Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-03

In formally assuming the edto''a' '''a"
aeement Of the LYNcHDuRe VIRGINIA.
custom and courtesy demand, of the under
signed, a respectful greeting to the PoDnc
"a tender of professional c'v'i'''cs 10 ms
bre,bren of the Prcss,and an exposition Oh
die political principles, by which he will be
governed. -,
He take, the chair, but lately so ably
and gracefully filed, with knowledge Oh
the arduous and responsible duties that at
tach to It, and sincere misSivIng as 10 MS
ability to fulfill all the expectations 'na'
will naturally spring from his oonne :.
with Journal, so prominent and well es'
t,bl;sbed as this. When he rejects that
tho virpinian was founded by the gifted
aud lamcnicd peasants. and remembers
the talented, experienced and accomplish,
a1 o.n,lemen who have since conducted
il he would be vain indeed, if he did moi
receive the trust, they have transmitted
,.,;,t 4. consciousness that all the cner'
gy aud capacity he possesses are que
to its patrons. These, he checriuily ano
sincerely pledges. Impellcd BY duty DDS
position and the deep convictions oil Judge
ment, to a firm and jealous advocacy o
those doctrines and principles, which 1t DC
longs to Wing press to support he ye
knows. that the great body Of those Will
whom he may differ, are entitled to respec
and courtesy ,andhe thercfore,'n good faith
promises the practice Of those amenities
and charities which arc necessary to break
the two violent collisions Of opinion, and
temper the ovcr-heated ardour Of contro
versy.
Since its foundation, the Virginian has
been unfaltcring in its support OF the great
cardinal principles ofthc Wing party. In
the hands of its present editor. it will con-
tinuc to maintain and urge them. as siren
uously rs heretofore. Those principles
are too well understood, to call for any de-
tailed reference to them. Industry, econ
omy and integrity in the various Depart
ments ofthe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
upon the power Of the Execunve-obed-
ience to the will Of the majority, constitu-
tionally cxpressed-protection to all the
great interests Of the country--a faithful
observance Of the Constitution and an un-
diving devotion to the Union SO long as II
can be preserved without dishonor-con-
stitute, as the writer believes, the object,
ofthc great party,with which he is associa
ted. Believing any measure calculated te
effect any one Of these ends, conservative
within tho range its inhuence,of the Con
stitution, the Union. and the Public Liber
ty, it will command the cordial approva
, and advocacy Of this Journal.
Having said thus much, it need scarcely
be added, that the course Of the prescn
Administration has been eminently salts
factory to the writer. Byit, peace-th'
true policy of this great nation has beer
prcservcd-proscription, the paltry sys'
temofrevenge and bribery has beendiscoun
tcnanced and brokenup-thcvast and over
shadowing power of the Executive De
partment has been reduced withinits proper
and constitutional sphere, and above al, the
fearful question, which threatened the in
tcgrity of our slorious Union, is gradually
ccasing to appal,with its threatened conse
quences, the minds Of our people.
But whilst all proper consideration vii
be given in the future conduct of the Nir
gilman to subjects of Federal and Nationa
cgislaiion-matiers Of State concern and
and social and domestic moment will no
be lost sight Of The power and glory o
the Commonwealth and the prosperity ane
happiness of individuals will constitute
leading objects and command constan
attention. Education, Agriculture. thu
Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvements
all that tends to benefit mankind and de
velope the great physical resources Of the
State. will find in this paper, at all times an
earnest and unwavering supporter.
In conclusion, the undersigned asks Of
the public, what he is sure he will often
need in the relation now established, their
charitable indulgence.
JAMES MCDONALD.
V The census tables heretofore pub
hshedby us, if critically examined. remarks
the Richmond Enquirer. will make an cx-
hlbit much more favorable TO the Slave