The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-11-27
PARTING WORDS.

With this issue of the WORLD I sever my
relations with the paper, and surrender the
editorial department t" other hands For
more than four years have filled the position
Of editor Of the organ of the Idaho Democracy,
whether satisfactorily. or not it is for the
members thereof t. Judge. Entering. rs did.
without any experience upon All editorial Gu
reer it was naturally to be expected that
novice in the profession would be guilty ut
errors, of greater or less magnitude. That l
have not proved infalIiblc in judgment. and
have made mistakes, is but a repetition of the
experience Of every one engaged IN the field
of journalism. and is no Disappointment to my
self il not to my friends. whose kind indulgence
has sustained aud encouraged me throughout
the trials and tribulations incident to the new
calling upon which entered. and whose char
liable allowances for my many defects shall
ever remember with heartfelt gratitude. Dur
ing the tune have presided over the editorial
columns Of the WORLD, in tn. heat "f political
contests, have doubtless given blows. as we'll
rs received them, some Of which. in calmer
moments, and upon more mature deliberat"I.
should probably not have inflicted; but will
take this occasion to say that. though for a
greater portion Of the time l was rdit"rially
engaged single-handed against the Republican
press Of the Territory. l ever received, ut the
hands of my political antagonists in the same
arena, every consideration and kindness, and
have ever been treated by them with that
courtesy which should ever prevail among gen
tlemen. no matter how widely they might diff
fer upon political questions. The tone Of jour
nalism in Idaho, during my brief experience,
has not been Of what is commonly termed the
"Oregon style" The mutual exchange Of
courtesies and personal intercourse with polit
ical antagonists toned down the nsperities Of
editorial debate; and argument and Logic were
the weapons used, instead Of personalities and
abuse. thus rendering my editorial experience
endurably pleasant, to say the least OF it.
The change is gratifying. at least to nysrIf:
The cares and anxieties, to say nothing If the
arduous labors incident to an editorial calling
were becoming OucIOuS' dIu my S"""HC ""s
relief. The opportunity to retire is most op.
perfume. and gladly avail myself Of it; as an
ardent desire to re.engage in tho practices Of
my profession, and to devote my time aud ut.
tention to the law. is thus grati6ed.
In retiring, AZ hope, permanently from the
field Of journalism, have but to express my
deep sense Of gratitude to the Democracy Ut
Idaho Territory for their unwavsring support
and endorsement; and to my friends. also. of
different political faith, for the aid and patron.
age they hava ever extended the WORLD while
updsr my sditorial, control. Ny relutions, ~
editor, have been most pleasant with oil with
whom ! have come in contact, regardless Of
their politieal feeliass. and with none more 90
than With Mr.. I. H. Bowman. who has been
one Of the principal owners and general bust.
sess manager Of this paper essr since it'was
founded: and while rcgretfully. though with.
ont reluetance, sever those ties which have
aaanectsd mo With - many friends. do ~
sialiv. II one senss. knowing, q ] DO, that my
AN p~rscaal int+rrsts. and the iuterests u my
hmilv. viil bs bsst subservsd " my rstarn =