The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-30
THE .swoRLD's" NEW EDITOR.

BROOKLYN Arous:-"Mr Marbles successor Mr.
William Henry Hurlburt, IS gentleman admirably cal
cuated to maintain the high standard OF the paper
ripe scholar OF the widest observation skilled
indefatigable journalist. one Of the most gifted
writer's that tho press has ever developed, wit,
humorst and philosopher. it will not be his fault If the
World does than hold Its present place In the
van OF American journalism"
DanyiIe (Ky.) Advocate: Manton Marble has
sold the New York World newspaper to Mr.. William
henry Hurlburt who has loag been associated with
him, and who of the most brilliant
nccted with the press His articles in the World
been among its most pleasing features"
New Albany tInd.) Ledger -Standayd:-"Mr Hurl.
burt, who succeeds Mr. Marble In the control of the
World, has been for many years connected with the
paper and is brilliant and successful writer Whether
he will make any change in the general conduct OF his
journal will be judged rather by its future than by any
thing in tho past tho predecessor Of tho present
manager was alone reflected In it's columns; but Mr..
Hurburt was one OF Inc pest known writer's on the
that It may continue the representative and exponent
OF sound democracy"
Charleston Is. C.l Journal Of Commercc.--"rhe New
William Henry Hurlburt upon his assuming the editor
ship OF the World Ho is OF the accomplished
snd w maintain o ne h
high reputation for ability and scholarship which
gained under Mr.. Marbles management Mr. Hurlburt,
Is, we believe, Charleslonian by bnth He was for
long time on tho editorial stan Of tho Times under
Raymond For number OF years he has been on the
editorial staff OF the World"
Boston Courier :-'wnatevcr may have been the cir
cumstances attending the transfer OF the New York
World property from the control Of Manton Marble to
that of William Henry Hurlbur 1t is certain that the
latter gentleman Is amply qualified for the position he
now occupies Ever since that paper gave over tho
Quixotc attempt to carry religion all It's depart
inents Mr. Hurlburt has been prominently connected
with it, and his brilliant pen has shown 10 equal advnn-
tage in the editorial and correspondence columns He is
accomplished scholar, trained and versatile
WRITER vigorous thinker and a polished man OF the
world With his worldwide literary reputation his
acquaintance with men of affairs at home and abroad
and his journalistic knowledge and experience il will
be indeed II he does not increase the estma-
ton in which the World has long been held paper
written by gentlemen Tor gentlemen"
Washington Cdpitot:-sThc purchase of the New
York World by Mr. Hurlburt Is in American
journalism that creates much comment Mr Hurlbert
10 q pen-drvcr who for many years has given his
brain the building up Of other mems prosperity.
Known only to q few admiring friends, his
able articles have gono into common stock
where his Identity lost in the name Of the
proprietor. Whether Mr.. Hurlburt will succeed
in the control OF journal he has done SO much to
make popular and influential remains to be proven.
He has best wishes, whether he for them
not He would make by change from democratic
organ to an independent journal This excitement
over Presidential election for time benefit the
partisan press but the people weary OF SUCH and
in tho long run Independence is the winning card. y