The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-06-14

SeulOiy VI OHtO, nave Oeeu oIISAdAiS S'oAS
mitted to me, to be laid before the Legisla- |
turc Of this Commonwealth. The subject Of
all these Resolutions have heretofore been |
considered by the Legislature upon the origi- |
nal propositions Of the States offering the A.
mendmeats.
have the unwelcome Office Of communi- |
eating the resignation, by the Honorable
James Lloyd, of his seat in the Senate OF the
United States, which he has so long filled with
great distinction, and with eminent service to
the State and the Nation. His ability, vaiua-
bic experience, fidelity, and frmness in the
discharge Of duty, are loss to this Common
wealth in the councils Of the Union, which
will awaken the utmost anxiety Of the Legis-
lature TO supply. Copies OF his letter address
sed TO me, explanatory Of the cause Of his
resignation, in the state of his health, and
expressive of his sentiments ON the occasion,
which ! am requested to convey to you,
shall hasten 10 transmit.
It becomes also my duty 10 apprize you,
that vacancy exists in the Office of Major
General of the sirth Division of Militia, Occa-
stoned by the resignation and honorable dis
charge of Major General Ivers Jewett.
have great regret, that it is not in my
power to inform you, that any provision has
yet been made, by the General Government,
for the settlement OF the Massachusetts
Claim. The resolutions, expressing the sense
OF the Legislature upon the subject, at the
last session, were promptly communicated by
me to each Of the Senators and Representa-
| t'sIaa of this Cnmmonw alth in Congress aud
have pleasure in offering you the assurance
Of their jealous efforts, with the co.operation
and concert of the Delegation from the State
OF Maine, to bring the business to an in,nedi-
ate end satisfactory issue. The able discus
| SONS which were had on the floor of the
House OF Representatives, are believed TO
nave produced favorable impression. They
cannot fail to do away much OF misconception
and long INDUCED prejudice, and prepare the
minds OF those who have hitherto resisted eve
~ approach 10 an investigation of the claim,
hereafter to consider it upon its merits. The
OIL which had been reported in the House OF
Representatives, by The Military Committee,
and was before a Committee of the whole
House, promised TO be the occasion of contin
ual debate, and it was not thought useful 10
press the discussion, in the Impotence and al
the close OF a protracted session of Congress-
The opinions which are entertained by our
Representatives, Of the present state of the
subject, have been expressed to me in re.
cent communication, copies of which, together
with all the correspondence, subsequent to
my last transmission of documents TO the lie.
Delegation, through the attention Of the Hon,
MIR. Lloyd, the senior Senator from this Com
monwealth, and who, in several meetings Of
the Delegates from both States. acted az their
Chairman, will be laid before you. However
delays and disappointments may attend the
prosecution of the rights OF the State. those
rights Can never with propriety be abandoned.
II Is due alike to our interest and our honor.
that this demand should be persisted in.
ne clalm OF Massachusetts, rests upon its own
justice, and the obligation of the General
government TO provide for its payment. As a
member Of the Confederacy, we were, from
the first and at all times, entitled to a f. yora-
bic hearing from the Representatives of the
Nation and whenever this measure of dutv
shall be fulfilled towards us, we NAV conf
IDENTIFY trust, that all objections to the allow
snoe OF tho claim, founded in oIror and misap-
prehension, will be made to yield to the force
OF evidence and OF argument, in its support.
The Delegations having expressed one
opinion, upon the resignation of the late agent.
that " it would not be necessary, that a new
agent, to proceed in auditing the accounts,
should attend at Washington, during the ses.
sion OF Congress-" none has been appointed.
have, however, supposed, that the authority
to make such appointment exists in the Exc
!
June, 1924, Some uncomfortable expenses
have been authorized and incurred for clerical
services, in the preparation OF papers, for the
use Of the Delegation, and in the care and
preservation of the documents. The apuro-
priation heretofore made for coming ent cliars-
es, appearing to have been exhausted, rec
ommend to the Legislature further provision
for this purpose, and in view TO the probable
occasion for the future employment of an a.
gent, agreeahly to the suggestion Of The Dele
| cations, " whenever bill for the pay r1ent of
the claim in whole or in part, may be passed
/ by Congress, or such other circumstances NAV
occur, as to make the appointment of such
agent expedent," ! also advise to a revision
of all the Resolves now in force, on that SUBJ
ject.
In turning our views from the peculiar in
terests of the Commonwealth, they rest with
proud satisfaction upon the peace, prosperity
and glory Of our country. With few more
days, half century of years will have com
pleted their revolutions since that event, the
boldest in the deeds of valor, the nobest on
the page Of history, which, in proclaimng the
/ natural, equal and unalienable rights of en-.
severed the dependent Provinces of America
from the legitimacy OF foreign dominion, and
created them free and sovereign nation
Well may we now dwell with admiration and
JOY on the deep contrast Of that fate impend-
ing period with the splendor and greatness of
the present time. Through the experience of
nearly fifty years, in peace and in war. A.
MIDST the conflicts Of the elder world, and in
the +conVulsions and overthrow of mighty
Kingdoms, this only Republic has stood
unshaken. With a fixed and settled
written constitution of popular Government, |
administered by succession of wise and
paltlouc 'citrzens, voluntarily called by the |
people TO the public service. II has attained
TO the highest elevation in the rank Of ma |
tons. In the full fruition of national Indepen-
dence, OF the blessings Of personal liberty,