Opinions Of Cotemporaries

Pontiac Bill I'oster. E. B. Pond, for nearly a qnarter of a century publisher of the Ann Arbor ArQU3, has at last stepped down and out of the editorial chair, having sold his paper to John N. Bdiley, an old publisher of New York State. The best wish of Tlte Bill Poster is that Mr. Bailey may keep the good ship Akgus, as well before the wind as its late captain, Mr. Pond. Manchester Enterprisc. The Michigan Argus catno to us last week with a tear and a smile in the editorial column, - that is, its old aud popular editor, E. B. Pond, having sold the paper to John N". Bailey, of Auburn, N. Y., bade an affectionate good-bye, and dropped a nwwspaper tear over theparting with his hosts of friends and patrons, while the new editor carne srailing forward, with words of' cheer und promises of good things to come. FUat Jouni:il. Mr. E. B. Pond, who has owued and edited the Ann Arbor Argus for 25 years has just sold it to Mr. John N. Bailey, a youug journalist f rom Auburn N. Y. Mr. Pond has been one of theablest and fairest uewspaper men in Michigan and the fraternity lose trom its ranks a man whoru it was a pleasure to know.anda journalist whoalwaysreflected credit upon the profession. Tost and Tribune Theretirementof Mr. E. B. Pondfrom the Ann Arbor ARGUS takes .f rom the ranks of Michigan publishers and editors oue of the oldest, in term of service, of their number. Mr. Pond has been rëgardedby political friends asavaluablo ally, and by political toes as a fair and strong opponent. He is highly estoemed by the fraternity through out the 8tate. Adriwi Times. We bricfly mentioned the other day the fact that Mr. E. B. Pond had retired frora the charge of the Ann Arbor Argus after being iu the harness there nearly twenty-five yoars. We have known Mr. Pond long and wel!, and have for many years read the Arous with pleasure. Mr. Pond is an experienced and cultured journalist and we siucerely hope, if he has not amassed a sufficfency of this world's goods, that he will lócate elsewhere in the state, and again allow the people to have tho benefit of his talent. Albion Mirror. Our old paper, the Michigan Argus, has changed hands, Mr. E. B. Pond having sold hia interest to Mr. J. N. Bailey, of Auburn, N. Y. Mr. B. took possession of the office on the lst instant. The old Argus has always been the exponent of democratie principies, and, under its new management, we have no doubt it will continue in the same good old path without deviation. We know not a few old democratie heads in Washtenaw county, and we bespeak for the new manager of the Aitaus a hearty and cordial support as long as it sustaius the Domocratio ilag. Ann Arbor Register. The Michigan Argus, the Democratie paper of' this city, was sold yesterday to John N. Bailey, of Auburn, N. Y. E. B. Pond, its present proprietor and editor has been connected with tho Argus for nearly 25 years, aud by his withdrawal at this time, the Democracy of this county experiences a loss which it will be difficult to supply. Under his management tho ARGUS has become one of the principal exponents of Democratie doctrines in the State, and the opinions expressed iu that paper have carried as much weight, probably, as those expressed iu any Democratie Journal of Michigan. Mr. B. its new proprietor nd editor has successfully established two papers in Auburn, N. Y., the Democrat and Independent, and he is thoroughly acquainted with every departtnent of newspaper work being a practical printer himself. Lausin República!!. E. B. Pond, State senator 20 years ago, and one of the most experienced and able editors in Michigan, has retirad froin the Ann Arbor Argus. His connection with that paper has lasted nearly 25 years, and although ft decidad democratie pirtisan, yet Mr. Pond's honesty and general courtesy have made hiiu very highly esteemed in the profession. He says that no half-sheet ai the Argus haa over been issued during his connection with it, no issue ever omitted, and nono delayed tor 24 hours beyond the regular time. This record is what might be expeoted of a skillful ind industrious practical printer. We ihall part from Brother Pond with sinjore regret, and many good wishes for bis future prosperity. His successor is John N. Bailey, who bas boen for mauy years a newsp.ipor editor in anather state.