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Editorial
December 3, 1870
The Cairo Daily Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois
What is this article about?
An editorial defends the Chicago Times and Cairo Bulletin against criticism from smaller Democratic newspapers for their stance on the party's handling of the negro vote in recent elections, mocking the critics as small-minded and praising the larger papers for fearless journalism.
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THE CAIRO BULLETIN AND CHICAGO TIMES.
Our sprightly contemporary of the Ann Advertiser indulges in the following "praise and blame" of Democratic newspapers. It affords us pleasure to place on record his flattering allusion to The Cairo Bulletin. He says:
The small-fry newspapers in this section are pitching into the Chicago Times, because it sensibly says that "the Democratic party received its full shock of the negro vote in the recent elections without being hurt by this African mitrailleuse," and one of these hebdomadal concerns gives utterance to its sentiments thusly. "The Times and its acquiescing progressive"—(the latter the Cairo Bulletin) echo must also be shocked at this result. Unless I see the acquiescing Times and the "progressive Bulletin," they (the small fry) take a back seat and behold the result! But for such able paper as the Times and Bulletin no victories of importance would come to the Democratic party now in its dotage—premature age having been forced upon the organization by such would-be leaders as those who manage small-fry newspapers. We like the Times and every other fearless, outspoken journal, Peace or Republican. Small souls, who cannot rise to the height of an original echo, always take up the tail end of everything and slink back into dark corners, behind hidden projections, fearing lest they may be called upon for an intelligent defense. From these hidden recesses issue forth the "shocking" sounds about which we have been told so often of late. The Times and Bulletin ought to stop publishing reasoning articles, and go back to the good old primitive days, when people looked no further than the tip of their noses, and, as for thinking for themselves, why that was out of the question. Wasn't everything written down? and didn't the marginal notes tell them just what to believe? If you are thinking readers, you have no business with the Times and Bulletin. They will blister your minds sure. On the other hand, if you are intelligent, unprejudiced men, we know the small-fry organs will be taken for just what they are worth—and then cast away.
Our sprightly contemporary of the Ann Advertiser indulges in the following "praise and blame" of Democratic newspapers. It affords us pleasure to place on record his flattering allusion to The Cairo Bulletin. He says:
The small-fry newspapers in this section are pitching into the Chicago Times, because it sensibly says that "the Democratic party received its full shock of the negro vote in the recent elections without being hurt by this African mitrailleuse," and one of these hebdomadal concerns gives utterance to its sentiments thusly. "The Times and its acquiescing progressive"—(the latter the Cairo Bulletin) echo must also be shocked at this result. Unless I see the acquiescing Times and the "progressive Bulletin," they (the small fry) take a back seat and behold the result! But for such able paper as the Times and Bulletin no victories of importance would come to the Democratic party now in its dotage—premature age having been forced upon the organization by such would-be leaders as those who manage small-fry newspapers. We like the Times and every other fearless, outspoken journal, Peace or Republican. Small souls, who cannot rise to the height of an original echo, always take up the tail end of everything and slink back into dark corners, behind hidden projections, fearing lest they may be called upon for an intelligent defense. From these hidden recesses issue forth the "shocking" sounds about which we have been told so often of late. The Times and Bulletin ought to stop publishing reasoning articles, and go back to the good old primitive days, when people looked no further than the tip of their noses, and, as for thinking for themselves, why that was out of the question. Wasn't everything written down? and didn't the marginal notes tell them just what to believe? If you are thinking readers, you have no business with the Times and Bulletin. They will blister your minds sure. On the other hand, if you are intelligent, unprejudiced men, we know the small-fry organs will be taken for just what they are worth—and then cast away.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Party
Chicago Times
Cairo Bulletin
Negro Vote
Small Newspapers
Elections
Fearless Journalism
What entities or persons were involved?
Chicago Times
Cairo Bulletin
Ann Advertiser
Democratic Party
Small Fry Newspapers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Chicago Times And Cairo Bulletin Against Small Newspapers' Criticism On Democratic Party's Negro Vote Stance
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Times And Bulletin, Satirical Mockery Of Small Fry Newspapers
Key Figures
Chicago Times
Cairo Bulletin
Ann Advertiser
Democratic Party
Small Fry Newspapers
Key Arguments
Chicago Times Sensibly Notes Democratic Party Unhurt By Negro Vote
Small Fry Newspapers Criticize Times And Bulletin Without Basis
Times And Bulletin Enable Democratic Victories Through Able Journalism
Small Souls In Small Newspapers Fear Intelligent Defense And Hide
Times And Bulletin Publish Reasoning Articles That Challenge Readers
Small Fry Organs Are Worthless And Should Be Cast Away