The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-11
NEWSPAPER.
THE SUN FOR 1880

THE SUN will deal with the events OF the year
1880 in its own fashion, now pretty. well under
stood by everybody. From January to Decem-
Der 81 1t will be conducted as newspaper, writ
ten in the English language, and printed for the
people.
AS newspaper, THE Sun believes III getting
all the news the world promptly. and present,
ing 1t in the most intelliglble shape-the shape
that will enable It's readers to keep wen abreast of
the age with the least expenditure of
time The greatest interes to the greatest mum,
ber-that is the law controlling its daily make
up 1t now has circulation very much ls.%r
han that OF any other American newspaper, AMI
enjoys an income which ii Is at all times prep, ed
to spend Literally for the benefit of its rei,iers
People OF all conditions OF life and all WAYS OF
thinking buy and read THE SUN; and they all de-
rive satisfaction OF some sort from Us columns.
for they keep ON buying and reading it,
In its comments on men and atfdirs THE SUN
believes that the only guide OF policy should b.
common .ense, inspired by genuine Amer.
can PRINCIPLES and backed by honesty Of
purpose. For this reason it is. and viii continue
to be, absolutely independent OF party, class,
clique, organization or interest 1t il for ALL bat
OF none 1t will continue to praise what is good
and ieprobate what is evil, taxing care that its
language IS to lhe point and plain, beyond the
possibility OF being misunderstood. II Is iiififlt-
el,ced by motives that do not appear OH the s,ir-
face; 1t has no opinions to SELL save those which
may be had by any purchaser with two cents 1t
hates injustice and rascality even more than it
hates unnecessary words. II abhoIs frauds pities
fools and depl ores nncumpoops of eve sprries
1t will continue throughout the yeat 1880 to chas-
tise 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 It's iren,s
whenever he occasion arises for plain speaking,
These are the principles upon which THE SUN
will be conducted during the year TO come E
The year 1880 will be one IN when no patriot q
American can Afford to close his eyes t6 public
affairs 1t is impossible to exaggerate the import
allce of the political events which it has in store
or the necessity of resolute vigilance on the part
of every citizen who desires to preserve the Gov
ernment that the founders gave us. The debates
and acts of Congress, the ulterancpso of the press
the exciting contests of the Republican aud Demo
cratic parties now nearly equal in strength
throughout the country. the varying drift of NIB
lie sentiment will all bear directly and effectively
upon the twenty-fourth Presidential election. 10 be
held in November. Four years ago next N6yeln
ber the will of the nation, as expressed al the
polls was thwarted by ar hb6mipHble consparaey.
the promoters and bcneficiaries of which still ho
the Off es they stole. Will the crime OF 1876 be
repeated in 1882 The past decade Of years o,ped
istrati0n intrenched at Washington. The SUN did
something toward dislodging the gang and break
ing i's power, The same men are now Intriguing
to restore their leaders and themselves 10 placcs
of the people. VIII they succeed? The coming
year will bring the answers to these momento,ts
questions. The SUN will be on hand to chronicle
the facts as they are developed and 10 exhibit
lhem clearly and fearlessly In their relations to
expediency and right 'H
Thus with habit of philosophical good
humor in looking at the minor affairs of life, and
In great things steadfast purpose to mainain the
rights of the people and the principles OF the
Constitution against all aggressotS, The SUN is
prepared to write truthful, instructive, aud, at
the same time. entertaining history OF 1880.
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