Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-06-26
From tbs Lonisvile Journal
EDITORS RITCHIE AND CKOSsWELI..

those two veteran Locofoco editors.
Mr.. Ritcbie, OF the Washington Union,
aud Mr.. Crosswell, Of the Albany Argus.
have been barnevng each other in the
most atfectlonate manner imaginable
We do not remember an instance IN which
the ''you tickle me and I'll tickle YOU"
principle was so amusngly illustrated. -
Crosswell was SO thoroughly tckled BY
Mr.. Richie that his very midriff was
convulsed with laughter, while Rlichie's
delight, though equally deep, was some.
what less obsireperously manifested.
II appears that some wag put story
in circulation that Crosswell was 10 90 TO
Washington 10 assist Richie in his Her.
culean task Of defending the errors and
evils Of the Polk Administration. Mr..
ktehle thereupon came out with de-
gree OF gravity proportioned to the occa-
sion, and stated that the rumor was un.
founded, but that if he had reason to EN-.
ploy any one in the Union, he could not
find better or more able champion oil
Locofocoism than his friend Gross swell. -
Crosswel rcpublished Rtcnie's lauda;ion,
and with prodigous solemnily spoke in
the lolliest tones of the unapproachable
ability Of the Government editors genius.
The cream of all this joking is to be
found IN the fact that CrossweIl and
Ritchle have about as much love for each
other as dog and cat have. They have
on many occasions, since Locofocoism
first exhibited its ugly head TO the scoru
of mankind, crossed each others paths
and made awiulIy wry faces at each 9th.
er. Richie, as The leading editor of the
Southern, multiplying, free.trade, nristo
cratic Locoiocos, has frequently limited
with considerable III nature his objections
10 Crosswell, who has been regarded as
the leading editor Of the Northern, Union.
loving, tariff, equality preaching Locos,
The Norsherner stuck to Van Buren, lon
as single plank OF that gentleman was
left; while the Southerner secretly reioic-
ed at every indication OF the unpopulari.y
OF the Northern man with Southern feel.
lngs." Certainly it was quite rich idea
which infested the brain of the wag who
reported that these two mutually hating,
lrreconcila6le editors were about coming
together, TO bury the tomahawk, and to
smoke the calumet of peace. 1t is very
OBVIOUS that neither of them reIished the
Joke, notwithstanding each one processes
TO think the other perfect Locofoco CO.
iossus, and both are greatly pleased at
Their respective shares of laudalion.
We like to observe these little love pas
sages between old enemies. Such &C.
currences are extremely gratifying 10 the
on-lookIng world, and are eloquent Of the
treasures Of amIabili:y yet left on the
earth. The Locofocos profess to love
harmony, and It is but right that the ad-
vocates of that incongruous, seven. sided,
antagonistic thing called paten, Democra-
cy, though they differ in all respects.
should make a show Of affection and az
mlrstion of each other. IL is very credi.
table 10 the magnanimity OF old foes 10
admit that they whom they hate are ad
mirable specimens Of humanity. II there
is some sneaking nsincerty discovered
lurking about the admission, il only
proves that vast amount OF generosity
was required to make it. Long may
these editors live TO make mankind hap
Ply by presenting such edifying illuslra-
tons OF almost superhuman virtues