Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-08
The Centennial Ledger

w "NA HAAeAhoA RA0opOoNe y NV
Democratic and Conservative Family Nows-
paper than atsny former period.
We are supplied with the best modern ia
cilitieS for publishing a newspaper and reach
larger number Of readers than ever before.
The people are aroused to the Importance of
the events now tranSpiriAg. as well as those
that happened a hundred years ago. The
unusual spectacle Is presented 10 the country
Of the upper and lower Houses in Congress
being controlled respectively by opposite pO-
litiCal parties. For the hrst time since 1850
the Democrats and Conservatives control one
branch Of Congress, and the abless modern
Statesmen are playing a bold and desperate
game for the political control of the Govern
msnt. Within the year two candidates will
be nominated for the Presidency. and tho
people. in their sovereign capacity, will elect
a President and Vice President, and in man
OK the States, as in Tennessee. elect a Cover
nor Congressman. members Of the General
Assembly and important local officers. The
ablest talent Of the nation will DO arrayed ON
both sides. Every intelligent citizen. white
and oOlored. will desire to DO informed from
day to day and week TO week of what is going
on. The Centennial Of our Independence viii
be inaugurAtsd with imposing ceremonies at
Philsdslphia. on the Fourth of July. in the
presence of thousands of psople from every
State In the Union and representatives of the,
principal nations on earth. 1: will be a yoa,
full of stirring events. an uphOayal and COM.
minEling Of tho masses not to be witnessed
again for a life time.
The LEDGE will keep abreast of tho timss
and its readers will see the daily history 90
the world held up to the mirror" The
latess news from all quarters will be pregent1,
In a condensed form and such CONN an,
thereon as an intelligent view Of the ' ,bisc,
." AhIRAh
may suggest. The LEDaER ia Of thu. naomi.
ana iOr the people, and in full syiAy atby with
the lANOrins and tax payiD ma, SOS. Their
Judgment and their inatinctivO combustion.
when a'certained will be accepted in prefer.
'nce to the dictuR of politicians or the wis.
dom Of statesmen. We hold to tso old
iasnioned the0.y-that the people are the
sOVereiEns. AID all oaice-holdors public ser.
wants. TO hs rewarded only for a faithful Us,.
'Ofmsnce of duty within prescribed limit
ana condemned for breach of trust or abuso
Of delegated powers. In future, as IN the
past. the LEDGER will be a bold, independent
Democratic journal. standing by its party
when right. but ever ready to condomp mn
worthy men or measures. An earnest on.
dsavOr will be made during tho present year
to correct abuses in public places. to bripr
about as strict and careful management Of
the peoples money as in a successful private
business. To this end we shall continue b,
labor ursine economy and reform at every
possible DOiHt without positive injury TO tho,
public service.
Issues Of grave Importance viii be deestss
this year. Men and parties VIII be mad. and
un@ad'' and DrecodOus set up that will have
a great bearing upon the future political his
tory Of the county. AZ a nation of United
states We have made great progress, but
"n''n'r We have preserved intact the prin-
oiplSs Of our ancient Constitution. is a cues
uon yet 70 be decided at the ballot.box.
whether We really govern ourselves or arc
governed By party. will be- better known
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when tho voice Of the people is heard nsxli
November 1t will avail us little tina, we,ba,r
a Washington. a Jefferson and a jackson if
the Government passes once mere into tho
hands of a purely partisan and socy ,onsp
administration.
In our columns will always be- found ,
choice variety of original and sci sot,a MAJ
tor adapted to the general req ior and ,h..
family circle and tits needle IS to say ,ba.
nothing will appear to offend the tA.t. Of N.
m0't cultivated and REIN ed. The ,ov.roi
departments Of the paper will be conducted
BY experienced iOunr.Gs SITS who follow III.
profession because thsy are in love with #.
who appreciate, public tastes and public
''n'ibiliti'', II LuDonAl Democratic. Su.
'~in'nu' cons ervattvs. and is ever ready to
rfvo all Ia. .... II ..M F
S''0 al SID " and shades Of opinion a fair
cho editorial. will be live ana
pointed ant carefully oOnsiderato.
much, space will be devoted to local new,
AOd tDSios- Full and accurate rive, A.,
~AfS't reports will be given each day. And
II will he osny .nnu