Huntsville gazette., 1882-02-04

sion not only throughout our own State,
but to hundreds of eager readers in adjoin-
ing States
In its distinctive field as a
| ColoTed Journal,
now, as heretofore, it demands equal rights
aud fair play for all men in the race of
life. 1t bases its demands on the plea of
justice and appeals to the fair Judgment,
reason and conscience of good people, to
redress wrongs and prejndices which inno-
cent brethren are made to suffer because of
race connections. Giving to the colored
citizen ali his civil aud political rights is
no favor placing him under obligations
/ but a simple act of justice, restoring to
aim that which is his by his BIRTHRIGHr AS
MAN. The GAZETTE is too fair not to
admit the black mans inferiority in se-
quired knowledge, culture, and refinement
of the world bat it is bold enough to hold
to the truth that naturally, he is the peer Of
the proudest OF the human family in the
highest and noblest attributes of the intel
lect, mind and soul To argue the truth of
this TACT requires a condescention too
low for Negro to stoop. To advocate,
appeal and demand for him an equal chance
for the development of his talents in the
world of science. literature, art, commerce,
and the affairs of life generally, is high
Christian duty and special province Of
tuis journal. Great progress has been
made toward this end in the last decade,
1 and we look forward to the day when
! hroadened and enlightened opinion shall
completely liberate the Negro from the
wrongs Inflicted upon him by prejudces,
| and every man shall be measured accord
ing to his worth and merit. To hasten
forward this time the GAZETTE will lend its
best energies and talent fostering kindly
! feelings between the races an important
factor TO its realization.
! Its weekly report Of important colored
news gathered from all parts of the world
will continue to add to it peculiar inter
e t for every colored reader.
The GAZETTE, having won recognition
by two wears OF faithful, dlsinterested SER
vice. as the
Leading Republican journal
oi Alabalua, again renews its faith in E4-
publican principles, having a conviction
that those principles, If enforced i'll prac-
tice, are better calculated to bring peace
and prosperity to the country and equal
rights and fair play to its citizens. 1t re
serves the right, as q Republican journal,
to independent criticism of measures and
men within the party, whenever, in its
Judgment, such criticism is due to the good
Of the country.
While adhering to Republican princi-
piles, it recognizes the political condition
ia Alabama, and shall advocate
A Fair Election and an honest Count,
Free schools, Economy I'm Public Ex.
penditures-The Repeal of the present
election A.a.sy, and a wiping out of the
present Iahuman Convict System.
1t will join hands with all elements
III favor OF these reforms and Just public
measures for their accomplishment.
Those III search Of a reliable, chaste,
and useful weekly newspaper for family
reading, will hud the GAZETTE valuable
visitor,
Bold and Independent in the
Championship of the Right.
Its Local News, select and full will con-
ylnue to be speciality, making the GA
LETrE, as heretofore, precious boon to
,Ooeut Hlntsyillians.
Terms TO Subscribers:
(Postage Plepad.)
Single copy, one year ...............$l.5O
:" SIX months, hs,............ LOO
" three months, .... 80
Sample copies, ) cents.
Extra copy to the getter up Of club Of
3 subscribers
Subscription payable ~ dl11nce.
gz5- Go insure safety, money must be
sent oy post-oilce money order or regis
lered letter. Address
GAZETTE COMPANY,
Huntsville, Ala.