The Sumter Banner

OUR PAPER

As we stated in our last this number begins No. 1. Vol 2 Sumter Banner. We also stated that as an experiment our paper had proved successful. The Proprietor thought that he saw an opening for a weekly paper in the District, but doubtful of success and with limited means and a small subscription list, he ventured the effort doubtfully. The patronage received has induced a desire to increase the size of the paper and he hopes thereby to increase its popularity and usefulness. This would require the purchase of a new Press and additional type, the cost of which would not fall short of $400 or 500. This outlay, under present circumstances might endanger the existence of this paper, whilst it would certainly curtail its profits more than 50 per cent. With a view of rendering it easy for every reading man in the District to subscribe and to make it an object to do so, the Proprietor has reduced the price, (as will be seen by reference to the terms,) and if a corresponding increase of patronage is received, the paper will be enlarged. With grateful acknowledgments for the liberality hitherto shewn, 'The Banner' is cast to the breeze for the second year, with the buoyant hopes of youth—and its best wishes for the continued prosperity of its patrons.