Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-10


to all the people. We have entered
upon a great presidential campaign,
which will enlist the active energies
Of the ablest men in the land on both
sides and bring forth the full strength
of the two national parties which have
so long confronted each other. Every
man of intelligence has a preference,
and will, as is his duty, take more or
less part. The LEDGER has entered
the canvass with spirit, energy and
confidence, and desires to give its
large circle of readers not only the
current events of the day, but areason
for the faith that is in us. We stand
upon the platform of the democratic
party adopted at Cincinnati, and will
support the ticket, Hancock and
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 Of public 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 1856 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 well in
formed in regard to all the exciting
events ofthe 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
merit the confidence and patronage
which has made this paper such a
marked success for the past fifteen
years. The price has been reduced
to the very low rate Of five dollars per
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per annum for the weekly LEDGER,
which is a large 36 column paper full
Of local and general news. Owing to
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afternoon trains and steamboats, leave.
We are enabled to reach many large
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