Under the direction of its first editor, Dr. John F. Morse, who had attracted proprietors through letters to the "New Orleans Delta" and well-known literary attainments, The "Union" was initially printed as "The Daily Union" on Wednesday, March 19, 1851. Upon the front page of this 23-inch by 34-inch paper, Morse addressed the readers of The "Union", committing to “publish the first news in the best style and at the lowest prices” and “to have an efficient correspondent in every important town and mining region in the state.”