The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-09-24

or because the prospects of the paper are
not flatteriug.
II have been connected with the paper,
in various capacities, ever since it was es-
tablished, except period of eight months,
and have worked harder than any other
man ever connected with it TO keep ii alive
and make it acceptable to the people. I al
ways belieyed that paper at this point was
absolutely necessity, in order that the
country might be properly developed, and
its inducements aud advantages to settlers
advertised and laid before the world
Hence my principal aim has been to make
it local paFer-one that represented the
wants and interests OF this part of Kansas.
If have failed to make it so, the failure
has not occurred through lack of desire
or hard work. Altogether, have been its
editor, and entirely controlled its columns,
for FIVE years. can now look back with
conpllcency and satisfaction at the hard
ships through which have brought it. In
former years 1 was often compelled to Dor
row money at ruinous rates OF interest to
buy paper and pay hands. It's readers
knew little of the struggles through which
it passed for existence in go and 81. But
l had large faith in Providence and in the
Future Of Southwestern Kansas, and that
nerved me and brought the paper through.
When I toiled at the midnight lamp, or
wondered where the money was coming
from to liquidate my debts, thought of
the future. But I am happy to say that 1
have partly reaped my reward in the past
two years, for the paper has not only paid
its way, but has left me little balance. And
when see free, happy and intelligent
community prospecting here-when I 90 in
to the country and see the once wild prai-
RE dotted all over with comfortable farm
houses, and its once illimitable space con
fined within the fences Of the industrious
husbandman, and its rich soil made to bring
forth fruit, and its broad expanse swarming
with droves Of cattle, sheep and horses
when | look over the village with which I
have linked my fortunes, which Lad not
finished house on is site when came here,
and see the mechanics shops. the business
houses, our noble school and church edi-
fees, and see the people answering the mu-
steal call of she church going bell OF the
quiet sabbath-I feel paid more than
thousand fold for any privations which I
have undergone, or for any sacrifices which
have made, in contributing my little mite
to the uPbuilding of the country.
Since 1 took control of the paper our
country has been desolated by the ruthless
hand of war, one of the most senseless
and wicked ever thrust upon a people. 1t
was brought upon US by Southern politi-
clans who seek to overthrow the authority
of the United States, and establish an
aristocratic Government, where they may
rule and where every poor man will be a
slave. Against the designs of these wick
ed men, and to uphold the Government, I
lave put forth the best efforts of my feeble
pen. In 1901 1 took the ground that sla-
very should be blotted out with the rebel
lion. 1t was the cause of the rebellion, and
believed in removing the disease and cause
both at the same time. Within the time,
almost every house in the land has become
one of mourning. Many of our friends
and relatives have gone from Us never to
return. The land is one of sadness. In
common with many others 1 have felt the
keeuess cf the sacrifices which slavery has
demanded of our hands, in the loss of an
only brother. I pray the allwise Creator
that when I again turn to the chosen pro,
lession Of my life, all will be peace and hap
piuess, prosperity and brotherly love. May
the sword soon be turned to the pillow share
May the noble blood which has drenched
OR land insure US free Government and
the triumph of the God-given principles
which recognizes every man as free and
equal.
10 politics l have endea7ored to be hon
est and consistent. have made mistakes
They have been those of the judgment, and
not Of the heart. I have as party jour
nalist frequently been forced to the support
of men and measures which did not meet
my approval. Blu! deemed it my duty to
go with the majority of my party. For
this have met the censure of some of N =
contemporaries, and in controversies with
them 1 have used language which may have
injured their feelings. II so, hope they
viii excuse me, for certainly entertain no
bitter feeling against any one of them.
I have sometimes been led into person