Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-30
FREMONT: OHIO.
FridaE. Decemher 30. lS6l.

Friday, December 30, 1864
TO THE FRIRkDs or THE yOURNAL.
To-day closes the thirty-ffth year Of the
JouRxAL. During that time the paper has been
pnblishedby several different persons and un-
der different titles, but has always adhered tO
the same line of policy. Since May, 1854, il
has been edited and published by the present
proprietor. During the ten years that have
published the JOURNAL have endeavored To
make tia good newspaper, and to that end have
sought TO give the latest intelligence, and every
matter which I thought would be interesting
and acceptable to my readers Whether that
object has or has not been attained, l leave for
the decision of those who have weekly read its
columns. If have failed, certainly it has not
been through any known neglect on my part
There is a responsibility attached to the publi-
cation of newspaper, which is often too little
regarded by many who hold the position of ed
itors; and, feeling that responsibility to be an
exceedingly heavy one, my heart has failed me
many times; but with an everpresent determin-
alton to keep in the right path, / have persever-
ed and the many substantial evidences of good
win from my friends has cheered me on, when
without ii ] might have been wholly dishesrened
When assumed control Of the JOURNAL it
was in bad shape, both in repute and finances.
Scarce three hundred subscribers names were
enrolled, one half of whom did not render any
substantial aid to the paper, and the remaining
half only supported itbecause they did not wish
to have its publication discontinued i take
pride in saying however, under the present
control, the support has been generous, and to-
day believe there is no country paper in North
ern Ohio that has better more cordial good
will than it.
Since the fall of Is40 have been more or
less connected with this Office, and many names
now on the subscription list, were patrons Of
the paper then, and trust they viii continue
TO give it their support.
There can be no doubt that well regulated
and faithful newspaper is one of the most i'm
portant auxiliaries for good that can be estab-
ished in any community, and that it may be
such, it is requisite that the people of the COM
munity give it their aid and support The
? county newspaper should be taken and read in
every family in the county. A mans duty is
first to take his home paper, then If he finds he
is not getting all the reading he needs, he can
supply the want from among thenumerous dai
Iy papers. Not that am now begging for sub
scribers, or complaining that have not enough,
still there is room for more names ON nay sub
scription book. To one and all of my readers
l shall strive to give just equivalent for their
money When one feels that he cannot longer
take the paper, we viii part company with no
unfriendly feelings.
Since l took charge Of the JOURNAL, not
week has passed without its regular issue and
on a full sheet, and think ii not egOtism to say
the paper is better one than when first took it,
For more than year my health has been SO
poor bad thought and hoped to retire from the
Office, but to this time / have not found per-
son to take my place, and until such man
comes forward, expect to remain. Ifeel as
sured that the past conduct of the JOURNAL meets
the appreciation of its readers and no care or
labor on my part in the future viii be abated.
For the first nine months of 1864 the journal |
owing to the advanced prices of printing ma |
terial-was published at less than a remunera-
tive price, therefore the terms have been adj
vanced. One copy, one year advance pay 81; |
if payment is delayed six months 81 50 viii in |
all cases be charged. A corresponding advance
has also been made for advertising and job work. |
[ cannot pass from this matter without par |
ticrlar reference to those who are indebted to |
me for subscription. j trusted you on your |
honor. and not few are now indebted for from |
one to seven years. Not one 50 indebted ought |
to withhold payment a single week or day.
viii you not come forward Immediately and |
pay up. If you cannot come to Fremont with
in the next thirty days, send the money to me |
by mail, and it viii be duly acknowledged in
the .1Ron of Honor l have fulfilled my
agreement in furnishing you with paper, please
to do yours in promptly settling up.
The war for the preservation of the Union and
the maintainence of its laws, is being rapidly
brought to glorious consummation. For this
great and good purpose have labOred accord
ing to my best ability, and trust, in the end, to
know that have been right. God speed the
day of peace and tranquility in every portion
of our land But my belief and declaration
has ever been, that not until Slavery-the Bit
ter cause of the war, is wholly uprooted, viii it
permanently come. Thanks to the Overruling
hand of the Lord and the noble deeds of Amer
ican soldiers, the work is being well DONE
Thrice baptised in blood, the land of Wash
ington shall evermore be the home of freemen,
who to the end of time shall cherish the memo.
ory and names of those who gave their blood
and lives for its conservation.
In conclusion, / wish all my friends and rea-
ders Happy New Year, and may prosperity
and blessings attend you all.
shall be found as usual at the JouRxAL Of
fee to wait upon all who see fit to take the
JOURNAL, to advertise, or have job printing done.
Your friend and editor,
ISAAC II. KELLER.
THE JOURNAL DELAYED.
just as we put our paper to press Thursday