Reflections upon the Beneficent Influence of
the Press.
Reflection 1.—The beneficent influence of the
Press is most talked about by the Press.
Reflection 2.—If the Press were less evenly divided
upon all social, political, and moral questions the
influence of its beneficence would be greater than
it is.
Reflection 3.—The beneficence of its influence
would be more marked.
Reflection 4.—If the Press were more wise and
righteous than it is, it might escape the reproach
of being more foolish and wicked than it should be.
Reflection 5.—The foregoing Reflection is not an
identical proposition.
Reflection 6.—(a) The beneficent influence of the
Press cannot be purchased for money. (b) It can
if you have enough money.
