Honest and fair discussion it will court; and its columns will be open to all temperate and intelligent communications emanating from whatever political source.

In fine we will say with Cicero: 'Reason shall prevail with him more than popular opinion.' They who like this avowal may extend their encouragement; and if any feel dissatisfied with it, they must act accordingly.

The publisher cannot condescend to solicit their support." This was admirable enough in its way, but it was poor journalism some will say.

And without doubt when judged by the common commercial standard it _was_ poor journalism.

In this view it is a remarkable production, but in another aspect it is still more remarkable in that it took with absolute accuracy the measure of the man.