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Editorial
September 12, 1857
The Kansas Herald Of Freedom
Wakarusa, Lawrence, Shawnee County, Douglas County, Kansas
What is this article about?
The Herald of Freedom defends itself against accusations from the Democratic press for being copied extensively, asserting it publishes truth unlike partisan journals that suppress it, and urges Republicans to correct errors rather than complain.
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One of the gravest charges against the Herald of Freedom is, that the Democratic press are in the habit of copying largely from our columns; and from this it is argued that there must be something wrong in our paper. Will not the Republican press change their tactics a trifle, and correct our statements if erroneous or false, and not find fault because we publish the truth? Were ours a partisan journal, we have no doubt we should do as other partisan journals do: labor to suppress the truth; but as we never have nor never will publish a partisan paper, we shall never try to manufacture falsehood for a party, nor suppress truth because it is unwelcome to a party.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Herald Of Freedom
Democratic Press
Republican Press
Partisan Journalism
Truth Suppression
What entities or persons were involved?
Herald Of Freedom
Democratic Press
Republican Press
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Herald Of Freedom Against Democratic Press Charges
Stance / Tone
Defensive Pro Truth Anti Partisan
Key Figures
Herald Of Freedom
Democratic Press
Republican Press
Key Arguments
Democratic Press Copies Largely From Herald Of Freedom Columns, Implying Something Wrong With The Paper
Republican Press Should Correct Erroneous Statements Instead Of Faulting For Publishing Truth
Herald Of Freedom Is Not Partisan And Will Not Suppress Truth Or Manufacture Falsehoods For A Party