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 THE WESTERN ARGUS. 53 controversies with the "Repuhlican." The latter was the Jackson organ and was very bitter. In the "Argus" of March 9, 1830, the names of the printers and publishers were given as T. & W. Henry. In the issue of the paper January 21, 1831, Mr. Henry announced his retirement from the "Argus" in an editorial as follows: "The present number closes the sixth volume of the 'Argus' (under his management) con- stituting a period of six years. It was my design when I purchased the 'Argus' establishment from Mr. Logan, to transfer it to my eldest son, when he arrived at a proper age, and other considerations would justify such a course. It is now deemed proper and right to make this transfer. The 'Argus' therefore, in future, will be conducted by William Henry and forwarded to the patrons of the paper as heretofore. In making this change it is conj&dently anticipated the public will sus- tain no loss — although he is quite a youth, he possesses such a firmness and sobriety of character, combined with close application to business that wUl, it is believed, be a sure guarantee to his supporters, that he will issue a sober and respectable paper." In the issue of January 28, 1831, William Henry as- sumed editorial control, with the following editorial: "In assuming the control and entire management of the 'Argus,' we are aware that we incur great responsibility; because it is our belief that upon the honesty and purity of the press the safety and permanency of our Ke- publican institutions depend. * * * We do not promise our patrons much talent, or even 'brilliancy,' but we promise as far as we are capable of judging, to present to them honestly, the passing events of the times, both foreign and domestic. The principles upon which the 'Argus' will be conducted, will be the same as here- tofore. Our duty to our country and to ourselves, for- bid any change of principle on the great questions which