The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1875-12-16

The Cincinnati Commercial is the journal of
CINCINNATI and vicinity, and is sold through
hundreds of agencies in Ohio, Indiana, Ken
lucky Tennessee, West Virginia, and Southern
Illinois, and on all the railroads in those
States, and there is a special call for it along
leans.
The territory occupied by the constituency of
the Commercial is that within one days rail-
road travel of Cincinnati, and there are regular
carriers routes in Columbus Ohio; Indianapo-
Tennessee Charleston, West Virginia Louis.
vile, Kentucky; Parkersburg, West Virginia;
Evansville, and Richmond, Indiana; Dayton,
Xenia, Springfield, Newark, Delaware. and
and Cvntbiana' 'Kenf1ckTa in scores Of othe1
superb and hourishing cities.
Cincinnati is the most central and the most
the Nation, and on all sides is supported by
for hundreds of miles in every direction from
the place of publication, the Commercial is the
In a political sense the Commercial is thor
oughly independent. 1t recognizes no obliga-
% this position is popularity understood, and SO SO
largely appreciated that its subscribers and ha-
bit1ai purchasers in either political party out
number those of the party organs, and its ag-
gregate circulation is greater than that of its
competitors combined,
In politics the Commercial occu pies 1.-The field
of independent Journalism" meaning thereby
ne anS 5ns party 50 ne
speak. As we understand it, we are in possess
and we intend to abide there, or, at least, to
look to it as our base of operations. If enter
| behind us. We have not the slightest DISPOSE
ton to try, as steady thing, the dry fodder
| and dusty husks and stale straw of the party
| stables, wherein "the knoweth his owner
and the ass his masters crib" We would pre-
fer, in case Of necessity, to browse in the wilder
politicians and no dread of them.
The news of the day is our specially. Wespare
| tain by telegraph, by mail and by express, the
latest Intelligence, and to presentit in the most
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print all the news without reference to its party
bearings, and our everyday work and mission
transaction of the public business; and as often
as we can be sure which is the thieves side, we
| stealing only or chiefly pocket-picking and
shop-lifting the sly pilfering of sneaks, and the
bold appropriations by burglars, but all the
processes by which persons who do not earn
money come into the possession Of it, especially
against the unwary, in the laws: and swindles
that are discussed by those who get their living
out of yoliticS, as public services.
Our Editorial remarks upon events and dis
cussions ofthe questions of the day, are accord
ing to our best judgment, having always in view
the efficiency of truth, in the interests of the
people. We assume as thoroughly under
ties such that we shall not be suspected of
tampering with the news in the interest of
matter whom 1t hits or whom it helps
or hurts. We expect to be as thorough
and impartial in presenting financial intelli-
gence, which is of constantly increasing inter
est and importance to the general public, as in
dealing with political information. We do not
seek official favors or partisan patronage, but
rely wholly upon the business that grows out
OF the respect and good will of the public at
large.
The Cincinnati Commercial takes a hearty
interest in the politics of Europe, which tele-
graphic communication has brought into very
Intimate relations with us, and, earnestly vim
dicating and sustaining the development of ma
tionality in Germany and Italy, 1t cordially
sympathizes with the Republican cause in all
Nations.
The daily newspaper at this time becomes
almost necessity of life, and 1t is not hazard
loir fOr fIn fol
1T is at once the most complete
and trustworthy journal issued in the
Ohio Valley-the center OF the population and
the seat oftthe political power of the Nation.
niversary of the Republics doubtless destined
to be one of the most notable in American his
tory. Good citizens must join hands to make it
happily memorable. 1t Is the year of magnih-
Centennial, to which the representatives of the
Nations of the earth are invited. 1t Is also the
year of Presidential election, of which there
is already impressive evidence that 1t will be
stngularly momentous
Our agents are reminded that This q promising
time TO cdnrdSS for qetO subscribers and IL is
impression that II careful and energetic effort
acre made, there tcoutd be occasion TO increase
orders largely.
We offer no other inducements to subscribers
than the reputation of the Commercial, for en-
terprise in collecting the news, and honorable
dealing with the people in publishing 1t fairly.
All applicants furnished with Specimen Cop
les and Circulars giving exact and full details
of business information.
Advertising rates from 10 to 40 cents per agate
line, according to display and position-the
best terms offered 6y any Grst-claSs Journal char
acter and ertent Of circulation considered.
NJ. HALSTEAD & CO.,
Proprietors OF the Cincincinnai Commercial.
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