Huntsville gazette., 1882-04-22
Tie Huntsville Gazette,
FOR 1882.
the PEOPLES PAPER.

sity. The peculiar state of affairs whisa
called it into existence mapped out i.s
course and decided its policy and priuei-
pies. Steadfast and fixed in these, iss
growth in circulation and influence has
continued since its establishment in 80
venber, 1879. until to-day. 1t 10 kuovn
and read in the remotest parts OF the Union.
While in Alabama it has become . house
hold word in nearly eveyy eolored famii-,
finding its way to fresides visited by -
other journal. 1t goes on its weekly MT
sion not only throughout our own Ssn5s.
but to hundreds Of eager readers In adjoin.
ing States.
In its distinctive field a. .
CoIored Journal,
now. as heretofore, it demands equal rlxAh
and fair play for all men in the race q
life. 1t bases its demands on the plea sf
Jastiee and appeals to the fair judQAeAs
reason and conscience of good people, %
redress wrongs and prejudices which inAs.
cent brethren are made to suffer because Of
race connections. Giving to the sslsrsl
citizen all his civil and political riu>.~ y
no favor, placing him under obligation.
but . simple act of Justice, restoring 10
aim that which is his BY his BIRrHsIaHr 40
MAN. The GAZETTE is too fair not u
admit the black mans inferiority in as-
quired knowledge. culture, and refinement
Of the world, but it is bold enough to held
to the truth that, naturally, he is the peer sf
the proudest Of the human family ls he
highest and noblsst attributes of the intki.
lect. mind aud soul To argue the tra. u
this fact requires . eondesoention Zoe
low for . Negro to stoop. To advocate.
appeal and demand for him an equal chaass
for the development Of his talents in Gs
world of science. literature, art commerce,
and tho affairs Of life generally, il hiSa
Christian duty and . special province sf
this journal Great progress has beea
made toward this end in tho last deeadS.
and We look forward to the day vh.a
broadsncd and enlightened opinion shall
completely llberate the Negro from the
wrongs inflicted upon him by prejudioss.
and every man shall DO measured accord
ing to his worth and merit To hasten
forward this time the GAzErrl will lend IN
best energies and talent, fostering kind,
feelings between the races as an imporAat
factor to its realization.
Its weekly report OF important colorsd
news gathered from all parts of the wo.h
VIII oOutihoo W oud W ~ PcCuilhI :Gf-
ct for everJ colored reader.
The GAZETTE, having won recognition
by two years Of faithful, disintsrestsd ser
vice, as the
Leading Republican journal
Of AlsbaruA. again renews its fAlth il L.
publican principles, having . convictio.
that those principles, If enforced in pr.s-
hce, are better calculated TO bring pYae.
and prosperity to the country, and squ4i
rights and fair play to its citizens. IL re-
serves the right, as a Republican Journal.
to independent criticism of measures and
men. within the party, whenever. in It's
Judgment, such criticism is due to the good
of the country.
While adhering to Republican prinoi-
Piles. it recognizes the political condition
in Alabama, and shall advocate
A Fair Election and an honest Couat,
Free schools, Econo.iy I'm PublIs Ex.
Penditurss-The Repeal Of the present
Election Law, and = wiping out Of the
present Iahuman Convict Systsm.
1t will join hands with all elements
in favor OF these reforms and just paoiic
measures for their accomplishment
Those III search Of y reliable, chaste,
and useful weekly newspaper for family
reading, will find the GAZETTE y valu.oiJ
visitor,