Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-06-05
Ourselves.

We trust our friends will take the remarks
contained in the article which we are now a
bout to pen in good part. They are so inten
ded. We believe that the Democratic party
are aware Of the importance Of Keeping up
Democratic press in this section of the State
and we will say, that, so far, the party has
borne testimony to the sincerity of their con-
victions, on this head, in the most tangible
and praise worthy manner. Indeed zoe have
every reason to be grateful TO the patrons of
the Journal for the kindness and consideration
with which we have been treated by them du-
ring the brief period of our connexion with
the press. No one is more conscious than
'ouTself of the great responsibilities which ap-
pertain TO the proper discharge Of the duties Of
the conductor of newspaper; nor Is there a
ny one who feels more sensibly the feeble a.
biIities which the conductor of the Journal
brings TO this arduous task, than the writer of
the present article. However, thing we
III say we have always endeavored 10 pro-
mote the cause of truth witt, our whole hear
and soul, and whatever our shortcomings
may be, they are those of the head and not of
the heart. However, we are straying frop
the purpose we had in view in commencing
this article.
In September next, the third volume of the
JT0urnaI will commence, and it is our inten-
lion at that period, should unforeseen events
not prevent US, TO make many improvements
in the paper. 1t is our present intention to
make the Journal the largest paper in the
State. IN the second place, W c shall purchase
quantity of new type, and hope to make the
dress of the Journal at least as neat and fash:
ionable as any of our contemporaries. In the
third place, we shall devote our time and in
dusuy more assiduonsIy than we have evei
done yet, to make it's enlarged columns a
bound in reading matter Of general interest tc
every reader in North Carolina.
Now we think there is not reader Of the
Journal who would not be pleased to see these
contemplated Improvements carried into effect
The price will not be increased in any way Il
the subscriber, and we confidently anticipate
that the value Of the paper will be enhanced
at least so per cent. The increase in our ex
prnses, however, will be considerable. w
must purchase new Press. This will cos
money. We will require new supply 9
Type. This, too, will cost money. The sz
and quality cf the paper upon wnchthe Jour
:,al will be printed will be greatly increased
and consequently our expenses will be per
clanenlly enhanced. In view Of all thes
circumstances VIC appeal to the party, and asI
them to lend US he. ping hand. Now is tn
time, if ever, for tie friends CT the paper /
step up and give it their countenance. W
know its circulation can be enlarged. If ever
one who takes the Journal was to exert only
small portion of the influence which he DO:
sesses, we feel confident that our list wouI
be materially increased IN a very short time
And let our friends keep this constantly be
fore them, that just in proportion as tt.
conductors Of paper are remunerated for the
services, will that paper be conducted wit
spirit and energy. This is as true as gospe
and every man of sense will feel the force
the remark.
Will our friends, then, in the country ler
US helping hand between this and Septen
Der next, in the way of increasing our SUI
scription list! They can do it if they will.
" In conclusion, we would say to tho:
who are in arrears for the J1ttrna!, that "
would feel under many obligations to,them
they would be SO good as to forward the
mount at the earliest momen: to our oific
We will be compelled to incur heavy expe
ses to meet the new arrangement, and will
quire every cent we can raise. Just think
this, you who have, up to this time, forgot
printer.
Honor the Brave.