The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-08-15
THE PRESS.

publishing are very heavy, and unless pub
fishers are remunerated, it is impossible to
nropel the press. We can learn wholesome
lesson from the North, in this particular-it
bopnsifully sustains its literature. Northern
people appreciate the true value of the 'art
preserYati7e of all arts, - and this is the rea~
son why it is so far ahead of US in many re>
spects-it fosters literature, which develops
all her resources. In letters, agricultural art,
chemistry, science, mechanism, etc., see her
wonderful fields. The South, too, can build
up golden age, under the blessings Of God,
if she improve her talents. We must develop
OUR resources. And in order to do 80, it is
important that we read, digest and improve
the latent powers Of mind, thereby keeping
up with the steady march Of science and art.
There are eTentful changes in all departs
ments Of the moral and physical worlds, and
unless we keep pace with the times we may
go beneath the turbid waves Of its vast ino>
pulsion. The Northern people sustain their
journals and periodical literature laVishly,
hence the gigantic development Of letters,
commerce and trade.
The world moves on to its grand consum-
nation. Let US not neglect the gifts that are
within our reach. The privileges that are
ours. While the North is too fast, the South
is 100 slow. If they are before the age in
some particulars, we are behind it in others.
We must grasp the fulcrum and lever that
the minds eye will point ont and mount the
summit Our virgin resources arc in myriads
Jet us then despise political sophistry,
and vulgar literature, and seek healthy re-
formation by literally sustaining scientific,
agricultural and literary Journals that will
reveal the hidden treasures Of the South.
There are changes in seasons, etc. that will
enforce, o. necessity, counter changes in
labor and the modes Of life. Let as then not
continue apathetic, but leaving the issue TO,
and trusting in, kind Providence, do
our whole duty, in purifying, elevating,
adjoining, identifying and strengthening our
section; that amid her wales and slopes, her
detas, fields and ridges, Terdure may clothe
the year with its lovely tints, enriching the
laborer and gladdening all animate creation.
So that ia the diversified walks of life new
and labors may open up broader
and higher avenues Of ennobled usefulness
that lie buried in the uutravelled vista Of fu,
turity.
The above reflections came up in our mind
yesterday, while reading the appended elo-
quent appeal from that gifted gentleman, Rev.
Tilman &. Gaines, editor of the baptist
Church and Sunday School Messenger"
published at Yorkville, in this State We
recently read the valedictory of an editor
whose abilities were very far above mediocre,
who was forced to suspend because his Of
fee expenses were greater than his income.
Every now and again we witness the merg-
ing Of two papers in one in order to make
decent support. We hope for better day.
The following is Rev. Mr.. Gaines appeal to
his friends:
TooCR SUBSCRIBERS we began
to receive subscriptions to the messenger"
twelve months ago, we took them for only
six months at 81, in specie, TO be paid on the
reception of the first Number. We got
about two hundred names on these terms.
We commenced the messenger" as early
as possible. We have now sent out
the fifth Number Very few Of our six
months subscribers have paid US. This has
greatly embarrassed US Each Number Of
the messenger" has added to our debt $50
in specie Can our dear Baptist friends who
subscribed willingly, thus deceive and ruin
one who is laboring for the cause of Christ
and the children? ? Why dc they not as they
promised We have come to the deliberate
conclusion to suspend the publication OF the
Magazine until our subscribers pay up. We
do love other peoples children, but we can~
not see our own come to starvation, while
laborinc for theirs. Every month plunges
US deeper and deeper in debt. We hope,
therefore, that our subscribers will send US
the money forthwith, and prevent any fur.
Their difficulty. If all our subscribers will
renew their subscriptions and send US the
money, we can 20 on successfully. AS soon
as we can be sufficiently encoura gcd, we will
continue the "Messenger." We expect to
enlarge and improve it at an early day if our
prospects will justify. We expect TO collect
our subs >criptions at once, by whatever means
in our power
We say 10 those noble ones who have
paid, that if we do not resume the pubica-
ton of the Messenger, we will refund.
We do trust, that our dear tried friends.
will make an earnest effort for our success.
Get up clubs and send them in at once, so
that the September Number may come out
in its proper time.
Some Of our subscribers say the messenger
is worth SO to their children. We hope
that all will come to our help. We love the
work-we love the Baptist cause-wc love
The Sunday School-we love the children.
We desire to live and labor for their good.
MURDER OF A YOUNG LADY IN PHILA>
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. August 11.-An