Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-02-07
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YALEDICTORY.

With this number of the Chronicle II
close my connection with the paper, having
disposed ofi the dice TO- my friend CgL.
Poorman: . g,. &ri,,.s ,,..-ss,. -.
-Four years snd, Soeks have spent. as
Editor of the Chrdni1Ie laboring to the best
of my ability to advance the principles Of the
Republican party, and meet the public de-
mand for home paper, How successfnl
has been the effort is not for me to Judge or
say but is it going too far to rejoice that du-
ring these four years the Republican party,
from defeat is now victorious and its princi-
pies eminating throughout.the length and
breadth of the land are destined to become
the adopted policy of the nation. The
thought that my mite has aided in this re-
suit is reward enough for all the vexations
and trials to which Editors are exposed,
The friends ofiths Chronicle may be glad
to learn that il is in fourishing condition,
although not having as extensive circula-
ton, as itshould have, yet it is blessed with a
substantial support from good and true men
in all parts of the county, and has run ,oi
job work not supposed BY any office in this iIi
vicinity. ~. . .,.t 4 siuft
C.L Poor1nan IL 80 well known that a
word for him is scarcely necessary. But
may add that the CONSEQUENCES that he will
better accomplish the business ofan Editor,
and throw more strength and force into the
, work then have ever been able to do, hai
done much in reconsiling me to the change
He is a man of marked ability. q ready
, Jsprightly, pungent writer, with an energ,
: that knows no such thing as fail, and W,
q speak for him good success in his new fiel,
, Corporations. Let bis friends stand by hin
; with that substantial support and encourage
ment which will strengthen him in his work
! The relation of Editor Is peculiar one
,. His readers hold secret power over Hrs
2 which being judiciogsly exercised can scarce
. ly fail to have a good effect, Afew lines o
i encouragement, friendly advice, connmenda
ton when deserved by sending few tash-iin
' advance sabsctibss u ~ tdowonders toward
f making good paper. Try it, my friends
Il To those who, ffbh week to week tn
i, Chronicle has been Welcome visitor, an ex
i ortation to be faithful to the Union and tn
+ maintenance ofthose living principles wllicl
$ eminating from revolutionary patriots hav
! been so intimately connected with all our ma
tional prosperity, and which it has been thei
y privilege to vindcate at the ballot box $
: recently, would be work of supere rogatior
, Don t let the aIarms which now threaten tn
+ country drive you &oin convictions Of righI
n Remember that tho old oak that has with
e stood the blasts Of many years is only th
tougher from whatit has lorne. SO the Ur
\ ion, although rackedby che fierce storm
d ofdissention, which ever and anon seom t
It gather blackness, yet mark you, this Unio
: viii survive tho shoak Ind only be tho strong
4 or for the trial of its strength; and be.;evin
# as l do, before God, that the principles G
:, the Republican party carried out, would b
the healing ointment to all our troubles,
Z sayto one and all stand firm.
: :, s3s4l g.,ys. a.,s, D. THOBURN.