Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-11-12
THE SUN FOR 1880.

The sun will deal with the events OF tbs
wear 1880 in its own fashion, now pretty well
understood by everybody. From jan
uary until December 81 it will BIO conduct
cd "a n NEWSPAPER, written in tho English
language and printed for the people.
As n newspaper. THE Sun believes in get:
ting all tho news of the world promptly, and
nresenting il in the most inicliigable NAH
ner-thc shape that will enable its readers
10 keep well abreast of tae ago with the least
unproductivo expenditure OF time. The
greatest interest to the greatest number
that is, the law controlling its daily makeup,
II now has circulation very much larger
than that of any other American newspaper,
aad enjoys an income which is at all times
prepalred to spend literally for the benefit OF
Ia rrcaders. People of ali conditions of life
aud ali ways of thinking buy and read The
Suy and they all derive satisfaction OF
some sort from its columns, for they keep on
buying and readingit.
In its comments On men and affairs, lHE
sun believes that the only guide of policy
should be common sence, inspired ny genu
inc American principles and backed by
honesty OF purpose. For this reason it 49,
and will continue to be, absolutely indepen-
dent of party, class, clique, organization, or
interest. 1t is for all, but of none. 1t will
continue to praise what is good and repro
bate what is evil, taking carel that its lang.
uage is to the point and plain, beyond the
possibility of being misunderstood. 1t IS I'M
influenced by motives that do not appear on
the surface it has no opinions to sell, save
those which may be had by any purchaser
with two cents. 1t hates injustice and ras-
cality even more than it hates unnecessary
words. 1t abhors frauds, pities fools, and de-
plores nincompoops OF every species. 1t Will
continue thr oughout tho yoar 1851 to chastise
the first class, instruct the second, and dis
countenance the third. All honest men,
with honest convictions, whether sound or
mistaken are its friends. And The SUN
makes no bones of telling the truth to its
friends and about its friends whenever occa'
sion arises for plain speaking.
These are the principles upon which lie
Sun will be conducted during the year to
come.
The year 1880 will be one in which no pat
t;otic American can afford to close his eyes
to public affairs. 1t is impossible to eNa8g
crate the Importance Of tie political events
which it has in store, or the necessity o.
resolute vigilance on the part of every citi'
zen who desires to preserve the Government
that the founders gave us. The debates and
acts of Congress-, the utteranccs OF the press
the exciting contests Of tho Republican and
| Democratic parties, now nearly equal IN
strength throught the country, the varying
drift OF public sentiment, will all bear direct
| ly and effectively upon the 1--WE nty-fourtf
| Presiden tial election, to be held in Novemb,
er. Four years ago next November the Will
of the nation, as expressed at the polls, was
thwarted by an abominable conspiracy me
promoters and beneticiaries of which SUI
hold the offices they store. Will the crime
of 1876 be repeated in iSSo Inc pas. ae
cade of years opened with acorrupt. eXtrav
ayant, and insoent Administration in
trenched ut Washington. The Sun did some
thing toward dislodging the gang and break
| inp its power The same men are now IN
intriguing to restore their leader and them
| selves to places from they were driven by
the lindignation of the people. VIII they
succeed The coming year will bring the
answers to these momentous questiohs.-
THE Sun will be on hand to chronicle tbe
facts as they ate developed, and to eAhioi
them clearly and fearlessly in their relation
to expediency and right.
Tins. with habit Of philosophical goot
humor in looking at tho minor affairs OF life
and in great things o steadfast purpose u
maintain the rights of tho people and 'h'
principles of the Constitution against all az
eressors, The Sun is prepared to write
truthful, instructive, und at the same tim
entertaining history Of 1880.
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! 1. W. ENGLAND,
Publisher Of THE Sun, New York City.
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