Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-03

English without variableness or
shadow of change" We feel that the
opportunity is at hand to throw of
the rule Of a party born Of the war,
nurtured in violence, and reckless
in the abuse of every public
trust; which has outlived its
mission, and is held together only
by the cohesive power o fpublic plum
der. The people have already set the
seal Of their condemnation on the re-
publican party, and no impious re-
turning board will again thwart their
will. The popular majority of the
democratic party in 1876 was over a
quarter Of a million, and after steal
ing the four electoral votes of Florida,
and the eight votes of Louisiana,
Hayes received only 1876 votes, to 1874
for the democratic candidate. Rather
than plunge the country into another
war this outrage and insult to the
American people was submitted to for
a time. 1t can never occur again. One
Of the greatest union generals Of the
war has been nominated for president,
and when elected there will be no
question as to his Inauguration. The
republican party sees the handwriting
on the wall, but will make a desperate
struggle to avert an inevitable fate.
The people are aroused as they
have not been in a generation and
the canvass will be as enthusiastic
and exciting as that of 1910. The
LEDGER, as a successful journal, with
a wide circulation in three or four
states, proposes to do its full part to-
ward redeeming the country from
radical rule. Our facilities are such
that we can keep our readers we'll in
formed in regard to all the exciting
events Of the day. Although conserva-
tive in spirit and respectful in tone
toward those who deserve it, the
LEDGER will be on the aggressive and
give forth no uncertain sound. Whilst
large space will be devoted to national
politics, local and state affairs in this
and adjoining states will receive
a full share of attention. Estab-
lished on a firm and prosperous
basis, independent of professional
politicians, Of partizan dictation and
ofall combinations, we can afford to be
bold, but not to be unfair. All classes
can have a hearing in our columns.
We ostracise none and stand
ready as a fearless journal to
condemn wrong and champion
the right wherever found. No
effort shall be spared to unite in
solid phalanx the democratic party in
local, state, and national politics.
The news will be given impartially,
and with improved material and facil-
tiles, and a thoroughly trained staff,
we hope to keep every department Of
the LEDGER up to the highest stand
ard Of journalistic excellence, and to
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and intelligent communities in Ten
nessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, with
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generous public, and to exercise what
ever influence we may have for tn,
benefit Of our readers, the develop
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north and south, The daily an,
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