The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-28
THE UNION


rae P~bus Printing The Press
The editor OF this paper finds himself more prominent
object Of notice in the public prints than is altogether
agreeable to his own taste But il perhaps impossible
10 prevent IT. in consequence OF the particular position
which, frsm peculiar circumstances this Tine he hap
pens occupy before Congress. His opponents think
themselves entitled to abuse him. and he has friends
whose sympathy and support he is proud to possess
Among the variety OF articles with which his name has
been recently associated is the following extract
from that admirable paper. the Boston Post which he
lays before his readers because il gives him an oppoa
nifty Of noticing statement that has gone forth without
his consent concerning the Union' Office:
Correspondence the boston Posll
1 g "WAsHsGros. September q, 1850.
The labors Of this remarkable Congress. fast
drawing 70 close The civil and diplomatic app,oprla
disposition 70 rather aid Mr. Ritchie who is ruined by
20 s aS0 an Of 10 :.
tended % the veteran Of ~ press Mr. Richie has rem
tory and there Is scscsy msmSsr seriously attached 70
the constitution the Union who does he
charge whenever opportunity shall be afforded him
do his Some few uras who viii never pa,don
There are not hs 1e e DO him injustice or
assi g ssaF out
Dc made Of ne Union newspaper y as yet m embryo; but
presume Mr. HitChie viii easily Withdraw
INK from pos, which he has led 80 daty Tor nearly
halt century. He die the batle. field, and
there 10 disposition TO humor him IN that respect"
| Now, we claim no merit for the course we have pur
sued any period OF long life The path of duty has
been honestly taken and boldly trodden. became the
citizen OF great republic. But are free to say il is
with great reluctance that have had occasion TO appeal
to the justice. and Mr. Hale will excuse for repeating
the "magnanimy," OF Congress grant relief from
onerous contract which, spite OF the burden that has
imposed upon u.s. has been faithfully and conscenousy
| carried into execution Upon the disposition OF the
Union" Office we shall be prepared in few days to
lay the facts before the public Meantime, may be
permitted to say that, ready as may be remain at
the post which we have occupied for more than forty
six yearswilling We discharge all the duties
which may attach to US as politician citizen. and
man--ye we are more willing to retire to the shades Of
private life. - tl s3
Our friend mistaken in his supposition. We feel
disposition to die in harness the battlefield; and
such is surely not our !" humor" We are blessed, in
deed, by Providence with elastic constitution, such as
few possess We enabled by habit bear more
physical prvations than most endure and OF
this fact could furnish singular and amusing ex
amples within the last fortnight if it were in good
parade private life before the public eye yet
is impossible but that this ncessant wear and tear of
the constitution must not gradually exhaust it. We have
strong domestic feelings, too. consult which bind us
private life and free TO say that we are willing
place younger champions and better soldiers" on
the tented field But may be permitted, also. to say
that. whether for veal or for wo-whether lot be
cast for public for private ifewhether we remain
in the heat Of the battlefield repose under our own
vine and fig teewe trust we shall never murmur un-
der the dispensations OF Providence
Nor shalt idly complain Of the attacks Of the oppo-
sion The who is conscious that he is not swerved
by interest by passion from the path OF what he hon.
esy believes TO be his duty. can bear with some equa-
nmiy the unjust and ibera denuncatons of his oppo
The press has been free in our hants-fee
as when Milton poured forth his noble eulogium upon
its libery-and free il shall remain 10 the end OF our
pilgrimage Does Ex-Governor Brown think that we are
quail under his extavagant structures Does he think
that love the rights of the States or the Union Of the
States less than he does Does he suppose that we love
the sunny South the American flag less than any men,
Der Of the House OF Representatives DO any OF these
ultra gentlemen suppose that we, who have been combat
ing with the enemies Of the constitution before some Of
these yery men were in their leading strings, will
shrink now from our duty, and cover beneath the
ferociiy Of their unjust and illiberal assaultsi We
have not yet lost that sentiment OF pride which be-
comes man, that love Of country which becomes
American that reverence for the independence OF
the press which becomes freeman Condemn us because
Investigation originating in vndc,iye feelings, and
conducted illegal principles. may have grossly mis-
represented official conducts we finch not Strike
Us down, gentlemen, II you please; strip of everything
possess try 10 attach infsmy because we
have attempted. in honest way TO the Union
and to our country you cannot Brighten from
popriey" There too many proud associations in
the pasttoo many elevated considerations in the future
permit sacrifice convictions OF duty TO The i'm
FASHIONED illusions OF the passing hour. We may
be pressed by the both SIDES Such was our
position 10 1892 and 1899 But we then occupied the
ss m,iieu. and we came unscshed Of the fiery fur
We uembe not for any fate which may befall
We have brnved many storm in political life
and trust still that belong TO that class OF honest
and indomiabe spirits who described in those noble
lines Of Sir William Jones
Men wis their duties know,
But know their rights, aud, kaowng dare rnantan'
We have word more TO add We learn that Ger
tain statements were boldly made By members 81 the
House Of Representatives last night. which are with
out foundation. We never took the Contract for the
purpose Of breaking up the system nor entered into