Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1876-05-19
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MAJOR ENGEEBARD.
IT affords us. the most nna1loyed
pleasure to tiansfer to the columns of ,
the JoURNAy, some OF the many warm
expressions of sentiment and opinion
which our cotemp oraries have seen fit
to inter in, connection wish Mai. Engel-
hard sannouncementof his withdrawal
from his editorial position ON this
paper. Coming as they do from a
class of men who are best capable of
making o true estimate of the ability
and services of an editor. we publish
them not only as reiteration of our
own sentiment aud opinion, but to
give to the readers of the JOURNAL an
opportunity of seeing at q glance the
high estimation to which Major Engel-
hard's talents and accomplishments
have elevated the character of the
Journal for ability, chastity, dignity
and courtesy, with his brethren of the
press:
from the Cn8IlOtte observer.
RETIREMENT OF MAI. ENGELEARD FROM
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
1t is with an unfeigned regret that
we notice the retirement of Maj. Engel-
hard of the Wilmington Journal, for
we feel as if one of the most honored
landmarks of North Carolina journal
ism lad been removed from our midst.
The Journal, under the management
of Major Engelhard, has long been
considered, both in and out of the
State, as the leading and most infiu-
entail journal in the whole State. The
paper has always been chaste, digni-
fed and courteous; and being edited
with marked ability, commanded the
admiration and respect of its readers
everywhere. Mr.. Engelhard, be-
sides being a chivalric, high-toned
gentleman and q writer and scholar of
enviable attainments, has been a true
patriot, hard worker and a faithful
friend to his country and State. He
should surely have more than our good
will for his eminent services, but he
deserves also some substantial recog-
milton at the hands of the people for
whom he has labored so long and so
faithfully. His adieu to the patrons
of the JOURNAL is simple and modest,
and yet is full of such deep feeling and
tender pathos, that we cannot but put
it in tina first place in our columns and
commend it's careful perusal to all our
readers. Few men in the State have
done more for the Democratic party,
and now let that party when
it assemblies in Raleigh, so ac-
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making some suitable recognition for
been the recipient.
From the Raleigh News.
THE WILMINGTON JoURNAL-wITHDRAw
AL OF MAJOR ENGELHARD.
The JOURNAL of Tuesday contains a
card from Maj. Jos. A. Engelhard,
announcing the severance of his con-
nection with that paper. This will be
learned with profound regret by his
brethren of the press with whom he
has been so long associated by the
pleasantest of ties, cemented by I'M
varying courtesy, and eminent fairness
in discussion. It will be learned by
the people with q sensation of a great
loss. It is the extinguishment of o
beacon light, which, during the dark
and stormy days of many of the past
ten years has guided their movements
and cheered their hopes. Major En-
gelhard has commanded by his ability
the most conspicuous place in the
journalism of the State since the war.
His political information was exten,
sive, his enthusiasm unbounded, and
the vigor of his thoughts was adorned
H. f1lr Of oh
| clothed even the harsh features OF
political strife with attraotiveness.
We do not write his journalistic
obituary. Qualifications such as be
possesses must soon find another field.
From the Salisbury Waterman.
Maj. Jos. A. Engelhard. for many
years editor of the Wilmington jour
| NAL, has terminated his connection
with that paper We regret to record
this change. Maj. Engelhard has oc-
cupied leading position among our
democratic journals, and has exerted e
wide and useful influence as high
toned, fair aud honorable man in the
politics OF the State, He retires with
| our best wishes for success in what
ever his hands may find to do.
From the Rocky Mount Mail.
MAJOR ENGELHARD.
We regret to announce that this
gentleman has severed his connection
with the Wilmington JOURNAL. The
regret is made deep and sincere by
the consciousness of the fact that his
services are of paramount importance
to the journalistic profession, and par
ticularly at this time, when it is just
ready to Storm in line of battle" for
the severest contest that will eyer
be fought in this country. But
we trust that he will soon fall into
give the country the benefit of his ripe,
powerful pen. But should his with
drswal be permanent he will carry into
his honored retirement the splendid
renown of a brilliant achievement upon
the we'll fought field of journalism, and
the sill cerest wishes of those with
whoa he so faithfully labored.
From ,Ge L orr liz tYa.) Landmark
We regret to learn that MAJOR J, A.
Engelhard. late editor of that able
paper the Wilmington JOURNAL, has
retired from his place as it's chief.
This Is greatly to be regretted, for
Major EDgelhard is gentleman of
great vigor of mind, fluent writer, an
effective speaker, and an ornament to
his native State. what his plans for
the future are we are not Informed,
but whatever he may attempt will be
well done, and we wish him abundant
SUCCESS in any career which be may
shape out for himself in the future.
MOUTH EkN HISTORICAL SOCIE
TT PAPERS FOR APRIL.
We are indebted to the Secretary.
Rev. J. William Jones, for the last
number of this invaluable publication,
in which he sums up with inexorable
logic and in judicial temper the evil
denae in regard to the treatment of
prisoners. He shows:
1st. That the policy, orders and in
tention of the Confederate Government
were that our prisoners should be
kindly treated.
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