Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

We regret to see that Thomas c. Reynolds,
Esq, has reinquished the helm Of the Petersburg
Republican, which he has 50 skilfully managed,
and has returned TO the practice oil his Profession
which, we doubt not he will find more agreeable,
in more senses than one. His talents and indus
try have 'placed The Republican on iira basis, y
and he recommends the Democracy OF the South
side 10 keep il So" The Democracy and our
selves are under great obligations 10 The fruitful
and vigorous pen of Mr.. Reynolds. lie was the
author OF the able numbers under the signature OF
brunswick" exposing the sophistries Of the
"Fair Proposition" which eTaced the columns OF
The Enquirer, and received the commentator OF
the wisesl and s,aunchest Democrats. Mr. X.
thus gracefully makes his parting bow TO his
readers:
Il took charge OF the Republican in what |
considered dark hour for the Republican party Of
Virginia The loud toasings Of our opponents
had had their effect on me, as well as on many
others of our party. | then considered The con-
test in this Commonwealth so doubtful that lew
votes, at most 4 few hundred, might decide IL,
and through the seventeen electoral votes depend
ent on lis Issue, perhaps the Presidential cleo
ton itself Looking upon that election as the
most important likely 10 occur in my day and
generations; rs one on which, perhaps, the very
existence Of cur Union and our Liberties depend
ell felt that il was no Time for any one, how
ever humble his position or feeble his talents, 10
count the cost of rushing 10 any post which
nigh, he appointed him, or hesitate 10 make any
sacrifices in defending H. and battling manfuiiy
in the cause Of tic Constitution Blu, the Stale
elections soon disclosed the rushing tide of De-
mocracy, which was shortly after 10 swallow up
the hosts of Federalism, and | was filled with
confidence in the ultimate triumphant success OF
our cause and our candidates. My anicipations
of the general result have been no are than real
lied; but III This glorious Old Dominion my most
sanguinc hopes have been greatly exceeded. The
contest has moi been decided by ms OF hundreds
of voters: majority Of over six thousand Sc
cures forever the asccndancy oil The Republican
party in Virginia There is no Lcccssty that
/ Should make these sacrifices oi interest. as
well as inclination. any longer, and !, therefore,
say 10 each supporter OF this journal: Now,
lei thy scrran; depart in peace. | now retire
from the excitement Of The political arena, with
no wish again 10 cgler ii, and gladly return TO
T my po iu 'c opaol Without amnesty, and
shall cherish towaJds iArW' personally the kinteai
feelings, which truss thcy will also reciProcat,.
If in an excited contest, have expressed myself!
warmly and strongly, ii is beca1Al have fell
over and it is the duly Of US ala %tmcricans
and Virsinians, to embrace each other and with
out exula;on on The one side, or useless regrets
or laclious opposition on the other strive 10 for
get our differences, and act with eyes directed
solely 10 our countrys good and the eternal pros
rery OF this ancient Mother Of States and
Statesmen"
J. NJ. H. Erunei, ESQ., is now sole Editor and
proprietor OF the Republican. In an appropriate
address, he re-afirins his Republican principles,
and makes the following appeal 10 the Demo
Gratis Of the South side:
II will endeayor 10 make The Republican
worthy of support, and for this purpose shall de-
vote my time entirely to the Editorial depart
ment. II ii is not out of place, | would here
state that during the period when had This con-
troll my lime was so heavily taxed by other en-
eacemen,s connected with the establishment, as
to make that which should have commanded my
first, the subject OF my last attention. Such
course is not now necessary-the patronage OF
the Office is sufficient TO enable me 10 place those
departments which formerly attended TO- into
other hands, and as soon as can procure the
services OF Il competent person, shall relinqush
all but general supervision OF the mechanical
department olthe office.
II hope 10 receive that support, which the only
Democratic paper in this Congressional District
demands, and with that shall be more than sa-
lisfied."
God speed the Republican and its worthy Edi-
tor!