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Editorial
July 5, 1856
The North Carolinian
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Josiah Johnson announces his purchase of Wm. J. Yates' interest in the North Carolinian, becoming sole editor. He expresses regret over Yates' withdrawal, praises his contributions to the democratic party, and pledges his humble talents to promote democratic principles and the public good.
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TO THE PATRONS OF THE CAROLINIAN.
Having purchased from Wm. J. Yates, Esq., his interest in the North Carolinian, I am now sole Editor of this journal. This fact was announced by Mr. Yates in a card in the last week's number of this paper. That the patrons of the Carolinian deeply regret the withdrawal of Mr. Yates from the editorial chair, I do not doubt; but by none is that feeling more sincerely entertained than by myself. During the six months that I have been associated with him as joint conductor of the Carolinian, the intercourse that has subsisted between us has been of the most pleasant character. The ability and energy which he has displayed in the advocacy of correct principles, sufficiently explain why others, as well as myself, desired that he should continue to occupy the post which he has filled with so much credit to himself and usefulness to the democratic party.
In regard to myself I have but a word to say. My talents, I know full well, are of an humble order, but such as they are, they shall be exercised with the view to promote the good of my country and my fellow men. Whatever errors I may commit, (for I do not claim to be exempt from the imperfections common to humanity) I trust may be "errors of the head, not of the heart."
To my democratic friends I beg leave to say that I have adhered from my youth up to democratic principles, and my attachment to them will, in my judgment, ever prompt me to labor with zeal for their success.
JOSIAH JOHNSON.
Having purchased from Wm. J. Yates, Esq., his interest in the North Carolinian, I am now sole Editor of this journal. This fact was announced by Mr. Yates in a card in the last week's number of this paper. That the patrons of the Carolinian deeply regret the withdrawal of Mr. Yates from the editorial chair, I do not doubt; but by none is that feeling more sincerely entertained than by myself. During the six months that I have been associated with him as joint conductor of the Carolinian, the intercourse that has subsisted between us has been of the most pleasant character. The ability and energy which he has displayed in the advocacy of correct principles, sufficiently explain why others, as well as myself, desired that he should continue to occupy the post which he has filled with so much credit to himself and usefulness to the democratic party.
In regard to myself I have but a word to say. My talents, I know full well, are of an humble order, but such as they are, they shall be exercised with the view to promote the good of my country and my fellow men. Whatever errors I may commit, (for I do not claim to be exempt from the imperfections common to humanity) I trust may be "errors of the head, not of the heart."
To my democratic friends I beg leave to say that I have adhered from my youth up to democratic principles, and my attachment to them will, in my judgment, ever prompt me to labor with zeal for their success.
JOSIAH JOHNSON.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Editorial Transition
Democratic Principles
North Carolinian
Josiah Johnson
Wm. J. Yates
What entities or persons were involved?
Josiah Johnson
Wm. J. Yates
North Carolinian
Democratic Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Announcement Of Editorial Transition And Commitment To Democratic Principles
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Democratic Party And Principles
Key Figures
Josiah Johnson
Wm. J. Yates
North Carolinian
Democratic Party
Key Arguments
Regret Over Yates' Withdrawal From Editorship
Praise For Yates' Ability And Energy In Advocating Correct Principles
Pledge To Use Talents For Country's Good Despite Humble Abilities
Lifelong Adherence To Democratic Principles And Zeal For Their Success