The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-02-07
The Lancaster Ledger.

Thcce years! Three yearsm How short,
and yet how long! Short, when we con-
slider that it has been period OF pleasant
intercourse between Il large number Of
friends in varions parts OF the Union and
ourself Short when we consider the warm
concentrations we have received, and the
hearty wishes expressed for our succcs5-
long, when we consider it rs three years of
unceasing toll and anxiety,
When on the 10Th of February 1852, we
launched our little lie lgcr bark upon the
ocean Of newspaper life, We did so without
fear or terpidation. We felt within us, n
inn te principal which ensured us success.
We felt we could succeed, if any man could.
This sounds as bold rs egolsm. Yet, what
is man worth, who does not put value
upon his own exertions?
When we first commenced the pubica-
Itions Of this paper, we had cause to feel
otherwise; many doIefully reminded us of
\thc Lancaster Beacon of twenty years be-
fore, which expired from want of support.
We did not care for this We intended to
pursue an even. independent course. We
determined that neither the stronger the op-
pulent, should swerve us from correct
course of duty. We intended to use our
humble efforts, for the benefit of the dis
trict, and, let the consequen ces be as they
may, we would not surcomb TO me or par
ty influence. We have adhered to our
course We doubt not, but some have con-
demned our course from Interested motives,
we care nothing for this. Our aim has been,
not to please ne man, or advance the in
terest of one party, but that the press Of
Lancaster should advance the interest Of
Lancaster district first, and then the interest
of the State of South Carolina. five have
accomplished any good, il s not for US say
so; if we have done injury, let him who
thinks so, speak out
1t is usual for editors to recapitulate their
troubles and pleasures. We care not to do
this. So far as our paper has succeeded,
our reply would be, that in one respect we
have succeeded beyond our expectations; in
another respect, we have been disappointed.
We have received support from strangers
in the State and out Of the State. This is
more than we had anticipated; but we have
been disappointed in those upon whom We
placed our chief dependence. Those men
we considered the best friends of the dis.
trict. those men who appeared so desire us
to have paper established here, those men
who could without Inconvenience aid us.
and, who for the honor of the district should
aid us-thesc men have disappointed u.s.
Once the paper was started, we were left
alone to abide the issue ; il We sank or swan,
it was the same to them. This press was
here, and they felt sure twould be kept up,
and so their end was co1summ ltej.-
The end has been consumated,a I'd we thank
God independent Of their aid or influence.
What has been done, we have accomplished
through the kindness of those who after
having subscribed to the paper, voluntarily
came forward and paid us-to those 'Vho
advertised and paid us without heing called
upon. This is the influence which has sup
potsSu sehN "O 40 uOL
wish TO recriminate, il is not our province
and is distateful to US, but when recollec-
tioLs fit across our mind, we are oLlige TO
speak ns we do.
This paper is the last number of th e Sd
volume.
We take this opportunity to return our
thanks TO those friends who have so prompt
ly paid US, and at the same time earnestly
request those indebted to us to come for
ward and settle. We are compelled Ia have
money or else discontinue business.
For the next volume we have many new
ideas, but 1--WE will see that which we will
see." We can safely assure our friends,
that we will spare no pain to make the
Lancaster Ledger an interesting and useful
family paper.
MaUunanar.