Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-31
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following correspondence, and take a pleasure
in laying it before our readers. The expression
OF respect, OF confidence and of esteem, so fitly
conveyed in the letter OF the republican menu
bers. embodies the feelings s. wishes Of the demo.
scy OF this state. The reply is equally pertinent
and equally in unison with the feelings OF repub.
iican people We are happy to note this public
interchange OF mutual regards, between the re-
representatives. Of party, which has been, in all
periods. whether OF triumph or adversely, the de.
fence and safeguard Of the country, and which is
NOW so proudly associated with its glory and
prosperity, and an eminent citizen, who has so
long and so ably asserted its principles and con-
tributed to its supremacy. These proceedings,
with the unanimous consent Of the legislature,
constitute the highest and most gratifying evil
dences OF the appreciation OF free state.
To his Excellency Martin Van Buren,.
SIR--The republican members OF the legisla-
ture now in session, in anticipation OF your early
departure from this state, in consequence of your
appointment to the Office of Secretary of State
iofsthe United States, have recently held meet
ing. for the purpose of adopting suitable measures
tn express 10 you their attachment to your per-
SON, their respect for your character and their
Eret al the separation which is about TO take
place. We have been appointed a committee to
communicate with you on tins interesting occasion.
The immediate loss OF your services in admin
istering the government OF this state, is deeply
fe1t; but we look forward TO your exerions in the
public service, upon sphere more extended and
as!ree to express our decided appreciation OF your
determination to assume the high and responsible
dunes which You are called TO perform. The
nation at large has a claim upon the services ef
her distinguished sons, which we are most ready
TO acknowledge; and in the present instance we
doit the more cheerfully, because we recognize
tntfre organization OF the national cabinet, under
the auspices of our distinguished fellow Citizen
who has been recently elevated by the free suf-
frages of the people to the chief magistracy of
the Union, a gratifying pledge that his admns-
tratipn will be governed by republican princi-
ssples, and guided by the lights that flow from the
IIind that founded and the mind that reformed
our system.
We confidently indulge the expectation, tina,
in the new field of duty before you, your labors
will be eminently useful to this confeierated re-
public. And that you may meet in every stage
of life the respect and enjoy the esteem, Of the
wise and the good, is the sincere desire of your
BY: '''' 'S'''' anu assem-
We deem it peculiarly auspicious that the exc
cutive department oil our state government de-
wolves upon an able, firm, and tried republican,
ihw we cfeeriully repose confidence to adj
Infpister it in strict conformity with the rights and
interests of the people.
This occasion presents fit opportunity, and we
cordially embrace Ito tender to you our ac-
Acknowledgements for the numerous and important
services which you have rendered TO the state
particularly in sustaining those political principles
which we believe TO be most intimately blended
with its highest and dearest interests.
distinguished as you have been for firm and
undertaking attachment 20 the principles which
through the dangers which in peace and in ~ d.
have threatened t,and having eminen,ly con,rihu-
ted 10 sustain those principles your republican fell
loy-citizens and friends of the Senate and Assign
bly, entertain deep so!icitude for your future wei
fare In behalf OF them take leave of you assuring
you that your health, happiness, and fame will
continue to be objects OF anxious solictude and We
commend you to him who has life and ita enjoy
ments in his omnipotent keeping in the hope that n.
may grant 70 you rich blessings & prolonged lie
VIM. M. OLIVER,
n. S. BENTON,
CHARLES STEBBINS.
Committee the part of the republican
inemhers of the Senate.
a. MANN, Jr.
A. o. DAYTON,
II. EDGERTON,
r.. SAVAGE,
a. DANA,
Committee On the part of the republican
members ofthe Assembly.
Albany, March ~, 1929.
ALBANY, March Is, 1929.
GeDtlemen--I cannot make known to you the
measure of my gratitude for the atfeclionate ex-
pressons OF favour, confidence and friendship,
contained in your communication Of yesterday.
But the prompt and efficient manner in which you
have sustained me, in the most decate and irving
act Of my public lite, at least demands from me
some attempt at acknO wledgment and reply.
II gives me sincere qualification to perceive
that you approve OF the decision have made up
on my recent appointment TO a seat in the nation
public duty connected with that appointment are
in unison with my own. If knc. myself, there
could be no reflection painful than the ap-
preheDsion that my constituents, and more par :
iicuiafiy that portion of them who are REPRESENT
ed by yourselves, could for moment believe
that, in surrenderug the free and distinguished or
ferag Of their kindness, had been actuated BY
anyotber than public considerations. Having al.
reasy participated in the public favor far beyond
my deserts, consented 10 become a candidate for
the Office OF governor against my own wishes,
and from Difference for aud submission 10 the wish
81 Of my political friends. To the same Influence
On a more extended scale, greatly strengthened
by the matter stated in my communication TO the
legislature, yield myself in leaving you to en-.
tefupTin the arduous duties Of the station to which
have been called. Ofthe favorablc opinion sou
nave been pleased TO express 90 the probable
usetulnsss OF my services in that station, can
only say, that although shall approach tie du-
lies which belong 10 1t with apprehension and dis
trust, my best efforts shall be devoted 10 their sue
cesSful discharge.
The confidence expressed by you in the hon
ore,l individual, who by the fresst choice of the
PEOPLE has been placed at the head Of the national
government, Is founded On the most solid grounds.
Edtesing upon the duties Of his Office with hear,
healing IN unison with the public feeling, aud an
intellect strong in native vigor, and uncontanii-
nseH ~ court MISUNDERSTANDING no OH eos 20 seek