Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-01-15
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&D.F. BEALL, Esa-This gentle
man, in taking leave Of ,he Spirit Of JET.
f.rson, ., Charlestown, COR The purpose
Of taking up his abode in n Western
cline, Publishes fare well card 10 his las,
issue.as follows
"FAaEwELL.-Wiih this issue ceases
my connection with the Spirit Of Jefsr-
son | part company with the readers OF
This journal with sincere regret, bot feel
that the present lie no limo for tie indui
gence of sentiment. II my c"urse has
me. with your approval, ! am more than
compensated for The struggles through
which have been called 10 pass. suffer
ing as have done. under all the dlsad-
vsnlages Of adverse fortune. 10 the nu-
merous friends who have kindly SUSTAINED
me and helped ne along in life, return
my kIndest thanks.
In the dIs,sn, home have selected for
nv future field of labor. shall not cease
to remember them. and whether prosper
ity or adversely shall be my future for
tune, my friends in Jefferson must ever
hold proni0en. place 10 my affections
and regard.
The change thus affected is not slio-
eeiher one Of my own choice. Declining
health. and the interest OF growing lam
lily. promp, me 10 risk change Tor the
better. bu, Surrender my post with re-
luclsnce. and only because | ieei mat all
interests will be promoted thereby. !
nigh, say more. but dare not title with
my feelings al this hour.
.lncerely hope that those who SO
generously sustained me. since my con-
nec,ion with the Spirit Of J:8srsOa. will
continue TO uphold the paper, believing
as do, tina, il is likely 10 be controlled
by those who feel interested in the pros.
peri,y and welfare Of HE community.
pnul the day appointed for sale, have
made arrangements to have the paper con-
Quoted. and it is now in hands well sble
TO do j, justice and sustain lis reputation.
Again. farewell. ..
BENZ. F. BEALL."
In view Of the removal of Mr. Beall,
The citizens Of CharIrslown gave him
complime ntsry supper on Friday evening
oflas. week. The Free Press pasee
mention OF The supper as follows
The conte mr. plated removal Of B. F.
Beall, E>q.. of The Spirit Of jefferson, to
q distant State. suggested 10 some OF our
citzens the proprie'y Of compliments
~ supper. which came of. on Friday
nighi last. al Mr.. Gustav Browns. Near.
ly forty gentlemen parto0k OF the vIsnds
so sbundsnlIy and celiciousIy prepared,
aud The occasion was graced and enriched
by numerous speeches and sentiments.
The whole s6sir manifested the esteem
in which he renring editor 10 held by the
community generally and comnends him
TO good living and generous treatment in
his new home-wherever he may cast his
lo,.
In reference to the departure Of Mr..
Beall, the Winchester Times says:
Mr.. Beau, it is understood. is abon, to
take his departure for The city OF Lincoln,
the capital OF the State Of Nebrssks. y here
h. will become editor and proprietor Of
The Statesman the organ Of the Dem0c.
rscy OF tina. young and rapidly growing
Stale. Of the vigor and ability with
which the Spirit has been conducted, it
may not be proper for Us 10 speak bu,
the ties OF relationship need no, bar the
wri'er Of tins paragraph from wishing for
the editor Of the Spirit restored health
and abundant prosperity in his Western
home.
The Spirit Office 10 advertised for sale.
10 take place on Wednesday the 9th OF
February.