The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-10-06
scooDlBYE, OLD OFFICE.

by proper notice, in to- days pape
twill be seen that my, connection will
the SPIRIT Of Democracy, as joint pro
prietor,s hos. ceased. In taking a fna
leave Of the patrons Of the Spirit many
of,whom have stood by me for nearly if
teen years, ] cannot do SO without, return
ing to them my sincere thanks for theil
kindness, aud wishing them long life, hap
piness and prosperity. ,qas. srit AZ.
Il entered she Office of the FIRST paper
established in this place, as an ,appren-
tiSs-noF .tpsNty.sir years ago; and, as q
matter Of course, in taking leave of the
business- ali probability final leave
I feel as If severing ties that have grown
viii my, growth and strengthened, with
ny strepgthn-that am. bidding adieu
TO good old friend, who, has "stood by
me through evil as well as good report"
During. my, connection with the paper
have labored zealously for the success
of Democratic measures and Democratic
men-belieying,s as I honestly do, that
the principles of the Democratic party
are best calculated to promote the peace,
prosperity and perpetuity Of our glorious
Union. In my. zeal for the cause have
said some harsh things Of my political
opponents, which afterwards regretted.
But this is natural. and to be expected in
exciting political campaigns, I quit the
Office in friendship with every body, and
trust that like feelings are entertained
towards rneav nfsss sssS 4a&ee'2
And aword about business. There
are ! large humber Of accounts still due
to me- and to the irm Of MoRR1s &
W1LffAMse.v tits true that they. separate;
", d6enots amount to much; but in the
aggregate the sum is very considerable,
and would be very acceptable at this par
ticular time. Will not our good friends
exert themselves o little and pay off their
Indebtedness in full? 1t will hardly justify
us to send 4 collector all over this coun-
ty to hunt up our creditors, but we will
be conpelledto do so, unless our patrons
remit the sums due stous. say1 's
A parting word to the patrons Of the
Spirit IL you want o good paper pay,
all of you, promptly tn adrance, aid you
will inspire the editor with new zeal, and
cheer shim- -snsin Il the good work; he will
then devote morcotime to the paper and
work with o hearty good will By well
sustaining the paper, you promote the
af,tbo Democratic sparty, and
thereby ,eeatributes yout mite to the peace
and perpetaityc of5the's Union. Beware
Of oil schemes snd devices OF disappoint.
ed oflce. seekers to divide and distrnct the
party. Their elJeet is oniy~ to get their
ingersisto sthe T. easnry of the people,
and not fptuny good ihatmay result from
their success. t.
canass lsske leavei without acknowl-
edging my indebtedness to- ROBERT s.
one of Our jours, who for
nearly &heen4ire time sthe Spirit has had
IN existssees has been al afsteady,s faithful
and reijehle lhand-al,oays; at his post,
zl,0ays xsgdy! Whereyer Providence may
order his lot, he will carry with him the
Sest wishes of. his. old employer. And
,ow Patrons, Editor. Bob:, Boys all
Good -Byels Old Office, Good Bye BE
ever a vigilant sentinel on the !watchtower,
and faithful sexponent of the true Spirit
Of Democracy. JAS. R NORRIS. =