Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-13
The Centennial Ledger

Memphis PUsLIO LEBsHR announces win
.pIsAsurs and confidence that this pspsr en-
ssrs upon the Centennial year Of our National
.~IiStsnos vithKbrightsr prospects as a hv
DsmOcrstio and CONSERVATIVES Family New
paper than at any former period.
We are supplied with the best modern ia
cilitiss for publishing q newspaper and reach
a larger number Of readers than ever before.
The people are aroused TO the importance Of
the events now transDirinE. as wen as those
that happened a hundred years ago. Inc
unusual spectacle is presented 10 the country
Of the upper and lower Houses in Congress
being controlled respectively BY opposite POI
Hticai parties. For the first time since 1880
the Democrats and Conservatives control one
branch Of Congress, and the ablest modern
statesmen are playing q bold and desperate
game for the political control of the Govern
msnt. Within the year two candidates will
be nominated for the Presidency, and the
people, in their sovereign capacity. will elect
a President and Vice President. and in many
Of the States. as in Tennessee. elect a Cove:
nor, Congressman, members Of the General
Assembly and important local officers. The
ablest talent Of the nation will be arrayed on
both sides. Every intelligent citizen. white
and cOlered. will desire to be informed from
day to day and week to week Of what Is soing
on. The Centennial Of our Independence will
DO insugurstsd with imposing ceremonies at
Philadelphia. on the Fourth Of July. In the
presence of thousands of people from every
State in the Union and representatives of the
principal nations on earth, 1t will DO year
full Of stirring events. an upheaval and COM
minElins Of the masses not to be witnessed
again for a life time.
The LEDGER will keep abreast of the times.
and its readers will see the daily history Of
the world held up to the mirror" The
latest news from all quarters will be presented
in a condensed form and such comment
thereon as an intelligent view Of the subject
/. may suggest. The LEDGER is of the people
and for the people. and in full sympathy with
the lAbOrinS and tax paying masses. Their
Judgment and their instructive conclusions
when ascertained will be accepted in prefer
! ence to the dictum of politicians or the wis
dom Of statesmen. We hold to the old
fashioned theory-that the people are the
sovSreigns, and all ofice-holders public SER
Nhubt w W IoNukuCu uulg lOI u ltltulul ptE@
Torrance Of duty within prescribed limits.
and condemned for breach of trust or abuse
Of delegated powers. In future. as in Tao
past. the LEDGER will be q bold. independent
Democratic journal, standing By is party
whom right. but over ready TO cordemn un,
worthy men Or, measures. An earnest en-,
deavOr will be made during the present yea
to correct abuses in public places. to brinl
about as strict and careful management O.
the peoples money as in q successful privat,
s business. To this end we shall continue Il
labor. urging economy and reform at ever,
possible point without positive injury to tn,
public service.
Issues Of grave Importance will be decide,
this year. Men and parties will DO mado an,
unmade, and presidents set up that will hsy
q great bearing upon the future political his
~, tory Of the country. As a nation Of Unite
States We have made great progress. bu
whether we have preserved intact the prir
ciplss Of our ancient Constitution. is a qael
ton yet to DO decided at the ballot,Bur
Whether we really govern ourselves or al
governed By party. will be better know
when the voice Of the people is heard ne,
l0' November. 1t will avail us little that We ha
a Washington. a Jefferson and q jackson
the Government passes once mere into Ii
hands Of q purely partisan and sections
administration.
In our columns will always be found
I"' choice variety Of original and selected IA,
ter adapted to the general reader and Il
family circle, and it is needless to aaR th
nothing will appear to offend the taste Otrt
most cultivated and refined. The sey0,
departments Of the paper will be con auo,
by experienced Journalists who follow ,
profession because they are in love with
Us. and who appreciate public tastOs and Dub
sensihilitiOS, The LEDGER is Democratic, +
eminently conservative. and. is ever ready
give all sides and shades Of opinion n =
hearing. The editorials will be live a