, 1864-08-22

other paper In Chicago, We were hut meet
ing one Of the wants Of the city and the
Northwest. = = TAs result has bs5n
before the public. Instant in season and outof
season, NC have labored for six months with
devotion never exhibited save by those
whose handa and minds move in coajuncti,n
with tie best impulses Of the heart. Ouc
hearts have been in our work, therefore our
| work, though arduous, has seemed light.
But Notwithstanding VIC entered upon the
enterprise with SO much confidence, our sur
cess has far transcribed our expectations.
The DEMOCRATIC Press now stands side by
eide with The most prosperous papers of the
city. Its subscription aud advertising lists
have nothing TO fear froma close comparison
with these OF Its most rfourishius c3tem-
porarr"
| SECOND VOLUME
September 1G, 1854, the DEMOCRATIC PnEss
Entered upon the second year OF It's exist
ence. The editors cay: "At no time since
the establishment Of the Pass has the sub
scription lists Of both our daily and weekly
editions Increased 20 rapidly rs at prese1t,
ard ut NO time has the prEs=ure oeen 30 greet
uron our advertising columns.''
| POLITICAL.
During the session of Congress, which
commenced in December, 1853 the famous
Nebraska bill was introduced by Judge
Douglas. Until this tint the Press h,d rot
deviatcd in rs allegiance to the Democratic
parry. But It did not hesitate to come out
boldly and unequivocally in opposition to
that famous MEASURE, and 5000 b.came en-
tirely estranEed from Its author aud ali who
suataiEed him, and ever after main!aic ed that
position.
| rRE6s ENLARGED.
&a1ch Fl, 1854. one ind hnlf years after
lis commencement. The Press Was enlarged,
tor the third time, its ueT dimensions being
28 By Il incbeE-the preEent size Of the DAILY
TR1nusE- In their noticc Of the enlarge
ment. the proprietoEs bay: "Chic ago is
growing with q rapidity unparalleled by
American cities, and We desire to Keep pace
with its growth in'eVezy respect. II Indus
try, liberal expenditure Of money, and
such abilities as 1t has pleased G ID to endew
us hitb, can make cur paper fair exponent
of the material and mutual interests Of our
city, It shall be donc'' At the same time Of
the enlargement. TK1- WEEKLY edition was
commenced, in connection with the DAILY.
The size was the came as the dairy, aud was
afforded ut 81 per annum.
PROGRESS OF WESTERN JOURNALISM.
On the 24th Of August. 1854, the DEMO-
CRATIC PRESS published long article on tbs
"PRo6REss OF WESTERN JOURNALISM" We
have space for only few Of tbs facts em-
bocitd in that article. at the date named
there we've published in Illinois DailieB, 20;
Tri-Weeklies, +; Weaklies, 124; Semi-month-
lies, l.; Monthltes, 4; Bi monthlies, total,
157. The total number published 10 the his.
sissippl Valley was estimated at 1,0Qp. The
DEMOCRATIC PRESS WAS established Septem-
her II, 1s52. It commenced with n list Of
something over cne huudr.l subscribers to
the Daily edition, and about two hundred
and 1fts to the Weekly At the date indi-
cated above, Two years from its commence
ment. the DAILY Press had circulation OF
2,oci; aud tho Weekly edis1on 4,050. The
local force employed on the paper at that
time Has: Editorial Staa, i; Tray
cling and Local Correspondents, S:
With 10 othera. il the various positions of
fireman. composItors, pressmen, carriers,
clerks, &c. The gas BILLS for the year footed
up S4o9.5t- The expenses per day were
sl21.1l, per week $126. .G6, and per anuum
$S7, 7s6 50. The white paper used On the
Press cost s29.AS per day, Sl7G.58 per week.
and so,l51. lG per year, These fcts we give
1:ere, and may Introduce when We get iur-
ther into this history. BY way of com parisou.
| NEW FIRM.
On Monday, September, 1854, BAETox u,
| SrEAhs purchased an interest in the Demo-
CRATIC Press, and the style Of the firm was
changed to SCRIPTS, BRoss Il SPEARS, Mn.
sfEARs's 1abors being more particularly
connected with the operating or mechanical