The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-11-25
Keep the Ball Rolling.

We reprint the editorial of the Dallas
HERALD of the 4th inst, which has excited
so much interest and called forth SO many
favorable comments. Three weeks have
elapsed since the article WAS published and
therefore our reprinting it is an act of deliber-
alton, being induced by watching the results
of this and like publications, and by the de-
sire to endorse and fortify the positions thus
assumed. 1t will be seen that the article of
the HERALD is very plain and simple. 1t is
davoid of rhetorical fourishes and all high
color in style. 1t is practical in form, as it
is practical in spirit. We commend it to
the consideration of our readers. Many a
blow has the Post driven on the
same subject, and we rejoice to see
that it ia working in good COM
pany. The DALLAS HERALD and Galveston
News have especially distinguished them
selves by the snfe and conservative tone Of
their editorials since the election. There are
other journals in the state that have spoken
words Of truth ard manliness on the duty of
lut uOuIt hnu Wb uNllOI llteb DhNHTs llF
their courage and wisdom. But the HER.
AID and the News have especially attracted
our attention by the even equilibrium they
have msintained when confusion regned
and by the sound common sense of
the advice they have given tie people.
Journals may be selfish and over. zeslous in
pushiag tuer blsiHess matters, and fro n
their public positions, they are sometimes
called venhl by those who are characterized
by precisely the same principles and prsc
tees in the amassing of u private fortune OF
competence. But as s. shrewd, energetic
business man may be q patriot and even an
honest politician, we claim that a newspaper
may be csnuy enough to satisfy Scotch in
spec or and yet be characterized by sound
principle and a patriotic intention. Thus VIC
diagnose the journals to which we have
taken the liberty Of instancing. Whatever
may be our business clash, it doe!
not diminisk one iota of our respect
for the manly independence of iheil
general course, and the rational anG
practical views they have annousced on til
critical matters of tie day.
Whether it gratifes them or not, the Pos
proposes to take an oar with them, and row
with the stroke, whether ii DO down stresn
or against wind and tide, in the noble ract
of independence and common sense. It il
not possible that the people at large can re-
main impassive under the combined pressure
brought to bear upon them by the stronges
and most Influential papers in the state
When they are induced to see that nothing
but their mental, moral and materiS
good is intended, prejudice will mel
away, and those conservative prin
ciples will be adopted that will eventuate
when practiced, in a development of Texas
that will surprise the country at large. II il
no new gospel that is preached; the advice
is as old as the eernal hills, but enticeC
away by artificial politics and sectional issues
the people have left of for some time the
practice of their plain duty. A short cate
chism would not be amiss in clitching oul
points
Q.-Whst is the first duty of Texas ant
the SOUTH
A.-Ths first duty of Texas and the Soutl
is to let politics alone, and to labor nightly
to get rich and strong.
Q.-What will be the result Of such ,
policy?
A.-The result Of such policy will bC
the accumulation of much riches, much PEG
pie, and the winning of many friends.
Q.-What further good will this polio,
produces
A.-This policy will allow Time, the leale
and disposer, to do his work thoroughly. Oh
wounds will be cured, new ones avoided
and The great promise of the future realize
in abundance of the fruits of the earth thei
barter and manufacture, widespread knowl
edge, constitutional power, harmony of HON
sentiment and the respect of the worli.