Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-07-10
TO THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC.
nvail myself of this method of communicating,
probably for the last time with the patrons of the Bur
lington Free Press 1t is already known many, and
take this occasion to all, that have sold
out and transferred the entire property and good will
of the establishment to d. w. c. CLARKE Esq, and
simultaneously with this notice, the paper will appear
under its auspices, to vindcatc the proprcty of
the change in question. This arrangement am con-
iidcnt will prove less satisfactory my patrons and
the public, than consonant with my own views of pro-
pricy; for have not been unnindfu for years, that
the public interest," the credit of the town. and the
SUCCESS of the party demanded the exclusive devotion
of better talents and qualifications than possessed,
to animate the editorial columns of its leading public
journal and have only been waiting for the time
when could, in justice to myself and to those de-
pendant upon me, relieve myself from the imputation
Of trcspassns nreasonably upon the kind indulgence
Of generous friends That time has at length arrived
and, notwithstanding the many regrets with which
dissolve the intimate and friendly relations so long ex-
listing between myself and those kind patrons who
have ever stood by me, it is yet osincere
siaction to know, that by this change the mantle has
fallen upon one amply able and devoledy willing to
do justice to the responsible task he thus assumes Mr.
State to require any endorsement from me. AS gen.
tlclnan of tnlents and scholar he ranks among the
first, and if | may be allowed to express an opinion,
possesses those peculiar qualifications which fit him
for the duties of an editor | bespeak for him the
kind consideration of generous public
An event like this is of those mile stones in the
journey OF life where the traveller may pause mo-
mcnt. look about him, survey the past cast glance
ahead, and continue his ,yay reinicinu and xrer,
in mood to moralize it might furnish suitable occa
sion to write chapter But shall spare the indu-
gent reader that infection. cannot omit, however
here to say, apology for being where have been
that probably no individual was ever drifted by side
currents and adverse winds wider from the port of his
original destination than have been and | am not
left at this day to doubt that
There 8 divinity that shapes our ends,
NouBii-hew them as will
II is now nineteen years since became n resident
OF Burlington Some time aniecedcnt TO this chance
led me to visit the town. That casual soourn herr. ;s
green spot in memory's waste and a,bougb but n
mere boy then, those first impressions have neve,
been forgotten. The of events scented to point
another way, but still there was ycarnng secretly in
duged lurking fond DESIRE buried in the heart, that
led me to wish to live in Burlington At length the
way opened, by the establishment of the Free
Press, and obtained ourneymans situation. Short
" was mportuned and finally compelled to take an
interest in the concern, lose what seemed to me the
only chance for remaining in town. But, destitute Of
even the rudmens Of an education and profoundly inn
pressed with my ncomPetcncy for the responsible du
ties of an editor, had dreamed of the fix get
ting into should have hidden goodbye Burlington
and gone to Texas, somewhere else, to pursue tn
humble avocation OF my choice. Within five year
the bankrupt - the senior partner with
drew - excessive toll had made me an invalid - an,
in 1882 found myself editor, publisher and printer
sOlus, with family and aged father and mohe
leaning on Inc for support. There alternative
but to 90 on, and from that time this have occu
pied the ground because could not desert it, Mean
while, the price have paid for health has been tn
devotion of no inconsiderabe portion of my time l.
more active outdoor pursuits, until, in Truth, hav
become an adoring worshipper of nature in her out
ward manifestations But, regarding the Free Pres
ms nursing of my own, | have been proud i
claiming for it paternity, True, in its early DAYS
could not sustain itself, without leaning, like the wea
dog upon Others Tor support bu, the and watch
fulness with which parental love hangs over the imbt
Gle child led me to this first born with such cal
that 1t has reached mature age in the possession
some vigor Of limb and energy of character and il
now, ! am proud to say able to wrestle with giant
But 1t is proper for me here to say, and do it wi,
heartfelt sincerity - that, during all this time ha,
been honoraby sustained by generous patrons and II
measure OF my success, | am well aware has moi
than equaed my deserts - while the many marke
manifestations of confidence and good will have r.
ceiSed at the hands OF the wings of Burlington and
Ckiitenden County, challenge my warmest pratud
and assure me that my motives have been churitably il
terpreted and my good intentions counted as rghteou
ness. But am not vain enough to attribute the lit
measure OF success that has thus far attended me
any efforts OF my own, much as to the circumstanc
OF my position Small men not unfrequ.nty loo
larger from their relation important events and us
ANY cast the longest shadow as the sun of their Clio
declines The Free Press, like Jove from the brain
1n'"eNa' came INTO exlstance by of those speci
na's VI creative power which stamp their impress
"ehoy upon the Creature The cause of polite
"""i anu p"oilc morals was assailed and the attem
was "n,g maze 10 sell out the republican simplic
and staid integrity of the state for the bread Of nl
caioori"p'ioh' 10 resist this foul conspiracy was
Free Press called into the field Of political action
foundations were laid deep in those eternal I'm,
which find response in every patriotic bosom +,
la Ia.
has secured to its conductor support and contid.
Out OF all proportion 10 the ability with which II,
truths have been advocated and upheld This
been our tower of strength and it is fitting and 4
per 10 acknowledge it, Blu, enough
Readers, patrons, friends You and have iourr
ed long totegher-shared in the same tolls, ioyet
the same Joys, and have colnminged our $,
pathies too intimately and too long, to part w
out a pang, But We shall probably jog along the j,
ney OF life together and may look forward wi
cheerful hope TO the preservation and extension a
our friendly relations, My enmcs if have an
bury here. As to myself, all have and all hone
are here. Every pusaon of my heart beats in uu
with the character and pursuits of this corn,nuui,
Perhaps | could make more money elS.where .
money-makng, although an important feature
not deem the essential one in a mans life There
enoymenis in the world infinitely more worthy If
man ambition than grasping avarice like the ne
oi Burlington, Of Chittenden County, of Vernon,
love the beautiful works of nature aud of arr sn
around u. love the mountain cliffs the ricl