Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-02
NEW EDITORS.

Pr,r rho c,rds of lanes L. Heath and Alex. Mosclcy,
Esos. published in yesterdays Wing, we learn lha' the latter
has withdrawn from active participation IN inc editorial Ia,
b,rs of the Wbip. and that Messrs. James +. Heath and X. NJ.
Heath. who have purchased an interest in the establishment,
will. in conjunction with Captain Elliott, have entire control
of the paper. We are free 10 say that the change Is lnost
agreeable to ourselves, and that we shall be most happy 10 wei
come into the fraternity gentlemen, from whom We shall eA-
moo, \ courteous bearing, TO which we shall cheerfully re-
s,ond. The new editors are well and fayorab!y known 10 the
pubuc, and the principal editor OR. J. Z. Heath,) is regarded
bv his friends as Il fine writer and i gentleman OF superior Ia
Tents and extensive requirements. His Introductory is in
very good taste and feeling, though, Of course, we dissent
from his historical culogy of the Wing party and its pinci-
pies. 10 which, he vows "a firm and deliberate ADHERENCE
We make 4 few extracts, not only as specimens OF 'tyie and
tone. but because we respond 10 the sentiments:
~ am one of those who think that the press too often
usurps an authority over the public mind, winch does no'
III 1p.rly belong to II. Its proper junction, IL seems To me
should consis; more IN the duty OF exploring me various
sources of intelligence, and of collecting materials Tor the
formation OF II just public opinion, than lexerclsl'- tnt
right 10 dictate, or control, that opinion; andNl consl'icr II
only so far the rigrt.ul organ OF the party 10 which II may
beiona, us il ref cts the judgment ana principles OF mat par
" II is not Inconsistent with these views, tnat the press
itself should be perfectly free and independent; nor should
ever forge; that lis iic.iuil IS not lCssened b. avoiding d!
bitter contentious and personalities, or BY prhclslnra duc
rcssr! to lis own dignity ami d'ctncy. a newslaper OF eve
~ Kind. whether literary, religious or political, orght 10 bt
so conducted rs 10 be welcomed IN every Niftious society.
'The present is certainly Il painful mot an alarming crisis
in our naiiona! Affairs; but there is ST.! reason enough II
hope thar the vessel of St.te VIII ride through The storm no
oniv unwrccked but unin;rrei. Ii the spirit Of faction and
fana,icism has he,n lorg breeding over the halls of Con
rress. a spectacle has been also exhibited in another depart
ment, wi;ich illustrates strongly til peculiar character 81
our government, and must Challenge the admiration of 9th
er nations ~ well as our own. a beloved Grief Magistrate
is suddenly stricken down by the h-nd Of death, aId his con-
sti,ntional s,ccesso: Is as speedily inyes'el with t!e SAINT
nigh authority, no: only without i iaur:nar Of opposition,
but with The genoie; acquiesrenec oi all parties. What an
Impressive, ant al the saI:Ic zinc instructive event. The
American people, though occasionally prone TO extremes, at
essential, ,aw- los ing, and law- ahidiay-anJ it is a subject
oil jus, p.lLc that :horc is an elastic vig1r in our institutions
when, ln the most dangerous emergencies, will resist the
highest amount OF pressure. | lole l en- not mistaken in
~sulrosirg that 4 large majority Of the nation bdicve il not
only desirable but practicable 10 end the prevailing strlfe-i
The hearts OF their representatives .rc sincerely inclined 10 4
peaceful and honorable adjustment. All ought 10 desire thai
i contest 50 unnatural and 50 inju!ions TO the public interests
should be speedily terminated"