The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-06-08
READERS AND EDITORS.

The following Rules and Regulations Tor sub
scribers to newspaper will be readily recognized
by the editorial profession and many newspaper
readers, as being to greater or less degree those
already in force. The list might DO extended; but
We think the present will answer the general prsc-
tice:-
After reading three successive issues OF news
paper, you may count yourself fully competent
to edit 1t In each and every department.
II.
Recollect, you are not expected to always agree
with the editor, but he must always agree with
you-you pay him for that
III.
You will, Of couree, write communication for
the paper whenever you feel aggrieved at the pro.
ceedings OF any corporation, railroad company,
cal manager. Commence always with, "Being q
subscriber to your valuable journals" this phrnse
Is uncommon II cannot fail 10 hatter the editor
w.
In your communications, "pitch In strong" In
to the party you have grudge against. Give .
complimentary touch to your cousin Jinkins, the
eminent button. maker Of as Brummagem street;
and your rich uncle, Stuffer, the retired sausage
nerchant;-you can turn these touches to your
own advantage; and, of course, the editor will
have no objection to putting the communication
In his columns. ..
Invariably stop your paper and advertising
whenever you encounter any paragraph In II that
displeases you, or affects unpleasantly any pet
project or tells the truth little too plainly about
q stock you are speculatipg 10. Remember, as oil
the rest OF the world thinks exactly as you do,
and the paper that you Withdraw from ''goes un.
der"
In addressing an clitor respecting anything
that has been published in his paper affecting you
always state, "YOur attention having
been called To an article" Sc. or course Il was
"callcd"-you wouldn't have him aatter himself
you thought II Of sufficient Importance to read 1t
yourself You cap then follow up the direction OF
"ridiculous assumptions" "wiful pcrversion,"
"puerile effort" "revelation Of the writer's ig-
norancc." etc. These expressions, besides being
"smart" and original, are such rs will ensure the
insertion Of your communication.
VII.
II is always to be borne In mind that editors are
bore. proof. Button.holc them on Change Rnd
ask them 10 tell you exclusively the private In
telligence about Water Power and Erie stock;
stop them In the lobby OF the theatre and ask
them what they intend to say about the trage,lian
Or danseu.e; shake hands with them on the street
and give them your opinion on reconstruction or
the Presidents speech, and you will do them
service. If you fnd one hurrdy dining ut
restaurant, ask him to give you his opinion OF the
news by the last steamer. II you should by any
chance see one at church. ask him IL he Won't give
report OF the sermon. !ecollect that oil editors
have to do Is to read new books that are sent to
them free Of charge; to attend public dinners and
visit places of amusement without paying for ad.
mission, and to travel rs deadhends over rail
roads.
II director In railroad corporation or steam
boat line, you cannot do greater service than by
the cutting of Of all passes to editors
and reporters. These gentry travel 80 much for
the newspapers. In comparison with what Is gain
ed from bar keepers, steamboat agents. propr,e-
tors of ten pin alleys and billiard saloons, lady
friends of members Vt Congress, etc., that really
the line should not be numbered with editors or
their More especially RUE %
we'll established and paying one; 1t may have
used the press to build itself up. but II 10 time to
ignore this, o position being attained. When sue
cess Is fairly seated In the saddle 1t Is policy to let
60 the reins, and on arriving at the summit, tO
kick down the ladder by which you mounted.
TX.
Recollect. that editors ought to have room for
all communications and contributions sent them,
and also that such as you send are more impor-
tant and interesting to the public than anything
else that could bo printed.
X.
We presume II Is unnecessary to state now that
1t is well understood, that the editor In chief OF
a newspaper writes al the leaders on political,
commercial. military and general subjects, oil the
dramatic criticisms, police reports. news
items, telegraphic dispatches, market reports.
financial articles, Price Current, ship news and
miscellany, reads all the proof keeps the books
and accounts. nnd supervises the printing and
mailing of his paper. and therefore Is the most
con yenient person to be abused for shortcomings
IN any Of these departments.
NJ.
In short. the editor being n sort Of public man,
make up your mind as one of the public, to get
the largest possible amount out Of him Of value
to yourself, bearing In mind that, as 1t costs moth.
ing to make newspapers, he Is to serve you, your
society, clique, party, relations, char
liable a. ISOLATION, engine company. hotel, steam
boat line, church, and fancy stock company with
half an hours time, or half column OF type.
''for the good of the cause. Com. Bulletin.
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