Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-31

was pleased to say, that the consideration OF
the subject was with the President and that
if he directed the postponement, it might be-
granted. Under an impression that that
question was still open with the President,
We applied to him and it appears, by note,
which he has this moment enclosed to US, and
which we here transmit TO you, that "a great
proportion also of the representatives of our
state, most Of whom had signed MIR. Van
Rensselaei's application, to you, addressed
note To the President, earnestly soliciting the
delay asked for by us.
AT a early hour this morning we were in
formed by you, that you do not deem it ex-
pedient to delay the appointment, but dcclar-
ing your readiness to receive the cOmmunica-
tion,we had requested an opportunity to make,
before your ultimate decision ON the question
was made. Under these circumstances, we
take the liberty of Recommending to you for
the Appointment OF Deputy Postmaster at AL
bany, John Lansing, Jr. Esq.
Mr.. IL. Is one of the few surviving patriots
of the Revolution (; he was member of the
convention which framed the constitution of
the United States, and of that which adopted
it in the State ofNew York; has been Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court, and Chancel-
Tor of the state, which latter place he heh
until he arrived at the age OF sixty, when by
the constitution, he was disqualified from
continuing in ii, and reduced to the station OF
Il private citizen. His integrity and capacity
are unquestionablt, and the appointment in u
pecunlary point of view, would perhaps be
important TO him. and to numerous and a
Unable family. We feel, sir, that we speak
correctly,wiien we say, that nothing would be
more grateful TO the feelings of the people of
our state, than to see AN oldpatriot thus pro-
''ded for IN the evening of his days.
OF General Van Rensselaer,, we have no
desire to say any thing which might excite
personal prejudice; that his conduct has been
mat OF gallant man, we cheerfully admit.
but we submit tO your consideration, how
lar he has partaken Of the justice of his coun-
Try: 1t cannot be unknown TO you, that the
United States have granted him a liberal pen
sion for life, which with becoming muniicence
was allowed TO commence many years back
independent Of which, he has for long time
heid Il lucrative Office in the state of New
| 7 DIRK, under several successive administrations
OF different and hostile political sentiments.
Mr.. Lansing is now, and always has been, a
lirin ana nilcXible republicans, zcalOusly de-
.olcd Ia The maintenance of the great repub-
lican party of the Union. Mr. Van Renssc
lier, has throughout been warm, active, and
interchangeable opponent vi that party.
We wi not discriminate between the pre-
tensions of the two gentlemen, on the score of
capacity and integrity, but assume what we
lecl confident will not be denied by the friends
Z. Mr. van kensselaer, that Mr.. l.ansing's are
al least equal To his. In this view of the s,lh
Ject, we wish 10 submit 10 you, whether the
preference ought not To be given to MIR. Lam
sing, because he belongs to the Republican
party and 10 secure the decision upon that
question by your department, we now pro-
pose, That II any objections are made to Mr.
Lansing, which have weight with you, we will
suggest the name, or names of other respecta-
bic Republicans of the city of Albany, TO
whom The appointment will be acceptable.
knowing, as we do, that the republicans OF
the state oil New York. will regard il as mat
Ter OF great Importance, that the post Office at
the seat ofgovernment should be in the hands
OF gentleman OF the same political character
with themselves; and anxious that they should
iuiiy understand the principle which in this
particular governs your department, we have
ieit IL 10 be our duty and our right to present
on this occasion, that question, respectfully,
but distinctly 10 your decision We forbear
discussion on the matter, and therefore con-
tent ourselves with observing that whatever
might be the correct course as to removals
from Office, at this time when the feelings of
party are IN some degree relaxed we had fiat
tered ourselves with the hope that for new
appointments at least GALL other matters euual)
a preference would be given by every depart
meat OF republican administration, to its
Republican supporters. There is one more
point OF view IN which we wish to present this
matter to your consideration.
Gen. Van Rensselaer, held the Office of Ad-
Jdtant General of our state for MANY wears.
aud as we have before stated, under diff
ierent administrations. Inthe severe and try.
ing contest IN which the Republicans of that
STATE, nave Tor so me- years past, been involved,
ne ylrld"d his undivided exertinns against
them, and was a Jealous and efficient part-
IAN.
Having succeeded in wrestling the power
from The hands of their adyersaries; tie gov
eminent OF that state, only last winter, thought
proper to extend Ia him, the rule which had
with an unsparing hand been applied TO their
friends, by removing hin, from office. The
people of the state have at two successive g.
lcctiOns by large and decisive niaior,ics. ap-
proved the course of those whom they entrust
I'd with The power OF the state. You can We
ry readily estimate the feelings with which
they will learn, that department of the ge-
neral government has SO soon, and under such
circumstances, conferred an Office which will
give him much more political influence, and
consideration among them, than the one OF
which they have deemed ct TO DEPRIVE him
and will determine to what respect those feel
| ings are entitled.
! With respect, your ob't. serv'ts.
| DANIEL d. TOMPKINS,
NJ. V. BUREN,.
! THE Hon. Return J. .Ieigs, Jun.