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We regret very much to see by the last num-
Der of the Northern Statesman, (Maine,) that
that was the end of its existence, for want Of pa
tronage. The sober-mndsd and strictly moral
tone of this journal ought to have ensured it,
especially under the circumstances as explained
in an appeal to the public by its editor, an ample
support; and the fact Of its failing 80 receive
such support argues unfavorably for the moral
character of the community among which it was
circulated.


True, it was party paper, but i. certainly was
free from that scurrility and abuse which unfor-
tunately too often characterzes the papers Of the
day; nor could this be urged against it by the
party agreeing in politics with the editor. Per-
haps they may have considered themselves SO
strong as to be independent of the aid Of the
press. Still the audable desire to be informed
of the current news, is sufficient reason why
that paper should have been sustained.


Opposing parties are perhaps inseparable from
all governments, and probably indispensable in
republics like ours. 1t is, however, greatly to
be wished that they were destitute Of that bitter
ness and malignity which, to their shame and the
disgrace Of humanity, frequently bring them into
furious quarres and deadly conflict.


1t must be mortifying to the editor who pur-
sues manly course, and labors assiduously in
making his press, what it should be the duty Of
all to make it, the guardian Of public morals, the
organ Of truth, the instrument Of justice, and
the medium Of useful knowledge, to see his pros
poets blighted and his exertions unrewarded, un-
appreciated while many whose sheet is devoted
to cant phrases, anecdotes and frivolities-not
only useless, but pernicious-meet with liberal
support-to say nothing about such papers as
incucate principles destructive Of the best inter-
ests Of men in this world and that to come.