The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-03-02
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1886.
sALUTAToRY.

EALUTATORY.
In accordance With the general custom
q SALurAroRY, perhaps, would be due
from Us to our patrons and readers, hut
he we deem 1t unnecessary to proclaim
II flaming words any loud pre'ensions,
We ehall only make brief d. claration
OF our future policy aud objects, and
Proceed to the test of our ability to car.
y them out.
We are now entering work, and as
suming responsibility, entirely new to
ss-editing snd publishing newspaper
-snd will he compelled to ask the for
hearsnee OF our readers and patrons, and
beg welcome into the ranks OF our
newly acquired brothers Of The tditor's
craft.
10 control and edit q newspaper,
though 1t he hut small one, we believe
30 be no little responsibility. "Tbe
msgic power OF the press can not be too
highly appreciated nor its abuses too
deeply deprecated 10 the worde Of
Gre OF our eminent d.vines:
'.Newspspets educale end elevate 9
people, or degrade them. The rule o.!
an editor of great newspaper is more
absolute and potent than that Of bishop
or president. He helps 10 make both.
Such o power has the press upon ..he
present generation thst " yen know
which OF the great dailies man reads
Won esB Tell his arguments and ideas
apon almost any Question. But II the
press has power it has iespcnsi5ii,y."
Another Gays:
"This vast world moves along the
lines Of thought, and sentiment, and
principle, and the press gives to these
wings to fy and torgues to epeak"
Relieving this to be rree, hat spplies
fife to the country newspaper in less
degree, We enter upon oar work fearful
that we may moi be equal to the TASK. but
knowing that our patrons and readers
will indulge Us, and are so magnaDimous
rs to overlook and pardon our mistakes,
We shall nture out into the vast Geld
Of journalism with full determination
ITO do our duty homes lv, fearlessly and
sincerely ard -.a:t for our work 10 merit
Lis osn revs.1.
ASoccees is the result Of lahor," and
We ere constrained 10 thiLk that by hard
labor and inceasant toll It will be possi-
bic for us to make the SPIRIT as welcome
4 visitor to every householder in Monroe
County 10 the future as II has been In
the psst When we have accomplished
this We shall believe success has crowned
cur efforts, yss contentment will not be
our motto then, but will make every ef.
fort TO advance.
II IL our earnest desire and purpose
ss well IS our duty to keep the political
faith OF the SPIRIT In harmony with It's
time honored nsme-The Spirit OF De-
nocrscs. Yet while .be paper will be
devoted poli'ica!ly to the interests Of De-
mocrscy We shall endesvor not to be
obnoxious &, any one, nor shall be so
partisan as to forget the interests OF the
people IN general.
AT this juncture it might he we'll for
us to separate and state 10 detail our
policy aud Intentions:
I've shall endeav,r to give to cur
readers the GENERAL NEwsof the coun
try 1.-The Local News of the county, and the
latest Market Rtpo:ts.
2-Tne columns Of the SPIRIT shall
not end will no, Re pred 10 advance the
special interests Of any faction or set o
men belonging 10 the party. II any there
Re, but With due respect TO differences OF
opinion between menters OF tbe party,
We shall earnestly endeavor 10 harmon
ize such differences and labor for the
interests OF the whole Democratic Party
3-While the sPInIr will be Demo
crssie 10 politics. believing that the prin-
eiplss OF the Demociatic Party are in &C.
cord with the best interests OF the peo-
pie, We shall not forget the interests OF
our county AID the people 10 general,
but will, 10 the btst Of our ability, give
she people The truth concerning oil mat
xers and make our comments fair and
honest, and devoid Of oil abuse and SLAM
der.
4-Our columns will be open TO Coun.
~ Correspondents, and to all for the
friendly discussion OF any topic Of gen.
ersl or local interes, bat closedagainst oil
sbuse or personalities