Valedictory

V m w a - -r ■ j - Nearly twenty-five years ago, July 1, 1854, we became proprietor of the ArGUS offioo, and publisher and editor of the Arous, during which loug period no half sheet has been iesued to our readers, and no issue has been omitted, or even delayed for twenty-four hours beyond the regular date of publioation. They have been years full of change, - to this oommuuity, to the State, and to the nation. In the discussion of the varied and important topics and mensures of the times the Akgus has borne its full share, or at least the share to be expocted of a local journal. If our success has not been according to our desires it is too late to remedy the defects, as with this issue we dissolve our oonnection with the Arous and its readers, turning its future over to the care and keeping of our successor, Mr. John N. Bailey, late of the Independent, Auburni N. Y., who is commended to us as a gentleman of both practical and long experience, and who, we are confident, will launch it on a new career of prosperity Without assuming to review the pasti we desire to thauk our niany friends whose names have been upon our books for nearly a quarter of a ceutury, both as subsoribers and advertisers, for theh generous conñdence and support. Their worda of comniendation have been many and hearty, and we shall long treasure them in our memory. If in the discussion of political or local questions we have given just cause of offense to any we trust that the same mantle of charity and forgiveness will be thrown over us that is accorded to the ordinary citizen who "shuffles of this mortal coil, " and especially that none of our sins of oommission or omission niay be charged up against our successor. We also return our thanks to our brethren of the State press for the uniform courtesy experienced in our intercourse with them, both professionally and personilly, and solinit tha same kind treatment for the strauger who has come among them with a view to make his home in our beautiful Statu. With these few worde and the best of wisheB for the future of Ann Arbor and its institutions, and the Argus and its patrons, we say good by. E. B. Pond. Salutatory. In succeeding to the editorial and business management of the Argus, we approach the task fully admonished of the care that confronta us. An experience of many years in the profession will, we hope not only maintain the standard of this paper, but serve to aid us in making it more than ever before, a welcome visitor to the household. Improveinents are in contemplaron, to be adopted as soon as possible, that can not fail to add increasing interest to its columns. Politioally, the Argus will continue to uphold the baimer of Democracy for which it has battloJ aiuoo its inception, viz : 1845. At the same time, the opinions of those in opposition, shall be treated with consideration due to honest difforences likely to arise over measures of polity, general or local. lts dignified tone will not be allowed to suffer under our control ; nor will personalities find room in its columns. It will be found a true friend of good government ; in uiiceasing advocate of educational interests with which this city is widely and honorably identified. Upon the foregoing platform of principies, briefly outlined, we hope to so commend the Akous to the good will of the people of this section, that a fair share of patronage will be its reward. Very truly yours, John N. Bailey.