Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-25
THE PETERSBURG; REPUBLICAN,

w dShlngtun GTecnlloW, Esq, III ulc IoiloWili9
Vaediclory, announces his separation from The
Editorial corps We regret that Mr. G., at time
when our party is 50 firmly knit together, and 50
tll Of brig hl hopes, should lind himself compelled
10 retire from the Petersburg Republican, which,
fortwevc months he has cIiled with ability and
spirit But though his Editorial pen may be
idle. We trust that he will continue 10 do good
service 10 the Democracy, and, with his talents
and cloaucnce, will oncn cheer on The gallant
Spartan Band oil his native city. We are full oi
enthusiasm and devotion To he good cause but
we shall welcome Ia our ranks a soldier, who has
struck 60 many good blows fol- the Constitution.
In his retirement, We wish Mr.. G.. health and pros
perity, and, 10 Judge from our own case, We doubt
not thai lie will put more money in his purse,
than when he pursued the ihorny path OF an
Editors life.
What do our friends oilhc Lille Cockadc pro
pose 10 do! We cannot afford, al this critical
moment 10 lose The aid OF the Republican" and
We respectfully call upon them 10 take steps for
lis continuance. They can, doubtless, find in
their own ranks many bold man. who will con-
tribute his talents and his industry to the enforce
mcnt of true principles and the triumph OF our
cause 50 rapidly increasing in strength. WIN Il
Republican phalanX, so Jealous and patrouc, a.
We know is 10 b. found in Petersburg an efficient
press should be kept up Ia circulate lie GOOD M
IllIS ana 'lllIkc iSSltl ubu.HN sun. nv
Wings almost give up Virginia, but we should
moi I've lulIcd into inglornus security. We should
not lose a man, much less an efficient press, from
the great work To be accomplished. We wish 10
see Petersburg redeemed from the hands oil The
phii>tincs aud, with proper cxcrtlonS, II can be
done She is undergoing the process oil pnrliIca-
ton-let not her Democracy give up one ol The
suresl means OF bringing her out bright from The
fiery ordeal.
ITO MI SrEscRIRERS-Th year during which
promised 10 edit the Petersburg Republican has
now expired, and. in accordance with my ori@i-
nal determination, claim The privilege oil rclliih@
"Of the circumstances under which took
charge of it, and the purposes, which through It's
columns | have endcavored 10 effect. You were
made aware by my Prospectus ana my opening
address How lar the professions made III th.'Se
papers have been carried out, il Is Tor you To Judge
ii thew have been violated, ask no Indulgence
The tasl, was undertaken with full knowledge
of The responsibility incurred, and like every re
sponsibiy which recognise, ii has been met
solely in accordance 10 the dictates oil my own
Judgment.
''Thc condition of the Republican party Is not
now that ol anxious and dangerous comino'loli'
The full union oi all who style themselves Demo
Gratis. upon those principles, which. III Virginia
have ever been maintained is accomplished, and
those who have been sclecicdt 10 represent them,
are acknowledged worthy OF our confidence.
1T is true that rc.rcl'at this time TO ind my
self unable 10 remain in my present position:
that regret arises from 10 belief in the necessity
of my humble services 10 secure our triumph
but because aruou> as have sometimes iei' ti'e
labors imposed upon me, they have been attended
with much lhat was gratifying, much that VIII
never fail 10 call up the mosl pleasing reminiscent
ces. ,,...
oIn parting with correspondents whose ability
has sustained, through these columns, our mutual
co,s.. or whose kind communications OF private
nature have 50 often nerycd my arm and strength
cncd my determination, it would be unjust both to
them and to myself. 10 withhold the tribute oil my
profound Acknowledgements.
"To my brethercn of the Republican press the
most earnest wishes for their personal prosperity
and political success are sincerely oilcred-t1
those Of the other party wish all health and
haPPriness, -, >, , r,.noc,r,l ,dieu
"WASHISGTON GREENIlON.