Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-08
Volume IVs:::::.:.==Number 46


Whatever compensation nav be found in the acqui-
sition of such new eltorship for the government
organ as that of Mr.. Ritchn and Major Donaldson,
nevertheless ispessible part with Mr.. Blair,
in that capacity-it is impossible to see the Globe
pass out of existence--without an emotion of more
than ordinary regret emotion which will be shared
by thousands of the best and truest democratic
hearts in the land,-and by none more deeply than
that which still, at the Hermitage, beats warm and
high with love to Its country, in frame day by day
faster and faster sinking into grave long since d.
vested of every terror.
This change of 'sorganship' at Washington is in
deed matter of the most amcable arrangement,
upon which ali parties agree with ready and cheer
ul acquiescence. The expedency which, for the sake
of the general concord of all sections of the demo-
cratic party in support of the administration made IT,
in the view ofsome, desirable that this change should
be carried into effect is perfectly appreciated, we
informed, the part of Mr.. Blair and his most
confidential friends, with whose advice he acted in
Withdrawing cheerfuy, and we may say voluntarily,
from his position at the head of the Globe, and in
Decd In sacrificing the existence of that paper, TO the
harmony of the democracy and the interests of the adj
ministration. - =
On the other hand, Mr. Richie is unbouhded in his
expressions of respect and confidence IN regard to
Mr.. Blair whose withdrawal from the press of Wash
ingon he views with regret equal to that of any of
his friends and in his gratitude for the manly and
friendly iberalty which has marked the conduct OF
Messrs. Blair and Rives through the whole Affair."
If in preference to any other qualification of per-
sonal ambition Mr.. Bairs choice is to retire to the
quiet retreat of his farm in the neighborhood of the
capital he may be assured that be Is attended there
with the most cordial respect, confidence and regard
of the great mass of the party whose principles he
has so long and CALAMITY maintained We are
happy to learn that early In May, soon as ne is
relieved at his present post il is Mr. Bairs intention
to make tour of travel by way of relaxation, which
will commence with our portion of country, and In
clude the Hermitage where resides the most attached
of his friends. The true hearted democracy of the
country will everywhere be glad to see Blar of the
Globe; - and if his fdus Achates, the stalwart fnan-
cal editor, should be of the company, the the
merrier. 2"
We had intended to say something Of Mr. Blar's
editorial character, but find 1t successfully sketched IN
the following article from Yesterdays Pennsylvania
that we willingly content ourselves with copying il
Though it had been generally known for some
weeks, that the transfer of the official gazette at
Washington to new hands, would probably take place
yet the formal announcement of that occurrence in the
Globe on Monday evening was not received among
the democrats Of this city, and especially these who
have been actively engaged in the political struggles
of the last fifteen years, without giving rise to many
interesting reflections, and wildly recalling, mo-
merely the recollection of stirring events. but strong
| sense of the obligations which the American democ
racy recognizes due the faithful and fearless
which has sustained their principles and true mea
SureS, through administrations OF JACKSON, al
buren, and Tyler, equally while they were in the
cendent, as when they ceased to be for time tn
guiding motives of the executive government.
"Of Francis 2. Blair II may be truly said, that as
the editor of the leading party paper, at the seat
government, (and if such he had faults they wer
certainly not numerous) he has achieved In the mids
of its excitemens and difficulties high and perma
nent reputation. He brought to his abors an active
discriminating and practical mind; great exactnes
and extent of political information rapidity ant
promptness in the discussion Of public questions al
they arose, which more than compensated for occa
slonal and unavoidable roughness of composition
wide knowledge of men F; sound conceptions Of demo
cratic truth and the sentiments of patriot
ism, and ofconstant and honorable friendship. Tha
he attacked fercely perhaps sometimes too iercely
was often evident that he defended firmly al
ways confessed he indicated at all hazards, ardent
y but conscientiousy the of truth and honesty
he tore the mask from political progacy needless
the person by whom twas worn; the equanimity o
his adversares could not be maintained when touched
by the pungency of his pen but his associates felt safe
the moment his shield was set before them. His cou
rage knew limits, his fidelity no shadow of turn
ing, his integrity faint of suspicion, his persever
ance no pause 1t is not our purpose to elaborate
picture but these hints of his editorial character
i drawn from observations made through contempora
ry career may not be regarded by our readers as In
appropriate to the occasion.
s.Mr Blair has retired from the eminent position
he held in manner at once dignifed and frank. HI
admits his obligations to tie democracy the desire
which actuaes him to aid In preserving It's union b.
the he had taken, and his of the ftnes
of his successor for the post he has assumed Their
is manliness IN his conduct that must to hin
the respect and good will of all, the consciousness
which we sincerely hope he may long live In healt
4 and prosperity to enjoy"
Tue INFLUENCE OF DEMocRAcY.-In free countr
every thinks he has concern In all public mat
ters-that he has right to form and right to deliye
an opinion upon them They sif examine and discus
them They curious, eager, attentive and jealous
and by making such matter the daily subject of the