HOW TO MAKE A NEWSPAPER POPULAR.
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A few years after the commencement Of the


Columbian Sentinel, in Boston, Mr.. Russell, lis
editor and publisher, finding that the profits afis,
ing thererom were not sufficient to defray his kxs
penses, applied to Mr.. Barrelf Zone Of ihe most
popular merchants of his tine( for advice az to
the course he had best pursue in the very unplea-
SAINT dilemma in which he was placed. He in


formed Mr.. b. of the particulars of his situatior
in his usual plain, honest manner, saying that his
lexpenses were so much on the increase, and his
profits were so small, that he thought he should
be obliged to give up his paper and seek his for
tune elsewhere. Mr.. Barrell Immediately re-,
marked that his (Mr. RS case was no. so despe-
rate as he imagined it to be, and recommended
him to lash some of the most popular characters
of the day in the most terms in his columns,
which course he felt sure would not only bring
his paper into more notice than it then was, but
would greatly add to his subscription list, and in
crease the patronage of advertisers Mr.. Rus
sell replied, that such course would be repug-
nant to his feelings, but as he had always con-
sidered Mr.. Barrell warm friend, and man
of superior judgment, he would take his advice
into serious consideration. On the morning of
the next publication Of the Centinel, when Mr..


Barrell went into State street, he observed almost
every one with eyes and mouths wide open, as if
he was monster in human shape; and could not
solve the mystery of their looks until gentleman
asked him why Mr. Russell had lashed him un-
mercifully in his paper Of that day! Mr.. B. at
once stepped into an insurance office--read the
paper-and as he progressed in the article about
himself he waxed warmer and warmer, till at
length, in high dudgeon he found his way 10
the Centine office, when he demanded of the
editor, in round set terms, why he had treated
him so UNANIMOUSLY? Mr.. Russell replied, that as


Mr.. B. appeared agtated, he had better be
seated until he became cool and collected, and


then he would satisfy him to his hearts content.
After looking at the affairs of the office, Mr..
Russell appeared before Mr.. Barrell with low


bow, and offered the following explanation:


'Sir, you well know that | have ever esteemed
you to be my most valued friend, and in whose
good judgment have ever had the most implicit
|conhdence-lor, in my utmost need, applied to
you for advice, which you cheerfully gave to me.


AT that time it is true that the course which YOU


marked out for me repugnant to my feelings,
but after mature deberation was satisfied that
it would have the desired effect, and determined
to pursue it. Then | had to select subject;
after looking around among our townsmen, could
not find one whose unexceptionable character,
exalted standing, and extensive usefulness, were
equal to your own |, therefore, selected YOU as
the first object of attack. If a man cannot take
liberty with friend, with whom the devil can
he?"