The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-05-12

John S. Sayward, Esq. from Tie editorial
manag ement of The Bangor Wing & Cou.
rier leaves US the oldest wing editor in the
State. We read with feelings almost of
sadness the valediclory Of our former CO.
temporary. Fifteen years we have been
journeying together on the same road Of
editorial duly, supporting The same princi.
piles, and striving together for The elevation
Of those principles of morality, and social
progress, which are the sure foundations Of
of individual and national progress. II is
not for US 10 say what success we have met
with, or whether the influence Of our pen
and lie has been Of n character TO improve
the moral and social condition Of the com.
muniies in which We have labOred and
are yet laboiing. But now tina, our brother
has LEFT us, and We have extended The par
ting hand, we may bear testimony 10 The
ability and discretion with which he dis
charged The always responsible, and some.
times perplexing, duties Of The station
which he has occupied. Some one has
said, that The successful establishing Of a
newspaper concern-,he placing OF i upon
n sure foundation. so that il will abide The
mutations Of opinions, and the changes that
take place in local conditions, require abil-
i,y and power Of more than ordinary char.
actor. Whoever does this gives proof Of be.
ing man Of intellectual power, and The
proof is enduring. II is testimony 10 the
point, Of pcrsis'ency OF purpose, unaagsins
industry, and ability 10 rise above The per
plexities and obstacles which the protector OF
a newspaper establishment must encounter
before he aiiains firm footing. Our friend
leaves the Wing securely established
From its days Of weakness he has brought
il up 20 its days Of strength. 1t will take
ability, industry and firmness 10 continue il
in lis present position, but there need be
none of those feelings of anxiety about the
future which must, and do weigh so heavily
upon all who commence new newspaper
enterprises. The Wing & Courier now
maintains position Of power and influence.
Il has attained il by the long and repeated
efforts, mental and physical, Of our friend.
It has grown with the growth and strengthen.
ed with the strength Of The fair city in which
it Is published. Aud how much Of the
prosperity Of iha, place has been promoted
by the steady advocacy Of its interests by
the Wing & Courier! It is no unmeaning
compliment, bu, a heartfelt obligation which
we owe 10 truth, when we say that The
Wing & Courier, undor the editorial man.
agemeni Of Mr.. Sayward, has been ably
conducted, and i, is no common place re-
mark we make when we say that we part
company with regret. For IS years. we have
had our notions Of the rules which should
guide the conductor Of public press.
and confirmed, and the 70.
sponsibilily which attaches 10 editorial po-
sition, enforced by the weekly visits Of the
paper which no has conducted. The edito'
rial fraternity of,ho Stale will share with us
in tho expression Of these feelings, and will
Join with US in hoping that prosperity and
peace may attend him throughout his future
life. ~ s5t- ~
MIR. Wheeler, tho gentleman who has as
sumed the editorial charge Of the Courier,
has had charge Of tho Kennobec Journal
for the three or four past years, and has
made very satisfactory paper. He is in.
dus,rious and capable, and stepping rs hel