The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
NEWSPAPER.
THE SUN FOR 1880.

THE SUN will deal with the events of the year
1880 in it, own fashion, now pretty well under
stood by everybody. From January to Decem-
Der 81 it will be conducted as q newspaper, writ
ten In the English language, and printed for the
people.
AS newspaper, The sun believes in getting
all the news OF the world promptly, and present.
ing it in the most intelligible shape-the shape
that will enable its readers to keep well abreast nf
the age with the least tunproductiye expenditure of
time. The greatest interest to the greatest num-
ber-that is the law controlling its daily make
up. ItnOw has circulation very much larger
than that OF any other American newspaper, and
enjoys an income which it is at all times prepared
to spend literally for the benefit of Its readers
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 its columns,
for they keep on buying and 1eading 1t.
believes that the only guide OF policy should be
can principles and backed 6y honesty Of
purpose. For this reason it is, and will continue
to be, absolutely independent Of party, class,
clique, organization or interest 1t Is for all. but
Of none 1t will continue to praise what is good
and reprobate what is evil, taxing care that its
language is to the point and plain, beyond the
possibility Of being misunderstood 1t is uninflu-
enced by motives that do not appear on the sur.
face; 1t has no opinions U sell. save those which
may be had by any purchaser with two cents 1t
hates Injustice ana rascality even more than 1t
hates unnecessary words 1t abhors frauds, pities
fools and depl ores nincompoops of every species.
1t will continue throughout the year 1880 to chas-
tise the first class, instruct the second, and dis
oountenance 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 its friends
whenever occasion arises for plain speaking.
These are the principles upon which TKE SUN
will be conducted during the year to come.
The year 1850 will be ONT In which no patriotic
American can afford to close his eyes to public
affairs. 1t is impossible to exaggerate the import
or the necessity Of resolute vigilance on the part
of every citizen who desircA to preserve the Gov
eminent that the founders gave us The debates
and acts q Congress ne Of the press
cratic parties, now nearly equal in strength
throughout the country the varying drift of pub
lie sentiment viii all bear directly and effectively
upon the twenty Presidential election to be
held in November. Four years ago next Novem-
Der the will of the nation. q expressed ut the
polls, was thwarted by al abominable conspiracy,
the promoters and bcne6ciarles Of which still hold
the Off es they stole. Will the crime of 1876 be
with corrupt. extrayagant and insolent Admin
istration intrenched at Washington. The sun did
something toward dislodging tho gang and break
ing iis power. The same men are now intriguing
70 restore their leaders and themselves to places
Of the people VIII they succeed? The coming
year will bring the answers TO these momentous
questions. The SUN will be on hand to Chronicle
the facts q they are developed and to exhibit
.hsm clearly and Is. issIl'sy In their relations to
Thus, With . habit Of philosophical good
humor in looking ct the minor afain Of life, and
In great things steadast purpose to maintain the
rights Of the people and the principles Of the
prepared to write truthful, Instructive, and, At
the same time entertaining history of 1880 !