The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1878-11-07
The Sun for 1879.

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the Year 10 come; its purpose ana met dnod % VIII WI
ne ,Gs in readable shape, and to tell the truth
though the heavens fall
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but it seeks to do equal justice to all interests
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mystery about its loves and hates. 1t is for the
publican, and for the honest Republican as
against the dishonest Democrat. 1t does not
take its cue from the utteran' eS OF any poilt1-
port unreservedly when men or measures are
in agreement with the Constitution and with
the principles upon which this Republic was
founded tor the people. Whenever the Consti-
tuition and constitutional principles are yiolat-
ed-aS In the outrageous conspiracy OF 1876, by
which man not elected was placed in the
Presidents office, where he still remains.it
speaks out for the right. That is THE SUNS
idea of independence. In this respect there
will be no change in its programme for 1879
Of rascals, Frauds and humbugs of all sorts and
sizes. 1t hopes 10 deserve that hatred not less
gone by. THE SUN viii continue @ to M Shine on on
the wicked with unmitigated brightness.
While the lessons of the past should be con-
stantly kept before the people. THE SUN does
not propose to make itself in 1879 a magazine of
ancient history. 1t is printed for the men and
women OF to day, whose concern is chiefly with
the affairs of to-day. 1t has both the DISPOSE
ton and the ability to afford its readers he
proInptest, fullest, and most accurate intelli-
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this country, and the uncertainty of the future,
lend an extraordinary significance to the
events of the coming year. The discussions OF
ha hp nhafp a n6 q nj nd
the movements of the leaders in every section
of the Republic will have direct bearing on
| the Presidential election of lSS0-an event
which must be regarded with the most anxious
interest by every patriotic American, whatever
his political ideas or allegiance To these ele
| ments of interest may be added the probability
that the Democrats will control both houses of
Congress the increasing feebleness of the fraud
ulent Administration, and The spread and
strengthening every where of a healthy abhor-
| accuracy and clearness the exact situation in
each of its varying phases, and to eXpound, ac-
cording to its well-known methods, the princi
pies that should guide us through the labyrinth
Will be an important part of THE SUNS work
| for 1879.
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