Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1874 — Salutatory. [ARTICLE]

Salutatory.

In presenting a new paper at this place, it may be proper to give some of our reasons for so doing. We do not like apologies or long prefaces and will therefore bo brief- Our reasons then, for this undertaking are, first: Because we believe the Republican party of this county should have an organ to explain the principles and policies of the party and te refute the misrepresentations of the opposition. Secondly, we believe there is room here for another paper, and we select this location as a favorable opening for our business. The Republican, as its name indi--cates, in politics, will be Republican.— We believe the Republican party is more nearly right on all questions that affect the moral and material interests of the people than any other party. We regard it as the only genuine people's party ; as the only true party of reform and progress in existence. We will therefore advocate its claims with all oar abilty.— But we shall not be so partisan in our views as to overlook the evils of the party or the mb-deeds of its members, whatever may be their position. • We shall use all our power and influence to advance the prosperity of the county. We shall from time to time, call attention to the richness of our acdl, the cheapness of our lands and their desirableness as farms for immigrants. Our columns will be especially devoted to the interests of agriculture. This paper shall, if possible, he a welcome visitor in the bouse of every firmer. Regarding the order of the Patrons of Husbandry as one of the best

institutions that can be devised for the social, moral and intellectual interests, and per consequence pecuniary interests of the farmer, we shall advocate its true purposes according to its official declarations and resist every attempt to pervert its objects. All communications pertaining to the good of the order will be published gratis and we recepectfully solicit information and correspondence in any way tending to promote its prosperity. We are in favor of temperance and shall favor the Baxter law, or any other law that places the liquor traffic under the control of the people immediately affected by its sale, and that makes the liquor dealer responsible for the damages that ensue from his badness. We shall, at all times, be found on the side of good morals and nnsectarian Christainity. It will be an object to make our paper the reflex of the best moral and intellectual sentiments of our people. We hope to be worthy of the confidence and support of the community. Our paper will be published at the low price of one dollar and fifty centi a year. We know this is lower than newspapers are usually published, but times are hard and money scarce and we desire to put our paper so low that all can afford to take it As we get things better arranged we will publish a neater and better papet. Should we meet with the encouragement we anticipate, we expect ere long to enlarge it without additional cost Our efforts will be to give you value received for your money.— We ask your assistance and encouragement to build up a paper that will be a r.jCf?3it to the County.