Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-03-30
from the Petersburg Press, March &c.

My connection with the "Prcss" ceases with totlays
issue. 1t originally designed only be Temporary, but
has terminated somewhat than anticipated
With reference to the reasons for this STEP the public
not be- supposed to he sufficiently concerned 10 render
further detail necessary, than to REMARK that now, sS w
years aSn, sever pleasant. tie rather than abandon wi;
believe to be the right.
1t may however, be proper add tat It arises from
ruture of those entirely cordial personal relations with
the publisher which have subsiste for many years Of
what Intimate acquaintance, and which are too deeply
seated and well founded to be shaken much less destroyed
by difference of opinion on matter OF party policy
commend Ills paper, with every wish for lis continued
pery the people OF this section OF Virginia, particularly
sunner ,,an La; ever b :.n hitherto extended 10 it.
shall resume, or perhaps 1t would be more correct 10
say begin the duties Of profession to which expect to
devote the remainder Of my lfe-a pursuit which was
abandoned with regret and will be sought again With
corresponding pleasure. To my brethren OF the editorial
guild who have been courteous fobrarng and apprecaIYr
fur beyond any poor merits OF me tender many crate.
ul acknowledgements and trust TINT MAJ have frequent
opportunity OF personal renewal Of an Intercourse pro-
frssionGIy pleasant And lastly readers, whose
orbearsnce has doubtless been often taxed by my various
shortcomings, let otr the kndrst shall and farewell"
4. VI. EElLEi.
The above card from Mr. Kelley closes his editorial
connection with this Journal shall hencrforth myself
al its responsibilities, deern II but Justice
myself that the public should understand why In the
"press OF Saturday morning paragraph appeared an
Item Of news obtained from friend who had just returned
from Washington Early after It's appearance Mr. Kelley
handed me the following:
eve Learn from gentleman just from Washington that
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generally believed that. the first ballot. he will
ceve one hundred vote: In the Charleston Convention.
TIt above paragraph WAS inserted In the editca! col
umns of Saturdays "lrcSs' without the knowledge,
sent concurrence Of the editor, who docs not believe it
10 be true that the distinguished Senator however worthy
Of tile compliment will receive IT,"
Immediately determined assuming position Ia my
paper which would enable me TO use its columns without
restraint.
From the commencement Of Mr. Keiley'5 engagement
editor had scrupuousy avoided the Of my "9r" cd
tori co'nmn to express the very decided dissent could
but feel 10 much tha. Mr.. Kelley tit To adrncair
because Mr.. Kelley stood responsible before the public
never saw the Wild enthusiasm for the distinguished EX
Governor Of virginia which seemed clear 10 Mr. Kelley
and hence thought my paper misrrIres-ned public opin
ion in confidently declaring the preference Of Virginia
for Gov. Wise.
never thought that Gov Wise should he the first core
OF the people OF Virginia for the Presidency, to the rNclu
sion Of her other distinguished sons much rs admired his
gaIantry, his PATRIOTISM and his unquestoned uus!
ruar abilities Because Of this deliberate conviction
regretted the Press used to urge Gov Wise
SOMETIMES TO the sparagement OF another eminent states
man, who had long commanded the esteem and honor Of the
state, had his way To the deserved confidence OF the
whole country and Stood by the reiterated decision Of the
most able and dYnir tclIbrra,ve body in the world,
worthy to be the guide tU the financial policy Of this great
country.
And had been devoted to the advancement Of
Gov. We to that AL other statesmen OF 'ir-
gina his interiors, should still have dssente from
any policy which sought his ADVANCEMENT by ignoring all
the usagrs Of the Democratic party Hence, finally on this
point, deeply regretted that the Pres was used 10 urge
the dangerous innovation Of PHtS instruction by the
State Democratic Convention 10 the delegates, wo y i'm.
memorial usage received their appointment from their
dis trctS.
Differing from Mr. Kelley In these particulars have ul-
Ill pei mltlrd our arrangement tO he unlslurcd lie
Is 4 valued friend, writer powerful chaste, and
Informed and understands or feels the value
.cmocraic party the truth of its principles bet
ter than hr.
As however, The time had arrived when found myself
excluded from the OF my columns for the lscrtirn
such item OF that which Nh. Kelley cnn-
mente felt 1t due TO myself TO my paper, to the Demo
cratic party to assume responsibility myself for all parts
Of my paper that might make serve the Interests Of The
party and the public according my honest convictions
might dictate.
for he Editorial columns Of the Pres suited IGe be-
fore mentioning my purpose 20 Mr. Kelley On seeing this
"mtiurr" Mr. Kelley jetrrnIne' To withdraw from i'i
"lress."
Thus much hy way OF explanation, which deem i'np"r'
p'i~'y due to the public aud myself,
!, you'd he unjust my feelings to c5se this state
mcnt without cordial recognition NJ the kindly relation
.u,i.Rg aud hope long to subs ha'wcen Mr. krey
AMI myself. JOHN l. PlllILlTS-