The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-06
The Nash WILLIE UnlSn.

This sound and able democratic journal, which has
been of late under the editorial charge of the Hon. Har
vey nj. Wat,erson. has now. perceive, changed
hands Mr. Watterson retires from its editorial chair
which occupied by Mr.. Marlng, formerly Of the
. Nashville Gazette. Mr.. Marlng is well known as
sound democrat and able writer and anticipate
very favorable reception Of his labors We subjoin Mr.
Waersons vaedctoy address 1t does in the least
ovestate The zeal and manncss with which he has
tanned the Of the democracy and ofithe Union.
Nashville Union, Nov. 90.
vALEpIcroRY,--This day terminates my conncxion
with the Nashville Union its editor My readers will
fore bid them an afectionate farewell
entered upon the duties OF an editor with lively
scousness Of the heavy responsibilities which attach
the position. have regarded the public press
potent engine for public good or evla great bless
ing when directed and controlled by virtue. but great
when virtue TO stand at its helm. trust
that my readers will freely concede that it bas not been
pTostituted in my hands
exciting and alarming period in our political his
tory, With the commencement Of the Thirty first Con-
ensy and violence which caused many Of our abes and
purest statesmen TO remble for the safety OF the Union
1t feared that the triumph Of either section would
rend in twain glorious confedeacy, and surrender
of either party the contest impossible without ap
parent dishonor. The only road to safe harbor
between Scya and Chsrybdis; and the dangers which
threatened destruction TO the vessel Of State could be
avoided only by counsels OF moderation and compromise
God, in his wisdom, has had in readiness men
suited every crisis in history, and his overriding
providence was never more manifest than when lie i'm:
bued leading statesmen OF both political parties in the
last Congress with the genuine spirit of patriotic odera
and compromise Whilst the result proves that the
Great Raler OF the Universe has constantly watched
over US peculiar people" il should swell our hearts
with sincere gratitude for his goodness
gress Investigated them with mind a. nearly Invested
Of sectional bias was practicable. When ! viewed
them in deta was satisfied that some OF them Tell short
Of the OF justice to which my own section OF the
Union entitled. When | viewed them in comblna-
lion, constituting unit and final adjustment OF the
alarming issue, saw in them the genuine elements OF
Compromise which nigh, be adopted without dishonor
and which might restore lasting peace and quiet TO
the country, u, faithfully carried out by both parties
have never wavered in unfolding it zealousy-though il
may have been, and fear was too feeby In adopting
and pursuing this course, saw with deep regret that
conflict with some OF my warmest friends, whose
ardent dvoton to sectional interests bad led them into an
extreme position but believing that time would reveal
the prudence and proprety Of my course determined TO
peevere and trust IN cordial restoration OF friendships
when the dangers should be over.
am not yet prepared to say that the dangers which
threaten our Union are over but 90 say with nnafec
with her honor unsulled and her faith unboken. The
South has beraely resolved TO stand BY the Compro
mise a final settlement OF the sectional question; and
danger still threatens Union, II must from
forfeiture OF the pghted faith OF the North. Whether
such danger exists not will soon become manifest in
the position which the wing party ., the North will
occupy in that contest but TO the democratic party,
from Maine California, from the Gulf OF Mexico 10
the northern lakes, there will be but voice. and
that voice will be- The Constitution the Union, the final
rty OF the Compromise Whether their candidate shall
be General Cas-, to whose world wide fame the pres
idency would add nothing, Mr.. Buchanan, whose
saesmanship in the Senate and in the cabinet has won
for him an imperishabe reBown, OF Governor Marcy,
whose sterling integrity and profound wisdom have made
him the pride OF the Empire State, or Judge Douglas.
whose short but brilliant career has already dazzed the
nation, or General Houston whese valor has won an
empire for his country-no matter who may be the dem
ocratc nominee he will stand soemnly pledged 10 the
Compromise, IA final adjustment OF our sectional
troubles. To this end have looked and labored in my
editorial career and the absolute certainty that the dem
any regret that nigh feel in surrsndeng M
the helm Of the Nashville Union | surrender il with an
abiding confidence that the democracy destined TO
achieve splendid triumph and that the triumph the
gamenis which bind our Union together will be
strengthened, and that national prosperity will be
greatly increased
The sale OF the Nashville Union establshmcnt-whch
dlssoves my connection with ithas been made with my
entire approval and retire from the editorial chair with
may have the jealous support of the entire democracy Of
The State have bad the qualification TO witness the
continued prosperity OF the Nashville Union during my
connexon with and have the satisfaction OF knowing
that those who succeed the proprieorship and 10 the
editorial department not only worthy OF generous
patronage but that by their industry, their energy, and
their capacity they will certainly secure il abundantiy
With nearly good will commend them to the liberal
Patrons Of the raper whilst for myself bid them an A.
f,c,ionae farewell.
H. NJ wATTERsON.