Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-03-22
THE WASHINGTON "UNIoS."


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Our readers will learn, from the subjoined pub
locations, which speak for themselves, that the pro-
prietorship of the Union" the central Democratic
organ in this city, has passed from the hands of the
veteran Editor, THOMAS Richie, Esq. into those
of Major A. ]. DoNELsoN, formerly Private Secre-
tary to Gen. JACKSON, afterwards Charge d'Afaires
to Texas, then Minister to Prussia, and more re-
Gently to the Germanic Confederation. fa
Our best wishes for his personal welfare attend
the retiring Editor and entire respect and good
will are due to his successor, as well as to his as
sociate in the undertaking.
FROM THE WASHINGTON usIoS
Having purchased the Washington Union, take the IL
berry Of announcing to its readers and to the public that
shall take possession Of it the 18th April next by which
period will arrange my private affairs that they will not
interfere with my duties asedtor Gen. ROBERT ARMsrRoss
of Tennessee will be associated with me as equal proprietor
of the establishment
In becoming the purchaser Of this paper fear that as
task, its editor, greatly much for my poor abb
hes but could not decline it, pressed upon mo as it has
BEEN by the friends Of the Democratic party and constrained
Mr. RIIcH1s conceves himself be- to retire from the
press cannot Aatter myself that bring to ais service
power equal that Of the whom succeed but
hope by my industry and zeal to dsappont altogether the
hopes Of those to whose counsels have yielded o All
not intended this occasion to say than pro
per to appze the public Of the disposition which has been
made by Mr. RITcHIE Of the paper be has long and
ably conducted and which has been devoted with much
zeal the Of Democracy When placed in possession
Of the establishment shall length the general prn-
cipes which will control its political action. These pnci-
pies WILL hope, have tendency promote the union Of
all good republicans and heal those divisions which have
threatened not only their party organization, but the peace
and harmony of the whole country. In the mean time
throw myself upon the indulgence Of the great Republican
and Democratic party for the support which may be due
who promise little justify the confidence which
has been given to him in advance
Al DoNELsON.
The above Card, from the pen Of Major DosEIsos, an
nounces fact which cannot be unnteresng many Of the
readers of the Union retire from the political press of my
country at the end Of forty years. This annuncation
will surprise Of my readers, who have done the
honor of noticing several remarks which have Substantially
repeated on several occasions. THi.H
Here follow quotations from the articles referred to Of the
Gath of December last and the 9th Of this month";
repeat, willing remain my post, though was
willing retire. But in fact, the last has become the
only alternative which left to Congress have thrown
immense quantity Of work upon my hands, in the
expiring days Of its last session. although attempted pur
suade them to assign the printing hand another office
had really conception Of the quantity until had looked
into the budget since their adjournment Already plunged into
debt by unfortunate conac-though indebted the most
liberal creditors whom could have-I could command
enough, consistently with my previous obligations, to
carry both the newspaper and the public printing. obi
ged by my contract to execute the work in spite of all denial
of relief had to yield the paper, comply with my con-
tract. have done the former. To this course ALSO have
been deliberately advised by the eminent political friends
whom have consulted occasion interesting to myself
interesting to my party and, dare to believe interesting
my country; but, fortunately for me, have been able to OBJ
tain who is worthy of the confidence Of party
and Of his country A. j. DoSELsoS is not stranger or
obscure man this country. With the prestige Of General
Jacksons Administration around hm--the man whom Mr.
Polk had selected be his organ in the of
coming to Washington-conducting with great ability the
annexation Of Texasthe selected minister to Berlin, and
thus covered too with the prestige of Mr. Folks
statesman of much experience of TACT and Of taentof
great equanimity and fmness Of characer-a sanch re-
publican his principles devoted friend Of the rights of
the States and the union Of the ssateswhere could seek
worhier successor II A. j. DoSELsoS does not please
the Democratic party, who the editor Of the Demo-
cratic organ in Washington With such man, l would
have been willing to sell my establishment much lower
terms than man whose longer purse had not won the
confidence Of the country.
shall yield the helm, therefore, cheefuly into his hands
When the time comes for surendcrng my paper his gu
Dance shall address my counymeD, and then
tell them how much feel and how anxousy think of the
condition and prospects Of my beloved country.
THOMAS RICHIE.
WLsuryGrox MARCH Is, 1851. lti -.@ t,..'