The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-13

Mr.. FoRNEY.--The press loses one OF its most
distinguished ornaments by the retirement Of this
gentleman. We cordially subscribe to the follow
ing character drawn Of him by the New York
Globe: ss
The LANcAsrER INTELLIGENcER AND JOURNAL
The last number of this sterling old democratic pa
per, received yesterday contains the valedctory OF
John w. Forney, esq, for many years its editor.
In all our political contests the ntegencer stood
high and firm, the champion Of republican princi-
pie, whether Of national or State concern, and was
conducted with an ability and fearlessness which
was honorable to the democratic press of the Key-
stone" We cannot refrain from making few ex-
tracts from Mr.. Forneys valedctory
'sThere is probably no situation in life which is
more varied scene of care and pleasure, than that
of the editor of public print Heis the target for
many a poisoned arrow; he is the object, and often
the victim, of many an humanity spite; he is often
coldly and ungraciously treated by those ne has
served, Though the last has not been my CASEY
vet, Notwithstanding all these, there is gradually
ablished between himself and his newspaper, de-
gree of affecton-a feeling of kindreda silent
fdence, that bind him closely to it's fortunes, and
awaken in him understandable interest in its well
fare. Such, at least, is my experience of editorial
life. Although there are few who have seen harder
struggles, or have oftener experienced the bitter
tempest political rancor, yet there is something in
the long intercourse between myself and this paper
something in the fact, that for nearly nine years
have been holding converse with its readers-that
brghtens the memory of the past and obliterates all
other and unpleasant recollectons. wall be ex-
cused therefore, hope, for lingering few brief mo-
ments on the Threshold before the door that shall
separate US is finally closed
ssThere is no man who has even been connected
with newspaper who does not wish that he had
left some things undone; and ! am not fortunate
enough TO form the exception to this inevitable rule
t~.C o~ Sc
not living that political opponent who will now
charge me with deliberate intention to injure him,
or with REFUSAL on all proper occasions to observe
the courteses and the duties that render social rea
tons delightful Often, it is true in the heat Of the
contest, and in the ardor Of my nature, have moi
waited to choose courtly phrases, or to select the
most inoffensive terms; but thank Heaven that
have never so demeaned myself at any time, as to
be ashamed of renewing my personal relations with
my political adversaries, when the result of any
contest was made known.
seThere is, however, much that would not for
get; and that is the uniform, steady, and straight
forward political consistency of the Inteligencer ana
Journal II has never faltered, even for moment
in the support Of democratic principles and demo
cratic usages; but has advocated both with stern.
ness of purpose, and warmth of sincerity, that
showed how much it believed them to be mutually
dependent one on the other. Regular nominations
has ever been one of its favorite battlecres and
how high or how low, who would not adhere to
this wholesome doctrine, one OF its most prominent
characteristics. Since the Inteitgencer and Jo,iria
has existed, many glorious tripmphs have been won
by an adherence to regular nominations Penn
sylvanias favorte SON. James Buchanan, was
reelected to the United States Senate at time
when an insidious and corrupt organization was
set on foot to defeat him-a triumph Of this glorious
usage which secured to the nation the valuable ser
vices Of great, good, and honest man; and which
showed that one Of the noblest defenders Of democ
racy was properly cherished by his fellow-citizens
In his present exalted position, the premier OF the
national administration, with the delicate and re-
sponsbe interests Of the nation growing out Of oui
foreign relations, committed to his charge, II is graf
flying to the democracy Of Pennsylvania to know
that this distinguished has given the assurance
to the country, by his course in the United States
Senate, of ability to treat upon, frmncss to defend
and determination to maintain, the unanswerablt
rights of the American government The recen
contest and its glorious and ever-memorable termi
nation-in producing which this journal bore con
spicuous part, as the organ Of an active and true
hearted democracy--wa itself splendid illustra
ton ofthe power Of regular nominations. And 1t il
not going too far to assert, that the welfare of thu
country, depending upon republican principles Wig
orousy carried out, has been sensbly promoted by
| our regular nominations"
| Deeply do we regret the absence of Mr. Forney
from his old vocation, in which he has established
for himself enviable reputation, and rendered Il
| the party Of which we pride ourselves upon being
an humble but ardent member, such signal service
The cause Of his retirement from his "old love-" ],
his removal from Lancaster to Philadelphia, whcr,
may he enjoy long life and all sorts Of prosperity
The Intelligencer will hereafter be conducted BY M
d. Holbrook, esq, sound, sincere, and thorough
democrat.
SrcRErARy BANcRoFr,-The Secretary of III,