Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-03-12
VALEDICTORY.

mond for the purpose Of taking ciarge Of tue editorial de
parimeni of Tie Wing. One Of The original fouuders of
the Vgnlan aud lis sole dur or period # more Than
twenty years, 'annot conceal-ard yet can find no
language adequately 10 eAress--ihe strong emoiions
with which to-day take leave ri them Commencinc
my editorial career at that season Of life when the Judy
mtn' Is Immature, and The impulses If feeling passun
are almost omnpoen painfully conscious that have
mol always exhibited that moderation and Grbea rance ,
wards those with whom has een 10y lae 10 offer in
opinion, which all times proper to be observed in the
discussion Of questions OF public c,rcern. twas nv
fortune 10 be placed al lie head Of a press during no
Rod of political excitement unparalleled for lis intensity
as well as lis dnraun, in the history Of our
Necessarily thrown constantly into collision with those
VINO heid antagonist oFlnlons, did always measure
NY w"rds-but too frequently, it may be, barbed the
sha that tie wound Inflicted upon az adversary mlph,
be more painful. Enmilies, no doubt have been the
col seqnence Bui lhInk may saw that, huwevertrue
's picture may be oi The earlier porun Of my editorial
career have ii late years sought rather TO alleviate the
ie'c'ness o political controversy than 10 aogfavaie lis
ofhess. his change has been prenedllat d-noi acct
othH 'hefsug lie tieedon o IL press as one of the
"'s' valuable and essential guarantees Of onr cunsu,
o' which tstl', Without This ally. dead le,er
nave MOI teen Ihsesale 10 the imminent danger that il
hil9ht degenerate Ino icentousntss aud become ,he
o'"u'ts' e''hy ii our ice institutions, as well as the
uItS' ioe 10 The public peace. Years ago therefore
de'tfmlned' So lar rs might be Permitted 10 do So to
a''e"pi "felorm" IN this particular This derernj.
nation, II Is ltne did formally announce 10 the
""'lu ou' nope Ihave not been enely unsuccessful
" c"''y'"" II mt Occasionally. indeed, when siung
W s""e sarcasm or aroused by rude assault,
o9 nave returned bio" or hlaw in the splni OF NY
submit But even Then have heen Influenced l,ss by
'eeIing q naIIghiiy Than by disposition TO wan
lhnse "ir' thought pmrtr indulge their spleen, that
'housh ANXIOUS Tor peace, nevertheless held il incuu
oe'' On me To "pti such sssaulis. have, however
Nv ''"'''es 10" To a'ehge- no anirahts 10 resent
no complaints 10 utter II have roused any man.
am dlsros'd th'rul'y axe full aontneni for Iba,
wrong II any have mrunged me- and are sill diseased 10
indulge 'heIr anlmoslIy, they are welcome to hug to
'h.'r b's"Ins scorpion Whose sting will be far more
fatal 10 'her NV peace than to- mine
failefed as Lave been by the gradual ard steady
Increase Of The sulscnrilen,s Of lie Vireinan ami
II now rests upon sable oundaon nus .xpress nv
sincere ernt1ude ior this generous and long continued
support. But cannot take leave Of those with whom
have communed for many years. without asking for NV
successor in the editorial department. II same liberal
confidence which has been exteided 10 ne lbat suc.
cessoT Is as yet unknown 10 ne; lhcugh risk norhnn
III saying, iron ny knowledge Of the worthy proprie,
tors OF HE Nrglnan, that they will select an individual
every way qualified r The discharge OF It's luxurious and
responsible duties. The natnes Of the two gentlemen
Who have been mention I'd in come con " ilh tie uusl
am about to vacaIe and OF whom will | presume
certainly take my place, furnish sufficient guarantee
that The readers Of the Egnlan will gamers rather
lhan LOSERS by the exchange, whichever oi them NAV
undertake lis duti aid therefore lee 10 l., sation IN
btsIeakfng for The Nlrginan the continued support Of
those VINO ale no" numbered among It's pairuus Its
popelos deserve that support; and not the least of NY
regrets at The contemplated change the necessity o
dsSoVIng my association with gentlemen telm cen whom
aud sell there has been uninterrupted harmony and
cordially SO many years.
10 The citizens OF Lynclburg, without distinction of
party, Lowe weiehy deb oigralltude, to repay which
no ti'ofi o nine, III whatever sphere If life may here
aier move, shall he oned. Their beautiful and pos
perous town is deeply interested in pending questions
ha' hg reference 10 the future improvement the C.rn
hoh"eaih; and IN Their decision shall not fail 10 do
all within my power 10 bring the public mid 10 con,
elus'on which VIII be, in ny humble opinon less
Ph owe OF The general prosperity Of the State than Of
me interests ol Lynctbug. Those interests. viewer,
will 10" be more Immediately confided 10 other aud II.
o ahus may success c'ONn theIr Efforts, until safe
tom all contingencies your grow ing population and
crowded mans slall give unerrInp indications Of rera-
nent and prosr' sslve prosperity.
With This days paper ny conneciion with the Vir>
s'nan will cense Feeling Tor il however almost ra
rental regard. would again earnestly invoke Tor i, the
continued suiron VI lis log>iItd jealous and faithful
friends RID II 'uolEp
RICHMOND. March 2, 1876
o. The foregoing addr, was ritipn in Richmoud
sumo days ago; bni IN consequence OF the INTERRUPTION of
'he malls by ncltnttt wtalher. did not reach this
place IN IN ur All earlier Insertion Since NV r.iurn
10 Lynchhng, have Teen informed by the prpprieo,s
d the 'rgniah that hey have entered into an arranoe
mfnt with WILLIAM NJ. BLACKBOARD, ESQ. Of
Fredericksburg, by which the editorial department of
this paper VIII hereafter he ouuded TO the nananenpu
Vi that gentleman. Mr. b. was iuruerly Editor Of the
.afend, "a paper which, While unoer his control a.
rlie'ed an envabe replacn 1t was one Of the abps,
as wen as one Of the most courteous Wing journals in
he Cnon. Some five years sincp, he retired from the
editorial char, 10 FIJI dirlumac m,ssun abroad 10
which he was called by the Federal Executive The
nu'hs OF Thai station, which he held about four years
were performed IN manner, satisfactory To his
'"h government Than to that hch he WAS accredi
eu' elicliing The warm appreciation Of both. Learning
mai he was desirous tsame his CONT clion with H.
press, The proPreors Of HE Vugnian som after they
were appTlzed OF my intention 10 remuve from Lynch