Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-08-20
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Having disposed Of my interest in the Free
Press it now remains forus 70 announce TO our
readers the fact in .he expression Of afew thoughts
tha! custom permits us to utter.
Since our connection with the Press It has
been our constant aim 10 properly and adyar-
tsgeohsIy reflect the principles anu measures Of
that party whose exponent we werG- principles
iounded p right, as ollas time, and lasting as ad
amant To what extent We have succeeded we
leave to tbe verdict Of those, 10 whose fresdes our
periodical has made its weekly visits,
Judging from the success that has attended our
efforts, we have much to fatter us. The present
circulation ofthe Press is about treJ What it was
when we became connected with it added to this
as an advertising medium the Press since its ex.
istence never commanded SO large profit in this
branch.
Let me assure you--our patrons--who have so
noby and generously aided us in our enterprise,
IsofRsusin trials, your word Of cheer, approving
Ouf eourse--giying "a;d and comfort" when enc.
mics denounced us--that fond. remembrance of
you will be cherished by us after we retire from
the highly responsible position Of public journal,
st. The ties that have hitherto bound US togeth
er in feeling and interest rs publisher and reader,
it becomes obligatory for us to sever; yet in the
throLbngs ofa graterulheart, amidst all the change
fl circumstances ofife, will be cherished sweet
remembrance "by gone days"
In review of cur Editorial career and the scenes
Of our political life there appears nothing in the
sur,ey that causes roget Betting for The right
ara having ever Kept in view the principles Of
LibSry and Justice, we fearessly assailed the ad
vOcates Of tyranny and oppression; and 50 far as
our humble efforts served the cause We gave them
= for the diffusion of those principles. .1nd right
proud are we to think that our abors have not
Teen fruiless. The Republicans of Little CARROLL
has come out of the fight at each returning conflict
unharmei by the shafts of our political enemies
AID with the flag of freedom borne aloft
Bat We are compelled to advert to the fact
though painful to US, that there are those who have
their dwellings amongst MS, whose breasts rankIe
with hateful impulses, who will sacrifice every
principle of honor aud feeling of humanity to as
perse the character of political opponent descend
inc to base, malicious aud deceilful means to com
pass their end.
During our short career as Editor we have been
subject to the attacks of such political va ,abonds,
but their arrows of persecution have rebounled
upon. them with double force; and the mantle o
charity only, now forbds us exposing to the gaze
of scrutinzing public their corruption aud tretch-
cry. Such, whose souls are naught hut Gallons
sgcIomeration of the sediments Of selfish humani-
ty, we commend to the keeping of those who
have been the servie tools of political wireworkers
, who fruitessly attempted to traduce us.
For you, our friends--tried and true--we en-
tertan sentiments of friendship and respect; and
though the bonds that have hitherto bound us to.
gether are now severed, yet we feel happy that our
place will be filled by one who deserves, and is
competent to retain your confidence. To you
we commend Mr.. NJ. G. BAXTER, as worthy Of
support "a young man possessing intelligence,
probity of character and purity of purposes and as
YOU hope to retain the high position that you now
occupy as a party, we would remind you to sus-
kln your paper as hitherto. LET continuance OF
your patronage and support be extended to the
Free Press, by reason of which twill be enabled
to continue a successful champion, in the ishte'
ons cause of liberty.
Though retired from the more active scenes O
political warfare, yet we will he actuated by /
sense of duty, that it is incumbent upon every
member of society to labor for the public welfare
and at no time shall our place the rank and file
be found vacant; and if need be, in the from
rankin the thickest of the fight. Readers Of the
Press, Farewell. WILLIAM MCCOY.