The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-10

.is an act of justice to ourselves, as well to
our respected friend of the ''New York Morning
News" to republish his article of the Sd instant.
We called for the publication Of our private letter,
and he has been oblsing enough to publish it. We
appreciate, too, the compliment which he pays us,
which more creditable even to him who gives it,
than to him who receives it.
"A few days ago, we noticed letter from the
New York correspondent of the Richmond Wing,
in which it was alleged that certain statements had
been made to the writer, by zone Of the editors Of
the Morning News'-among others, that Mr., Van
Ness was southern Calhoun democrat &C.; and
that, unless he should be removed, the democratic
delegation from this State would give the public
printing to some other democratic Journal in prefer
ence to the organ, and he (Mr. Polk) knows il. ,
We corrected this assertion, in regard To the only
editor Of the Morning News
the following remarks; for the understanding Of
which, the above reminder to our readers has been
necessary.
Remarks BY The Editor Of The Union.-The New York
Morning News has anticipated We have letter before
u.s. which called hs attention Of is worthy editor to the
prevented US from sending off, i is now unnecessary
We beg leave to quote from H. that such remark was
been, be would have ns epa.ea with the scon Which
deserved We also asked the favor Of Mr. Osulivan to
some time ago relates the that to
pursue in regard to the public printing One thing Is
ps hs s sesss 'R
very little about me, if he supposes that would conde-
,s.nd to mix my private views with public measure like
cure the vote Of all the repre- sentaves Of New York.
all Congress!by any act Of mne'
"We cheerfally comply with the request which
our respected and esteemed friend of the Union
thus informs Us that he had intended to send and
tna L.
| letter referred to:
pnt-sdvsng freely with onr friends hereobtainng all
such official facts can lay before the peopleand keep
TIE effort win be made, perhaps, BY the wings TO abolish
me present mode Of printing by Congress Very well:
NAV y 10 sdy an eur
wei; will not lit finger 70 change vote Naked
came here and naked may forth; but If can take my
honesty and character back Virginia. shall deem that
salsaton OF no small yalue.p ut.
"No one acquainted with Mr.. Richie will ever
question his honesty, patriotism, and honorable in
dependence of intention, nor ever suppose him ca
able OF any act at variance with all that becomes
he gentleman and the man. To the motives for in.
ferest in his welfare, drawn from these personal
conslderatons--alone sufficing to make US earnest
deslrous Of his in the matter referred to-
. added the memory Of his long career Of honona,
oie public service; if not always uniformly exempt
,'om mistake, yet always uniformly characterized
" patriotic zeal and purity Of purpose" &C., &c.
Weretain only as much Of the whole compliment as
shows the liberal spirit in which Mr.. O'Sulvan's
article is couched. The rest Is expressed in very
handsome terms and the following lines, from Mac
BETH with which il terminates, are too beautiful to
be withheld
All that should accompany old age
AZ honor, love, obedience, troops Of friends
1hiss the generous and manly spirit alone in which
our party to be kept together "one and indvsible
IL the spirit of "union, harmony and concession
we came here to mite our party not to distract il
to bring all sections, ciques and republican divis
ions, (by whatever name they may be called } unde
one banner, If possble not to distract them by set
ting up new banners. We have no doubt that tn,
spirit will animate the bosoms Of all good anc
patriotic men; that the temporary ebullitons of tn
moment will pass away; and that the rumors aaoat
Of new designs, of new plans, Of new struggles il
this city, to crafty party feelings or produce new
distractions, have no foundation in fact. We know
that one Of the gentlemen referred to by public ru
NOR, has been asked by member Of Congress
whether he had formed any such design and he ex
ssly and cmphatically assured him that he had moi
f% our own parts, we are willing to be judged b.
our acts, not by our professions. We came L
larow oil upon the waters, and not upon the Stun
oenng fame. As we treat the republican party--th,
snee party--so let them treat us. We dssivs NJ
eoandence or support, which we do not deserve. w,
e'A no other test-we make no other appeal.