Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-05-29

nI- The undersigned have sold their interest
in the Stanton Spectator to their late partner
in the proprietorship, Richard Many, Esq, who
introduces himself below to those of our readers
who are not already acquainted with him. La
surrendering the control of the journal, 1T is q
satisfaction to know that it falls into the hands
of gentleman so competent to conduct 1t Wild
ability, and whose political sentiments accord
so entirely with our own. With an lntmate
knowledge of his character, talents and attain
ments. we can most conscientiousy, as we DO
most cordially, commend the Spectator to the
continued patronage of the public.
In retiring from the position which we have
held for nearly twelve years, as the editors OF
the "Staunton Spectator" we confess to feei-
ing of sadness such as those feel who are about
to part, perhaps finally, from friends endeared TO
the heart by long and intimate association. We
have been cheered and sustained in the arduous
and sometimes disagreeabie dates OF an lmpor-
tant and responsible profession by tie Elnd ana
encouraging words of many generous irlends'
and are indebted to the party whose principles
we have steadily advocated, for liberal and
substantial patronage. To all with whom we
have held weekly commnnings, we are under OBJ
legations for an unmerited appreciation of our
labors in their behalf, and we would return them
our sincere thanks.
To paraphrase slightly the language of IA
vorite ballad, we may say
sMany the changes, since first we met
In the political world, which has been our Pc
culiar element, parties have sprung into exist
ence, run their careers and passed away. 1t
has been our lot to feel but little of the genial
sunshine of success, but animated by the con-
seriousness of higher motives than mere party
triumphs, we have endeavored to steer steadily
where fright and duty pointed the way''-eVen
in the midst of disaster and defeat. During our
administration we have witnessed the dismem-
berment and decay of the glorious old Wing
party, and tue sudden extlnguishment OF its ap-
parently vigorous successor, the American Or
ganization, and have remained on the watch
towers long enough to see the great Babylon OF
Democracy, against which we have unfalterlngly
battled, tottering to its fall. On the other hand,
we have seen the great Northern power OF Black
Republicanisin, SO threatening to the perpetulty
of our institutions, grow into gigantic proper
tions; and participated in the last glorious effort
of the true patriots of the land to build up a
party on the broad platform of the Constitution
for the salvation of the Union and the enforce
ment of the laws. Our hearts desire Is, that
this great and patriotic movement may be crown
ed with success, and although not among the
leaders in the contest, we shall perform duty
faithfully and cheerfully as private soldiers in
the ranks.
Many changes have taken place in the town
of Staunton since we assumed the management
of the Spectator. The population has increased
largely, and Is almost entirely changed. Most
of those who were known as the old and sub
stantial citizens of the place twelve years ago,
have passed from the theatre ofaction, and their
places are supplied by others-Inany of them
not ''natives to the manor born" Stanton has
become changed from town to city-and
now rejoces in Railroad, Telegraph, Gas, and
many other wonderful things to which she was
q stranger then And now another change has
passed upon the venerable journal of the county,
whose reputation We confidently commit to the
keeping of its new editor and proprietor, and
whose fortunes we commend to the fostering
care of its numerous patrons.
To our contemporaries of the press with whom
we have maintained long and agreeable inter
course, and to whom we are indebted for many
fattering and encouraging words, we can only
say 'farewell'-a word that CONVEYS our best
wishes for their personal prosperity and profess
sional success. We shall often refer to their
pages with interest, and renew with satisfaction
the pleasant acquaintance of ''auld lang syne."
JOS. A. WADDELL,
L. WADDELL, JR.