The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-05
A PARTING WORD TO OUR PATRONS.

A PARTING WORD TO OUR PATRONS.
With the present Issue of the Washington Union, and
with this article take leave Of the paper and Of Its
pstrons and readers We need not tell those acquainted
with the labor and responsibility OF conducting daily
Journal that position for nearly four years has been
one Of constant TOLL anxiety, and The duties which
dsyoyed upon US have been discharged with as much
ability as We could command; and have the sub
stantial evidence that have rot abored altogether
without success in the gratifying fact that the crcus
ton Of the Union has constantly and rapidly increased and
that we resign il to in state Of greater pros
parity than il has before enjoyed No one who has not
tried appreciate the endorsements and responsible
ties which attach the management Of journal bearing the
relation to the administration which the Union has done
been object to give TO the policy Of the admin
istration jealous and efficient support With very slight
exceptions this policy has been entirely with
our own sentiments that its support hes been less
pleasure than duty. In retiring il is OF graf-
cation that the great leading principles Of the adminisa
ton which have earnestly and industriousy advocated
have received the cordial and Triumphant approval of the
country in the election Of Mr. Buchanan In the
full maintenance Of those principles By him. and in their
faithful and efficient advocacy by successor have
the most abiding confidence With feelings of profound
gratitude to patrons for their generous support
withdraw and commend the Union under the control of
Nj. Appleton, to their continued confidence.
As great as the relief which we feel in laying aside
the cares and labors of position 1t is yet without
regret that dissolve the many personal ties that
have bound to associates and assistants connect
ed with the Union establishment We have received from all
othem all times the most cordial and willing cooperation
in every department of the establishment and part from
them with profound regret We should justice
esteemed assistant in the editorial department Colonel
John Carter if we did thus publicly acknowledge
the value of his aid and the fidelity Of his devotion to the
great cause TO which have dedicated the Uaios We
are graied learn that he will continue in the establish
men and win hereafter hare charge Of the publishing
department Of the paper With these words lay aside
the pen which have used night and day for four years.
and retire to private life.
A. o. P. NICHOLSON
We do not the editorial chair Of the Union with
full appreciation of its responsibilities Our expert
the editor Of daily journal confirms the opinion
this subject of Judge Nicholson and be has increased
The difficulty of position by the ability aad fidelity of
which be has given the EXAMPLE But wherever there
great responsibility ia country it is almost always
met by great generosity and orbFarance and throw
ourselves upon the indulgence of readers for short
comngs except those of principle Important government
tai policy In reference to these expect to be held
rigid account for personal kindness ought to
the advocacy of false doctrines or the support Of cor
rupt practice
We TO support with all the ability which belongs
the administration Of James Buchanan 1t has been
naugurated after fierce tempest of popular excitement
amidst the general acclaim Of his countymen and with
the cordial good wishes for its of great majority
of the American people. Such spectacle as that which
exhibited yesterday at the eastern front of the
Capitol could hare been witnessed nowhere else than
in republic In Westminster Abbey, at the coro-
have united with heroic memories and loyal impulses
to make the occasion at impressive and gorgeous
But the mighty thought which gave its highest submity to
yesterdays proceedings the grand idea that the Pres
dent who then took his oath Of office the elected Presi
dent Of the United States He represented tradi
ton and entered upon arbitrary rule To the cons
tuition and 10 the people, he acknowledged becomingy his
allegiance, and be invoked the Supreme Ruler of the
World to enable him do justice his great trust As
be stood there face face with the statue of Washington
and surrounded by those who occupy the highest places Of
authority known to country and in the presence Of
fifty thousand Of his feow-ctizene announced the prn
dpes which would guide him in the future bis predeces
sor in Office at bis side and his successor possibly within
the sound Of bis VOICE. he illustrated the represent
alive character Of government and the safety with
which It is permitted to rest upon the free SURFACES of
enlightened people To aid in the maintenance of this gov
eminent upon the principles Of the constitution will be
great object which shall devote oursef editor
OF the Union II is object which may well engage
Inc highest effort Of any man. and in pursuing il feel
sure that shall have the hest wishes of counrymen
We enter upon the editorial duties of the Union before
We have had opportunity to complete arrangements
Tor Its management We hope at early day to give it
an enlarged FORM and to make il acceptable visitor TO
tie readers not only for Its political character and nel
gence but alec for early and its general reading
10 what extent II win Justify however, the expectations
It's friends will be best understood from its future h
tory and By this IL must necessarily be judged We can
only promise best efforts with such valuable assistance
we may be able Obtain make ii ia all respects an
interesting Journal and worthy representative, at the
seat Of government of the national democracy of the Uni
ted States JOHN APPLETON.
TIM REMAINS DR- KAxE.--A despatch has been
ceyed which states that the family prefer bringing the
mains Of DR. Kane TO wheeling by the river and that IL
hey DO So they viii reach Bamere before Monday or
Tuesday next The Cincinnati committee does not know
when they viii reach that city.
FRoa THE SANDWICH rsLASDs-we have a copy of the