Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-01-12

True. there was quite scene got uE
upon the change Of editors. but this wa.
only for display ovpapes, and toilet down
the retiring editor from his giddy heigh,
as easily a. possible. Well, by the time
we were fairly warm in our chair edito
rial, to our utter as,onishment we found
ourself surrounded BY enemies. Being
ignorant Of the fact that such attendant.
always cluster around the path Of an edi
tor, like bees with their sharp sting.
around flowers, we vainly thought te
drive them away by force. Perhaps W.
did drive of a few, but in doing so, onl,
made room for three times as many new
ones. Into this struggle We entered viii
a zeal worthy better cause, and even Al
this recent day, We cannot but regre, oul
folly.
But aside from our plea Of inexperi
ence, we were urged on by feeling O
desperation. We knew the embarrass-
ments Of the concern, and feared il.
downfall. Indeed we were never de-
ceived in the case, for we deem it jus
tice TO Mr.. Behher to state that he con
hdently informed US in reference to its
financial embarrassments, tefore oul
name was run up as editor. Hence oul
position might be compared to tina, Of
sailors on board sinking ship, who
would cut up the cabin furniture, with
which to kindle fire. The ship would
soon 60 down, and then it would make
no difference. Just so with US. After
the Herald went down, it would make nc
difference, even if we did have hack a
the Freeman, Mr. Lowell ct cetera.-
So, actua,ed by the motto Of the mar
with limited education, who knew bu
two letters in the alphabet. namely, let
ter 60 and letter lip, we forgot the du
ty due both to ourelf and the public, i,
the qualification o. personal spite. W,
have since repentel our error and trie,
to reform; with what success, our rea
ders can better Judge.
Having said this much by way Of apol
ogy for the past, we must now ask gu
friends to bear with US for few week
in future, for, like our FIRST lessons il
editorship, we are again en,ering upon
new sphere OF action. We labor unde
many disadvantages, and have an Of,
set Of materials. Blu, we hope e,e Ion.
to replace them with new, and max,
many Improvements. We are burdene.
with weight Of care and anxiety, anc
knowing that there are some who woul,
deligb to see US break down beneath i.
we shall only try and work the harde
that the, may be disappointed. We ais,
feel confident that Ne are surrounded b,
trends who feel a deep interest in tn,
cause we have espoused; and who ar,
ready to throw all their influence in on
favor. Some expressions Of friendshi,
have already reached US in manner no
10 be forgotten in a lifetime. For hi.
all thanks.
As we have spoken Of the embarrass
ments Of the Hera Id, our readers may
be desirous to know just how we stand
as to pecuniary matters, lest we too, &C
the way Of all bad Banks. We will in.
form them, for it would be dishones, in
US to have any concealments from those
who may think Of paying in advance.
We Are now sole owner Of the remains
OF the Herald establishment, which cos,
us about six hundred dollars. Fo, tina,
we owe John Irue Sl47,Ov and a cous.
in in Portland elO7 90, both secured BY
Mortgage and payable during the presen,
year.
The whole cost Of publishing the pa
per and carrying Oh the business, may
he estimated a. So, 900 per annum. We
have list Of about I2OO subscribers,
which, at 81 so. will amount to 81 500
Then adver Using and job work may be
estimat ed at 81 900 more. This is fai,
statement of the case, and proves tina. il
our friends are promp. with US, We shall
get through safely; bu, if they are not,
our only course will be 10 sell out to
som. person who can afford to publish
the paper aud wait on the subscribers
Should we be compelled to do so, we as.
sure each and every one who pays in ad.
vance, that it shall be with the under.
standing that our successor shall take
our books and carry out our contracts
We will not sell them TO Pease Of Bos.
ton, nor to The Bangor Mercury. Blu,
We are live Yankee, wide awake, with
both eye teeth cut, and we firmly believe
that we shall ye. live to ride triumph an,
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