The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-18

To day The ARGUS enters upon its
twenty ninth Journalistic yesr. During
the years that il has been published, its
ownership has several times changed. but
in all that time The ARGUS has been
steadfastly Democratic. In the face of de-
feat--sometimes overwhelming 10 it's force
the paper has maintained its position
and has been persistent in its advocacy OF
the sterling principles of the Democratic
party. To all matters of local interest
those measures which seemed the best for
the public have been advocated In spirit
of fearless independence irrespective OF
personal considerations. During its long
career in journalism THE ARGUS has wit
messed the birth and demise of many
journalistic ventures. but REGARDLESS of
competition it has held its ground and to-.
day, enters the field in its twenty ninth
year as free and independent as ever-with
the same determined spirit. and as the ex-
ponent of the undying principles OF true
Democracy. In the future,as 10 the past.
THE ARGUS will be found on the side
of the people in all local matters. always
advocating public questions 10 fair and
candid manner. unbiased by prejudice
uninfuenced by friends. free, fearless, III
dependent. On all measures political,
The ARGUS will continue to support the
sound principles of Democracy, at all times
@ firm, unflinching advocate. and per-
sistent. relentless pursuer Of political
enemies. rings. and demagogues who at
tempt to use public position as their
private property. THE ARGUS has en-
deavored 60 be an exponent OF the opinions
of the members of its party in all local
political matters. In national questions it
has strictly adhered. TO the principles OF
Democracy as enunciated by Jefferson and
the founders of the republic, never dis
putting the dual status of the government
that the national government is supreme
in all things national and the state in all
things wherein state questions occur. HE
ARGUS, in the past, and especially during
the last ten years, has never allowed
the prejudices or private purposes
of it's owners. if any they had, to warp its
Judgment, butt has always consulted the
desires of the party in all political ques-
tions of local interest-yielding to the
judgment of the leaders of the party, and
sustaining them 10 whatever way seemed
best calculated for the maintenance of
party principles. During its journalistic
career. THE ARGUS has had its share of pa
tronage and in entering on its twenty-ninth
year does SO under favorable auspices and
encouraging prospects for continued sue
cess. Ii THE ARGUS has at times erred
in judgment, its mistakes have been recti-
fed and the lesson learned not without
profit. To our subscribers aud friends we
send greeting and assurances that 10 the
future as in the past we will endeavor to
merit the confidence of all who generously
give US support. To the Democracy we
extend congratulations for the steadfast
manner in which they have adhered to
their principles under most discouragiDg
circumstauces-many times 10 the face of
almost certain defeat The cloud that
has darkened the political horizon is
gradually clearing away and the beginning
of anew era in political affairs is at hand
Let the same spirit of determination that
has characterized the Democracy 10 the
past be the rule in the future, and at all
times, THE ARGUS will be the fearless
exponent of true Democracy as taught by
our forefathers-that Democracy whose
basis is the constitution of the United
States, the rock upon which the founda-
tion of the government rests. With thanks
tor fayors in the past. and hoping to merit
q continuance of the same iu the future,
THE ARGUS enters upon its twenty-ninth
year of journalism