Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-09-14
CHANGE or EDITORS.

WecnblisF below the card ui T. A. Pryor. E:q anronnc-
ng his determination rc'inquish eorship OF the
ptcIsarfg Sou,hsi Democrat and engage in the cito
rial conduct of The Washington Union Mr.. p. i ripe
scholar. brilliant and efficient writer He has donc nobl,
service in the c Democracy aEG he will, we doubt
not win new aucis the extended theatre of Wash
ngt1n:
Having ncccprd invitation become assistant cd
or ~ tile Washington Ea0n il is that should
surrender the editorial control Of the South Side Democrat
nave accordingly engaged SUCCESSOR whose competency
The faithful and satisfactory discharge ni he dncS :" me
position he about 10 assume will be ahnnd iniy nanies
in conduct ci the paper May hcspeak for ms
efforts promote the interests Of The Democratic party that
lust appreciation and that generous support which uc
know ledge wh uniegncd gratitude has been extended u me
in manner and in measure which impose Ipon rbina.
tons reIgitr and certainly forget
Not quite years attempted the hazardous by some
desperate experiment. of Undertaking To c-a s
Democratic paper in Petersburg although around me were
srewn the wrecks OF the fortunes of others who had gone
down the Yet, in This short time and despite
these dscoura9ng circumstances the So Side Dcmocrd!
has attained position oi signal ana permanent prosperity
mention this for the purpose Uf suggesting c0mId
merit efforts but To Indicate the iberay nf The
support which has been extended 10 me Ivy The good people
to whom appeal To hcn | properly thankful. ] am
efu only for the aid generously extended 10 me in
my professional enterprise, but am infinitely more grateful
10 the citizens Of Petersburg and the uacent for
that personal kindness which has always characterized their
intercourse with will not tus myself 10 any further
knuwrdgrnent of obg ann lest manifest warmth o
feeling for the expression OF which, the public press 81"
ROGER A. PRYOR
On the lth inst, number Of gentlemen Of Petersburg,
viz: D. FL Branch f. G. James, Samuel G. Baptist Fran
els T. Riycs Francis Major JOS +. Cox, S. II. Marks Da-
mel Dudsoo Wm. Il. Friend W. W. Towncs Samuel Wi.
liams James E. Watson james Mciwanc jordan Branch
Nathaniel BIick Benj j. Vaughan and Robert Cousins IN
behalf OF many OF his personal and political friends cn!cr
ci 10 Nr. p. pablo dinner, esIimonli OF their "un
fcgrcd friendship, and high appreciation OF his private
worth, aad able and Jealous political services"
Mr.. p, in language modest and touching declines the
rendered compliment he compelled go 10
Washington.
Much ms he Cockadc Democracy will miss the ardent and
effective services OF Mr. P rejoice that his place
already flied by Mr. Banks of Hampton who puts forth
The following salutA.ory
Having invited and accepted the editorial chair o:
the Democrat, to-day we enter upon our duties.
In assuming this trust it behooves TO say something
o The principles and line o conduct that will guide in Its
discharge In general politics. the past course Of the paper
shall be the type OF its future It's chief object will be the fur
hcance of the ends of that party for the maintenance {"
which it established Upon the great QUESTION OF
States rights, will stand Virginia stood resist
all encroachmsnts on the part Of the Federal head ana
requiring the confinement OF It's legislation 10 speclhfn
powers and those clearly Incidental. The Democrat VIII
continue support Zaaluusg the election OF Fierce ana
King because we believe them be the embodiment o
democratic principles and sound 10 the core upon the Via
question issur the actions OF the c"nedcrn
cy This consider them from the fact o our having in
their political career, record OF u2otinlsGd devotion u
The rights OF tho South under the Constitution
To brethren Of the press extend our corciai sh
utions Towards them ii is purpose 10 dcmcaa oursc
cortcnusIy nnd respectfully from thcm we shall eXpec
and exact a like return.
OF our readers bespeuk indulgence for style
which we hope practice will improve.
To our patroa: give tho ASSURANCE :hat ~ siITtS o
ors sha be spared 70 sustain the reputation o the ap@r-
10 keep il what il has been.
In conclusion, have only TO say, that we intend to
avoid ribaidy ard controversy We conceive
line Of remark hen=aih The dgaiy .! rcspec,aoie press
But while eschcwing blnGs2ate Shall neither shrink or
be deferred from tcnouncing band and bad actions
wherever found, and from exposing motives which we know
or believe 10 be corrupt. A. u. BANKS
NJ. g. i: young of fine talents, and sound Reaubi,
can principles, who ha. just graduated with distinction at
The University OF Virginia. and upon what know OF hc'
we confidently base the prediction that he will conduct the
Democrat with great credit himself and benefit to Inc
party Both these gentlemen have best wishes for their
success,