Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-20
SALUTATORY.

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From Maj. Yost's announcement, It will
be seen that the undersigned has purchased
the "Vjndicator," together with the books
and accounts thereon, and from this date
the paper will be published by him.
In assuming the double duty Of Editor
and Proprietor, we are fully aware of the
responsibility it involves, and the labor
necessary to faithful discharge of the va
ried duties thus voluntarily assumed I'm
pressed with these truths and knowing full
well that the life of an Editor is no bed Of
roses on which to recline for ease and COM
fort, we nevertheless embark in the enter
prise, and trust by deyoting our time, our
attention and whatever Of ability We may
possess, to it's success, we shall receive the
appreciation Of many kind friends, who have
given us their confidence and support, and
at the same time merit the continued pat
ronage of the old friends and subscribers to
the "Vindicator."
AS it seems to be the sentiment of the
people Of Virginia and her sister States Of
the Confederacy, not to disturb that unity
which pervades the nation, by resuscitating
old party issues, which have been, at least
temporarily settled. by the withdrawal of
the Sovereign States from the old Union,
and their adoption Of the permanent consti-
tuition of the Confederacy, and that such ad-
vocacy of past doctrines would but serve to
disturb and divide the people, Ohe loyal and
true men of both parties being now united
in one common cause.-the defence of our
institutions and the independence of the
Confederate States and would be produc-
tive of no good but Of much harm, and as
this comedies with ou- views, we will re-
frain from such a course, and will advocate
those principles alone which, in our judg-
ment, seem most conducive of interest to the
whole Confederacy, being ever mindful of
the rights OF the Sovereign State of Vir-
ginia. sas
In thus prosecuting our editorial labors,
we will endeavor to keep wildly in view
the heroic conduct and gallant deeds of our
brave officers and soldiers in the field, and
at the same time remembering with kind
ness and sympathy the wives and children Of
the humble, but not less meritorious, sol
dier, who far from his home, is engaged in
fighting the battles of our country
These, and other subjects of local i'm
portance, will afford ample scope for our
pen without reference to past political dis
tinctions.
To the Editorial fraternity, into whose
circle we have been introduced, we will say
that where candid differences of opinion oc-
cur, We will endeavor in discussing them
to be governed by the strictest propriety,
avoiding if possible all acrimonious disputa-
tons, but intending at all times, to express
our sentiments frankly and boldly.
We would do violence to our feelings
were we not to say parting word to Our
friend, Maj. Yost. who has so kindly in
troduced US to the readers of the "Vindica-
tor" The Major was really and emphati-
cally an Editor. He handled the editorial
pen with peculiar skill, and was regarded
by the fraternity, not only Of the Old Com
monwealth, but throughout the South, as
an able and talented writer.
In his retiracy, We tender him our best
wishes for his continued prosperity, and
trust that his engagements may be such that
we may often hear from him through the
columns of the "Vindicator.
W. II. II. LYNN.