New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
GREELEY,s ASSISTANT AND SUCCESSOR.

GREELEY'S ASSISTANT AND SUCCESSOR.
From The Paper World (NewYorO.
More than usual Importance however, attached to
the advent Of a brilliant and ambitious young jour
naIist VINO, in 1868, came from - The Cincinnati Ga
zelteD at the desire OF Mr.. Greeley, ana I'M
medstely took an important position on the paper
Wmtelaw Reid had up to that Time Qo6o), made more
than usual mark as neWs-Satherer city edlOl' war
correspondent and Leading eaIrla writer lor te o b
the hand of destiny pointed unerrngy in this case ana
The Tribune he found the opportunity for winch
-Four years later Horace Greeley made the great sad
mistake OF his life. Accepting PIesldentiai nom nom
Grant, lie resigned the edlorship OF The tribune
period in the life Of tie Journal Ito firm lifelong
friends were esrangedit did not make new converts
Under less capable manager efo an acnr M'e and
ruin. Everything was against 1t. MI. Gree,
ley SsW Of his ad deea ST ked bought
controlling interest in the paper swung it once in more
into the line Of its former ad9 ms ana @ia u Of
confidence lost through the sad error OF It's FOUNDER
But though to try the young manager the NOR
Of his adverse fortune Tie Tribune had outgrown its
business home, and preparations were MADE 70 eiG be
paper and ornament to the city. Thc pans W.T.
for that period but %O o n 1873
upon the country in all its force. Mr; Keiu uIH
not or modify his purpose steauliy 1he C tI
went on amid the doubts and fears ~ FRIENDS, tie
scofTs and jeers OF rivals till "the young editor IN
the tall tower" he was called by the pnirieauS
IpnD5dngs Of the new and completed Office with
Just pride in his achievements in the face OF such
Many have since that day but ST dGT1s
this time Mr.. Reds Tribune "io1h1e ,b ny idnrnal
have risen and sunk, with more or less o, D indiiv
scntillations, but The Tribune mas gOe oonoi IN
its methods never striving after sudden ana strug
effects, but working out along the INES o c OS "a
seTvitor Of the welfare Of the people" Nothing
could have been more t4g t taM ' IN tournasc
achievement should have been observed in manner nrf
worthy the occasion and in l harmony with inc spirit
A NEED FOR IT IN THE FUTURE.
From The Lawrenceburg CennD Union.
we and 6ope that it viii live yet many years to
battle for the cause OF Republlcanlsm'
A MEMORABLE OCCASION.
From The Ballston Journal.
since Mr.. Greeeys death The Tribune has honored
the o OF ts n ve@ the same high deals and
pursuing the same lofty aims; In may IT, fubiIee
Apri 10 1891 will be recorded in journalistic annals
as memorable for the editorial management WHICH
has kent IL in the front rank for hall century,
THE TRIBUTE PROPERLY ACCORDED.
From The Plattsburg Sentinel.
to a Journal which has welded a powerful influence
for good and been strong advocate Vi h'in@i
progress.
1T MIGHT DO NORSE IIilNNo'
From The Corning Journal.
The great newspaper has ever been an advocate Of
all that tends TO promote morality and elevate the
public.
HALF CENTURY WELL SPENT.
From The Llvonia IN. " Gazette.
The Tribune has been a recognized power for good
during its fifty years.
AIIEMl BEST AND SECOND BEsTi
From The Kansas Chief.
rrt.o T,flt, nd
can rest satisfied that they the best political
paper published in the Union'
IN THE ZENITH OF ITS GLORY.
From The Ravenna ohio Republican.
Since The Tribune issued its first sheet 1t was never
engaged in more meritorious work than now and
never did a good cause have a better champion. In
All the wears Of its eventfu history The Tribune was
never brighter better than 1t is today
A DEMONSTRATION THAT DEMONSTRATED.
From The Lancaster ohio Gazette
The Trbune's celebration Of its fftieth anniversary
was all and more than all that was indicated by
previous announcement.
AN USEoUALLED POWER FOR GOOD.
From The Manchester Qowa) News.
During its fifty years Of life. The Tribune mas Dee1
potent factor in this progress Oh tS h {,arI
the enlightenment Of the people and the beterng Gi
their condition From o s ht i S al tba Is 0e best in
noIItIcs and morals, and to-day its influence, now
greater than before, Is eqraed by taI Oh no Nhe
magnificent newspaper and worthy OF the great
confidence and support bestowed upon IT.
INA BECOMING MANNER. IN FACT.
From The st. Johnsbury Vt) Caedonian
The New-York Tribune, the greatest Republican
newspaper in tho United states, celebrated lis tueth
anniversary Friday IN great style.
GOOD WORK SURE TO BE APPRECIATED.
From The Rlverhesd d. L. News.
In the early seventies there came dark days for
The Tribune when the political ambition and the
physical life Of its leader went down together, but
under rev tlnds. With IKE Gcv oon TO old time prn
ciples the paper revived. until 1t begins its second
balcentury of existence with few regrets for the past
and unlimited hope for the future. Toward the direc-
ton OF free fair and soun1 government set It's facc
as steadily in the days that arc gone believing tat
the goal toward which it presses can best be reached
by putting forth persistent and Intelligent efforts 20
maintain The supremacy Of Republican ideas Ia the
administration of affairs at Albany and Washington
AS it has been potent force IN pTesentnG ana sup
win be the future standing firmly for fairly CON
Quoted elections and for protection to American IN
dustries As The Tribune and Us week nave been APP
pr4cated in the past they VIII be IN tho future FOR
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