Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-05-14
THE SENTINE Ell
YPsILANTI. WEDNESDAY MAY IA, Is45.
The Globe

The Globe, the creature of Gen. Jackson and the
organ of the democracy" for the last fourteen years,
has at length resigned its neck to the bow-sring, at
the will of its creator, and yielded up the ghost.
The folio wing from its parting valedictory. will ex-
plain the cause of its decease.
The notice in the Globe ofthe 18th inst told, in
words which televe have not been misunderstood
by any person, why Mr.. Blair and myself sold it.
will now add, what could not then be said, that
all the principal men of the Democratic party,
from whom we have heard-and we have heard
from most of them earnestly approve of what we
have done and our manner of doing it. General
Jackson ard another distinguished southwestern
mau objected at first; but the "sober second hot"
induced them both to change and recomend the sale.
tiers written TO him by Col. Polk and Mr.. Blair,
submitting the matter to him and asking his opn-
ion. Mr.. Blair did not see Col. Folks letter TO
General Jackson Blu: Mr.. Blair showed his letter
to Gen. J. to member ofthe cabinet, who, un-
derstand, admitted that Mr.. Blair had stated the
case fairly. Gen. Jackson answered both on the
4th instant. | understood that he advised COL
Polk to take the Globe as his organ, and Mr.
Blair as its editor. knop-for saw the letter,
that he advised Mr. Blair not to sell the Globe to
wrote another letter 10 Mr.. Blair, informing that
he had received information since he wrote the
letter of the 18th, that if the Globe could not be
bought. new paper would be started here. which
would be the organ, and advising Mr.. Blair to sell
out the Globe, to prevent the distraction and divis
ion of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Blair received both Of the above mention
ed letters together the night of the 14th, inst,
ofto q oG oho he 10
Richie & Heiss, was put TO the press. General
Jackson wrote another letter to Mr.. Blair, dated
the 9th instant, stating that his health was very
bad and that it was probable he would moi be able
to write another letter. In this last letter he in
forms Mr.. Blair that he has left all his papers TO
him, and request him to them in indicating his
character should it be assailed and urges him TO
sell the Globe and save the Democratic party if
possible.
81 will: conclude by saying to the Democratic
party that am indepted to it for all am worth,
and that will willingly spend at least all have
in its service whenever a majority of that party
shall think can be useful to il.
There's load off my shoulders, and now
feel happier than have for the last fourteen years
except-perhaps-- part of my honey moon"
The 'Union" by Richie and Heiss. the Globes sue
cessor, pledges its support 10 the administration to
oppose an unequal" and unjust Tariff" to support
stair and just revenue Standard moderate in itself but
sufficient, along pih the proceeds of the public lands
to meet the expenses of the government economically
administered. For Texas and Oregon also the I'm
ion is fully committed.
Of course the "Union" will be what the Globe has
al,cays been upright Independent journal. Fearless
of the favor or opposition of the Administration which
we may all see having nothing do with the creation
continuance OF either of them, possess no power to
iniure Them OF course Gents Richie and Heiss will
follow in the footsteps of Blair and Rves. They will
doubtless watch the least appearance of evil III the ad-
ministration and give timely warning; and should
young Hickory contemplate any new infractlon oil
tn constitution, any usurpation OF power, and mint
othem the necessity of little previous preparation OF
the public mind, suchas flourish about the money
power mammoth Bank exclusive privilege 'hur-
rah for young Hickory Of course they won't do 1t.
Why why it would be very wrong to bias the dear
PEOPLES Judgment, and by nfusng prejudice and ras'
ing prepossessions in their minds. prevent their judy
ing every question by its merits. They are 'aon-
cradle men they'll do this. Phillip OF Macedon
in the pride of his heart but with affected modesty'
EMPLOYED prompter who thrice day approached
him saving Phillip, thou art bu: man. That promr-
tors was lofty situation but higher still is that CT
.Ritchie and Heiss, with the privilege OF watching
young hickory coming all his errors mot to cast
them into his teeth but gently to exhort rebuke' cor
rect and guide And who better fits the station than
that Nestor (nester of the press. Old Nesor Rchie.
To be dependent on another, to bide his blddi TO
manufacture public opinion and aduation to order to
live for his pleasure and die for his convenience, to De
the panderer to his power and the prostitute to his pur
nose is what Blair and Rves never did and Richie and
He;ss never will. Oh no! doubtless they'd trainer
he a dog and bay the moon, than such Romans"
nTContras the present aspect of the Texas question
with the following prophec les. made some months since
when it was all important to the existence OF the Re-
public to see how many men could. BY any means, be
induced to vote for James G. Birney.
1t is my sober conviction that the Annexation OF Tex
az is almost as certain take place if Henry Clay be
elected as it is if James r. Polk be the successful can
didate.-Gurrison in the Li6erator. $50. 3 ft;s.
We do not expect Texas to be annexed under either
of these mcu, although they both avow themselves de-