Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-16
PERSONAL.

~fm<Rolye months past / have been constant
oontrbutS TO the editorial columns Of the Enquirer.
Nv connection with II has terminated. And in ma.
king this announcement affords me snoere satisfac.
ton to ssy, that my srduous duties have been agreably
relieved by an association with Mr. Rchie the senior
editor, and Mr. Dunnsvant his 90 partner in the pro
prs.orshp Of the paper which, beginning between Us,
a. stranesrs has ended, my part with feelings Of
esteem, admiration and heartfelt friendship. And
for the worthy foreman too, whose sterling virtues
and spirit of accommodation have often illus
trated in the performance of his daily and nightly Ia
bors, must also express my sincere regard.
Politically, have endeavored 10 advance the in-
terests of the Democratic party, and have sought
to inculcate such doctrines as would preserve the
Union by enforcing the Constitution and securing the
south. have supported the Administration with
unfslsrng faith in its capacity, its prudence s
patriotism and ito wisdom. And tn taking leave OF
the Enquirer" il l might be allowed parting
word of kindly counsel to its accomplished, expert
spced and sagsoious senior editor, my best benedc-
ton on the venerable Journal with which he has been
m ,on0 and 20 honoraby associated would be, that
II NAV never 30 far forget its duty to the Democratic
n.rtv a. to follow the false lights Of faction; that it
NAV never abandon the Union until the interests and
honor of the South really demand it, and that 1t may
always adhere rgidly to those reliable old landmarks
of constitutional lberty-the rights OF the States and
the sovereignty of the people. That such will be the
.Enouirers" course for the future as 1t has been in
the past, entertain NO doubt.
Personally, have studiously sought to pursue a
oourse 90 characterized by courtesy candor fairness
and independence, a. to entitle me to expect. as
have received, oivility from my contemporaries Of
the press. bAhEh r LEE oR.
II ia with sincere regret that we part with our
friend and late associate BAKER P. LEE, Jr., Esq.
whose talents accomplishments fidelity to duty. and
generous and lofty bearing, have won our wsrmest
regard and cordial friendship. Our association with
him he's been marked by uninterrupted kindness and
oood failing and We wish him the fullest In his
future career We confidently hope to see him soon
return to the editorial profession, for whose useful
and honorable duties, his talents and education ad.
miraby qualify him.
A to ourselves 1t 10 amos needless for us to assure
our readers that the Enquirer will continue, as it
hes been throughout cordial in its approval and zeal
Gus in is support Of both the domestic and foreign
policy of the administration of President Buchanan
Al regards the Kansas question. our views are unal
tered and our course viii be unchanged. We are in
favor of the acceptance Of the Lecompton Constitu.
ton a. It is-and We most heartily hope for an adjust
ment of this question: as speedily a. posi-
bic, by the admission of Kansas without other con-
ditons than those which the sovereign people OF that
territory have imposed upon themselves. The L.
compton Convention was legitimate assemblsRs Of
the representatives ofthe people, for the special pur
pose of framing State Constitution. They discharged
tina. duty, and It now remains for Congress to &C.
knowledge, or to deny the legality and regularity Of
proceedings which the elected opponents of the popu-
lar will themselves originated, advised and adopted
The pathway to be pursued seems to us, is 80 plain
that We cannot bat believe that the Lecompton Con-
,titutlon will be received and Congress freed from
distracting question.