The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-03-07
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OF THK
Hillsbor0ugh Recorder,
ENLARGED.
TO THE PUBLIC.

multiplied forms in which this spirit Ia.
manifested itself during the last twenty
years, perhaps in none Is il more percrp-
tible than in the appearance Of the public
press. The newspapers Of our villages
now, surpass in size and neatness ihnse
formerly issued from our largest cities.
II has long been our desire that the Re.
eOrder should reflect q portion Of Ills
spirit Of the age; and an effort 10 accom-.
plish this desire, we fell Vas due 10 that
portion Of our friends who have confirm.
ed 10 sustain Us through good and through
evil report. This enlargement Of our
sheet necessarily involves . considerable
additional expense; bu, we are mistaken
in the people Of Orange. If We may moi
safely throw ourselves upon their gene.
rosity, and with confidence hope that
they will duly appreciate the benefits Of
a free and honest press, and extend 10 II
such a portion Of patronage as will, in
some degree at least, compensate the care
and toll and expense necessary TO sus-
tain il.
II is now more than eighteen years
since We commenced our establishment
at this place. during which time we have
had many difficulties TO encounter. The
storms OF political strife engender many
prejudices which il is sometimes vain 10
attempt to allay; and the zeal Of popular
enthusiasm creates preferences which
yield nothing To honesty Of purpose.
These things tend greatly TO depress a
village newspaper, the prosperity Of
which depends almost solely on the pa
tronage Of the county in which il 10 pub
lished; and We ought not, perhaps, 10 ex-
pect entirely IN escape their influence.
hut We have had more patent adverse
ries than these. II is said of the church
OF Rome, that she aithholds the Bible
from the common people, that they may
not, through ignorance Of the true mean
ing. be led into heresIes; the priests only
are tn read aud interpret for them. So IL
is with some of our sclf-siyled Repnbli-
cans: they are afraid to trust the people.
and il il Vas in their power. they would
entirely prohibit the circulation Of all pa
pers which do no, perfectly square with
their notions. Not able TO contend OPEN
Iy Er their doctrines, they would sup
press all inquiry. And this 10 the spirit
which has been operating for several
years TO undermine the circulation Of the
Recorder. and if p"ssible To break up the
Al one time this was We
~ nigh being accomplished; We were re-
luced almost to the las. extremity: the
'tar Of our hope had sunk almost TO tie
'ery horizon. But amid all this dark
ness. we were sustained bv a conscious
ness Of the integrity Of our purpose and
The business Of our cause: aud persever-
ance has enabled us Ia witness the return
Of a brighter day. Our star Of hope is
now again IN the ascendant; and We trust
that under its enlivening infueGce we shall
be permitted long To battle for truth and
'"und principles, with our flag nailed to
he mast" Union, THE CONSTITUTION,
md THE Laws"
Our enlarged shee, will enable u 10
embrace a greater variety Of matter than
iereioiure; and we shall endcayor to gra.
ily the various tastes nf our readers. hy
placing befnre them every good thing We
AN select from our exchange papers and
Dther periodicals. whether of Morality,
Literature, or Politics In all our srlcc.
ions our object will be, 10 blend ins.ruc-
ion with amusement, 10 inform the judg-
nent, elevate the mind. and mend the |
leart. In political matters, we shall M
hing extenuate through favor, nor set |
lo~n ought in malice. but on all occa.
ions shall endeavor to give =. the truth,
he whole truth. and nothing but the |
ruth"
Having fewer advertisements, our pa
'er in its enlarged form will perhaps rom
ain a. much reading matter as any other
'apcr in the state. We shall endeavor
lwsys to procure good paper. and u
make the impression fair and Iegible.
When these hings arc considered, with
he fact that the whole contents Of the
'aper will he selected expressly for the
'eoPle Of this ser,ion of county. We hope
hose who have been in the hsbi, Of send.
ng abroad for their papers. may be IN
uced 70 bestow their patronage upon
heir own press, and thereby build up at
establishment respectable in its appear
nee and useful in its operation.
10 those af our friends who coincide
Nth us in opinion, We might make an
Ppcal. urging upon them the expediency
I exerting their influence to extend the
REGULATION Of our paper; but We deem IL
They surely have discern
nent enough 10 know, that before their
rincip'es can triumph, light must be
presd among the people.
Tie would also remind those of oppo-
tie politics.. that the etlumns Of the Re-
or'Ier are always open I" respectful and
prput pnn. ma n icut.nng M. al e..