
cred,
VI. HALSTEAD X CO..
ProprIetors OF the Cincinnati COMMERCIAL.