Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-08
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
THE .wILMINGToN JOURNAL

THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL"
How familiar are the above words to u.s. one OF
the original founders of this paper, the existence
of which stretches back over more than tooentyone
uears of toll and anxiety to us, and embracing
within its limits many sad events the remembrance
of which deeply afHict the mind with pain.
In the time of the existence of the Journal two
Editors-partners of the writer of these para
graphs-have gone down to the deep gloom of the
grave and to tie brightness of another life, and in
reiteratng this fact, both melancholy and Joyous,
we again drop tear towards their bier, and heave
a sigh as deep and sincere as ever escaped from
human breast, that by the inscrutable purpose OF
an all-controlling Providence, these intellectual
giants-these big and noble hearted friends
these master minds and sterling men, should be
called upon in the meridian of life and the bright
est glow of their usefulness to pay that last great
debt that comes to the lot of all
Twice we have been left alone to "see our way
darby" But in each case, as if we were child
of that influence which overcomes all obstacles and
overtreads every opposing object, effective assist
ance has grasped us by the right hand, and noble
and generous sympathy has upheld our left. We
have succeeded not only in keeping alive and sus-
tanning the Journal, but have been enabled to Sc
cure partners whose editorial abilities have given
q name and an influence to this journal possessed
nv few others in the State or the South.
Rut the two misfortunes above alluded to have not
boen the onlv hindrnnces that weighed us down
and saddened us in our efforts to succeed. Family
affection has borne heavily on u.s. and oftentimes
TEMPTED Encouragement. We have, however, re-
lied upon the sustaining sympathy of the friends
of the Journal, and by their good offices and stead
fastness to our interests we have tided the oppos
ing current and still maintain our business on
firm, safe and impervious basis.
We think we may safely say that our unwaver-
ing and steadfast determination not to disappoint
the expectations of the friends of the Journal has
been fully and fairly demonstrated by the con-
stancy and regularity of its appearance. Amid
the gloom that overspread the whole community
and saddened and darkened every heart during
the arbitrary reign of war and pestilence we
tiringy labored to spread its broad pages of gen
eral intelligence before its numerous readers. We
published it unremittingly, and those who had
stood firmly by us for many years. perused our
columns in near proximity to the charnel pit, and
pondered their contents amid the harsh jar and
unpleasant thunders of cannon.
We had intended to resume the publication of
the Weekly Journal in September last; but unto
ward circumstances, to mail facilities, &C., de-
tered us in Justice to those who would naturally
want it. Again, since that time, we had designed
to recommence its publication, but owing TO the
same difficulties, postponed it. Even now, though
the mail routes and postal facilities of the South
have not been greatly multiplied we venture on
a resumption, very well knowing that in making
this expensive effort to accommodate our friends
and old subscribers in the country, we sacrifice
for the present at least, much of our own pecuni-
lry interests
We trust, however, and confidently believe, that
he good will of friends will, by their influence in
DUR behalf, in the way of securing additions to
Dur subscription lists make amends for this tenn
oorary sacrifice, and aid us in extending the cir
,nation of the Wilmington Journal throughout all
he mercantile and agricultural sections of the
State We shall endeavor to make its columns a
mirror of the social and commercial condition of
;he State and its seaports, and in compensation
ask only that return which it's worth may be de-
termined to merit.
Our present partner and chief Editor, Major J.
A. Engelhard, is for the present unable to assume
the Editorial duties of the paper in person. Be-
ing chief clerk of the Senate of North Carolina,
he is enabled to watch events going at Raleigh
and throughout the State, and by this means is
enabled to give efficiency to columns, which,
not be expected to accomplish.