Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-08-27
The New Orleans Press.


New ORLEANS, Thursday, July "a, 1862
The Delta is one of the most original of press
es. In New York you would understand it !;
in New Orleans it is an enigma. 1t is so
outspoken, so direct and fearless in its aecusa-
tions. It's habit of manning names-ils de-
corum toward the worthy-its violence to-
ward the guilty-these characteristics among
a people who have been accustomed to whis-
per upon matters which the Delta treats OF in
CieerOuean tones, surprises. The Picayune
has once or twice wilted under its scorn and
and its sharp sarcasm, The editors of the
Delta are Capt John Clark, formerly Of the
Boston Courier, Col. E. N. Brown, formerly
Of the Woodstock, Vt, Age, and Major Jo-
seph N. Bell, the Provost Judge. Captain
Clark is the chief and fighting editor On
the night before the revival Of the Delta un-
der the new regime, Capt. Clark found burly
man in the Office, reading proofs. He inquir-
ed Of the foreman Mr.. Barnes who "this
person" was Mr., Barnes replied, This is
Mr.. Stith. late foreman OF the Office" Still
was Just then reading an editorial of Clarl's
in which he felicited the people OF New Or
leans upon their change Of rules and the ex-
pulsion of VIM. S. AIunroe to Fort Jack
son. 1t was further stated that, for ten years
previous, there had not been ain honest man
in the Mayors chair. As Stith was an Ex-
Mayor Of Thug and thieving memory, the
editor did not interrupt his reading; but
when he set down the proof he requested
Mr.. SGth to leave the Office, and instructed
the guards not to permit him to enter the Of
fee again. The next incident was this: Judge
Walker, the ex-editor of the Delta, desired
that a card be publishedin in the paper announc-
ing that he was not responsible for the chang
ed sentiments Of the Journal The new edi-
tor took the ground that traitor had no
rights which Union soldiers was bound to
respect, and therefore forbid the publication
Of the card. This went on for three days
Finally, Walker called at the editorial Office
Of the Delta, when, with naughty tone, he
demanded as a right to have his repudiating
card inserted. A keen couoquy ensued, which
Capt Clark brought to a close in the follow
ing language: you presume on the for
bearance Of the Commanding General, who,
though you are traitor, has permitted you
to go at large. You also come in here and
demand editorial courtesy. You, Sir, who,
during the past eighteen months have done
little else than plot treason against the States
owe you no courtesy. There is the door
go cut; and while occupy this chamber,
never again enter The next incident was
this: The Delta Office is owned by the Bible
Society Early in June sanctimonious ap-
pearing person presented himcelE "Can ], "
he inquired, see Capt Clark?" "That is
my name, said the Editor. ''I represent
the owners of this building and come to in
quire about the payment of the rent" Clark
looked at the minister, paused a moment and
observed, In view, Sir, Of the Uses which
you have permitted your building to be de-
voted to during the past year-uses so IN
worthy Of Bible publishers and pious people
it is due to fraukness that 1 should tell YOU
that so long as I occupy this building. so long
as there is a rebel in the field, shall pay no
rent to your Bible Society. Now do we un-
derstand each other?" Il must own you
are plain spoken, said the parson. Very
wen, said the Captain; ''goSd morning and
he withdrew. These are but few Of the
many incidents OF Uuion-edilorial lie in New
Orleans. The overtoppingscirculation Of the
Delta over the other journals is the best proof
I can give that the people like the plain talk
and bold stand which ths rerivifed Delta has
taken under Clark, Brown & Bel.-N =
Times.