Alamo Express [San Antonio, TX], August 18, 1860
To the Reading Public.—For many reasons we consider good, we present to you the “Alamo Express” for your inspection and, we hope, approval. We commence this little enterprise under almost the same auspices we did the present Herald of our city some five years ago. In this connection we would say, that the Herald has fallen into speculating hands, has deserted the ways of righteousness and political honesty, and turned down the broad road of political sin. It has turned a complete flip flop into the extreme little end of democracy.
Politically, we are in favor of an opposition to secession and disunion whether headed by Lincoln or Breckinridge. We are for the “Constitution, the Union and the enforcement of the laws,” a platform broad enough to hold every American citizen within the borders of our great Republic.
Aside from politics we will advocate everything we think will benefit our State, county and city; education, internal improvements, &c.
We start the “Express” because we believe another paper is needed in this city and surrounding country.
Because there is a sentiment in the country, of no mean pretensions, which we sympathise with, that needs an expression—a medium—the Conservative Union sentiment.
And lastly, because we are a practical printer. It is our legitimate business and we consider we have a right to set up in the community; as much so as any other tradesman.