The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-22
A BRIEF REVIEW.

and the liberal patronage thus far ex-
tended to the journal warrants us in say.
ing that the experiment of establishing
first class daily paper in Norfolk is q
complete success. We have no cause t.
: complain of want of support from any
quarter; our paper has been warmly
welcomed everywhere; and is as popu-
lar as we could desire. Our most sanguine
hopes have been more than realized.
And this, too, has been accomplished by
pursuing straightforward, honest, i'm
partial and independent course. We
have spoken our minds freely upon all
subjects, whether political or social
general or local hattering no one; and
disregarding even private friendships
when the public interest demanded the
sacrifice. As impartial journalists We
have neither friends nor enemies; but
all who are the friends of their country
are our friends-as its enemies are our
enemies. We bear malice toward none
but shall ever consider it our duty as
leader of public opinion to stand firmly
up in support of the right as GOD
gives us to see the right and to de-
nounce treason, corruption and wrong
everywhere, and upon all occasions. In
cur editorial columns we have always
spoken out plainly and used unmistaka-
BILE anguage--ridiculjng the follies OF
the times, and satirizing the impudent
pretensions of the undeserving and pre-
sumptuous; all the while endeavoring by
calm and mild counsels to accomplish
the great objects which all good men
here and everywhere else in the country
have at heart-the restoration of good
order, good feeling, and good govern
nent in the State of Virginia and the
South. We think that our worst enemy
cannot accuse us of ever having descend
ed to fiattery in order to gain our point,
IN any of the matters ehave discussed.
We have told the people some very
sober truths, many of which were
doubtless unpalatable enough; but all
medicines are bitter to the taste of the
patient Our intercourse with our readers
has been fair, frank, and friendly, and
we have attacked their foibles, and de-
nounced theirunpatriotic delinquencies,
without stopping to consult their pecu-
liar tastes or prejudices, careless alike OF
the consequences, whether they would
commend or disapprove the course adopt
ed To do what we thought was right
has been the leading object of our lives
and in conducting the Posi- this motive
has been the ruling guide of our action
AS local newspaper, it has been our
object to further the growth and pros
perity of the city Of Norfolk, and its vi
cinity-a city which We intend shall be
our future home and whose interests are
therefore our own-and whose prosper
ity must be equally as important to oui
welfare as that of any other Of her citi-
zens. We have endeavored to show te
the world the superior commercial anc
agricultural advantages of this section
and to inculcate spirit OF liberality an6
enterprise among the people, trusting
that they may be led to offer induce
nents 10 capitalists and agriculturists
and laborers, to come among us ant
bring with them their wealth, their in
telligence, and, greatest ofall their mucf
needed labor In this respect we have
done our whole duty, and if our effort:
shall be successful, the reward will bt
sufficient. r..
Our enterprise in the establishment Of
a first class job oflice-a project never
before attempted in this city-has also
been crowned with success. We have a
number of improved presses constantly
running, and our office is so we'll supplied
with all the latest styles of type, that
we are enabled to perform any kind Of
work that may be required, on the short
est notice, and with neatness that can
not be surpassed any city of the Union
Tt is no longer necessary for our mel
chants and business men to go abroad
have their printing done, as it can ne
only be executed better but cheaper s
home than elsewhere. Our job printer
are superior workmen, thoroughly Ill
derstand their business, and never fail
give full satisfaction. Thus far we ha,
been kept busy, and the expenses of OF
establishment alone would long SIM
have swallowed up the capital and +
ceipts of any other concern that has ev
made any pretensions to do business
Norfolk.
In every respect we are IN u
full tide of success, and we intend
continue in the course we have I'M
far pursued--rendering our paper int
esting, and as palatable as the truth WI
: permit; and while we advocate the be-
interests of the South and of the peopl
of this city and its environs, We will
the same time afford them an opportu
nifty to boast that they have real liv
newspaper among them.
PROPHETS IN THOSE DAYS.
The gift of prophecy may be divin