Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-13
THE EXAMINER.

Our readers will perceive from the following arti.
Gle, which we transfer from the Examiner, of Tues
day, that r. w. Hughes Esq, has disposed of hs in
teres in that paper to Messrs. Dewitt. Lloyd and
Hardwicke. He has also transferred 10 Mr.. Dewitt
the general responsibility Of its editorshp.
Mr.. Hughee' withdrawal from the press, will. We
doubt bot, be deeply regretted He is distin.
gushed as able, accomplished and generous
journalist His services to the Democracy for
the last four years, have made him man of mark
in Yrgnia-his department towards his cotempora.
ries has been of that truly ingenious and chvslro
character, which must always invest every journal
that observes it, with additional dignity and indu-
ence.
In the successor of Mr.. Hughes, the Democrats Of
Virginia will recognise, and warmly welcome, an old
advocate of their interests, and defender Of their
rights. Mr.. De Witt is gentleman of extraordinary
sttaiuments, a genuine Democrat, and an effective
writer. Success to the same gallant ship, with her
new captain and crew.
TO THE READERS OF THE EXAMINER.
MY connection with this newspaper as proprietor
has ceased have transferred all my rights in tba
property the three gentlemen named in the sequel
have resigned, also, to Mr.. Bernet M. Dewitt,
the active sbors and general responsibility Of the ed
four years ago, unexpectedly, reluctantly, but
few days notice, the solicitation of my predecessor
What was then assumed as temporary occupation,
has employed four Of the best years Of my life. |
have gone on in it 80 onG, that it has become neces
cary for me to decide whether to adopt il perma
nent profession, or TO return again to that which
abandoned to assume II.
This decision will depend upon circumstances no,
now determined. Many of the readers of the Exam.
iner will recoIect that, the withdrawal of my pre-
decessor be announced that he had sold his property
therein reserving rights of purchase, which would
enable him to resume the position of editor and
part owner at future time. To do so, he continued,
s his settled intention but until the fact is snnouc.
ed, he desires II to be understood that he has
troll or power either direct indirect, the
duct Of the Journal nor any rights or responsibilities
connected with the property"
These rights of Mr.. Daniel have not yet expired.
aud he has recently expressed 10 his intention 20
resume his connection with this paper in Of ha
return to Richmond.
In the meantime, uuless should form editorial en-
gagements elsewhere, my own liberalization with
regard to this journal will Of course be uncertain
After few days | shall be absent from Richmond
for a time; but except when absent, shall probsbly
continue to contribute to its editorial columns.
have obtruded these personalities upon the read
er, for the purpose OF showing, that In selling my
property in this Journal have not, on light cOned-
| erstions, made mercandse Of that goodwill Trey
have so long and generously extended to me. Il
| had acted in this spirit, l could long ago have
realized larger pecunhry COnelOeratlOn me
| property than have now done; but should have
poorly reciprocated the kind appreciation and liberal
support have received from them for long time,
IL had failed scrupulously to respect the established
personal and political relations of the paper In part
| ing with my property in 1t.
| Mr. Dewitt is too we'll known to the readers Of
| the Examiner to need any formal introduction
from me; for his connection with it was earlier ;hsn
my own, and was of q duration longer by halt. thru
| mine has lasted He is probably the oldest editor IN
/ N q =
ainly more with the history of the parties
and politics Of our country, than any member "i hs
| Virginia press. His devotion to the Democra' {:
caus. s free from completely with cliquee; and know
of no one capable Of steering political J"nr.
| nal safe and unswerved, through the contentious OF
factions and the rivsres and pickering of men, than
| he.
| ment of the office business of the "E1aminrr icr
| many years, and its exclusive management for .'lc
last twelve months. His connection with the stab
lishment is older than my own am sure he Is ia
yoraby known to its readers as gentleman OF en-
srey and integrity; and they will be graiitsa 'het
their business with the office will still be with him.
Mr. George W. Hardwickes connection With The
office is, also, older than my own. His personal re.
latons with myself have been more direct, from the
engaged in the publication Of the Examiner" Th'rs
| is no one for whom feel q higher esteem w5oss
character hold in higher respect, or whose intrgf"
industry and assiduity entite him more largely to
liberal public support.
If this cessation of my relations with the reads's
of this journal were certainly to be permanent ri d
absolute, should refer apologeticaly to the manner
in which have conducted it. | have reason to be-
eve, nevertheless, that my labors have been fsvors
bly, regarded by the public from the support i:ey
have given this journali which leave in the eIl'y
ment Of as high degree of prosperity as it ever has
known; and which received from my predecessor un.
der circumstances that might we'll have dismay'd d
any aspirant after intellectual aad political r.pu's
,nn I could poorly express in any terms of tan
euaee, the profound gratitude feel for the supper!
which has been accorded me .ince have been its
editor. Respectfully,
RO. w. HUGHES.