Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-06-05

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10 TIE AON. JOHN rope
80 ~ invite You 10 an entertainment Mr. Ballges
a1s'' is eeuns at 1--WE O'Clock Testimonial
sc anu esteem OF you iellowoIens of Washington
y, 'altudc Tor services rendered We relinqus 4i-
ca, distinctions for socia! nercos nl hope that your
iie LIE may De surrounded < halo OF moral and political
integrity which, has heretofore cir.scsgissd you.
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Ce''''ce i'll ..eaf OF lie cizons " ssnEron county
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NeHucmen-i Te received and accept with pleasure your
dese TO which you allude, YOU me no debt Of Gratitude
have Only performed my duty however raticd at the
Ter iniuf II tie parest incentive patriotic deeds and
the hghe't reward! to which public should aspire.
In oens the cal OF tine President OF the United States 10
p,iae over the affairs of and distant territory assur-
~ maj shall 40 nothing TO disaPpoin your hopes exp.ca
source OF te highest consolation me- ind after ali the no.
ca trials and contests through which nave passed. cti
%s 81 my own County, without regard distinctions
political integrity
lie assured genemen that my bosom is filed with the most
painful emotions at the thought OF leavin; State i'll which my
iot was cast fifty years have grown UP with it, have
e ~ ehege from wilderness through difficulties and dan
gers 10 high rank IN This great confederation: and if had
consulted feelings alone should have declined any M
poinn'ent which would have removed me from friends whom
meH ana coun'r adore Respect for the distinguished
patriot al she head of the government and desire 10 he useful
situation is my fortune 10 be placed have indced
me 20 undertake. the duties Of the Office which have
appointed Our separation will probably he OF duration
nay mini revots at the Ge1 of abandoning
tiimoS OF birth But he assured that whatever reroD
1t may he destiny reside, snail rccolect Won with kind
ness aud affection, and will mporc that kind providence
ha has raised K"nuckyto be great State continue TO
watch over and Ieow upon her tie choices, blessings allotted
20 any people.
Can part, perhaps forever from friends and neabns with
whom have been so long associated, and who given me
50 many proofs Of their public and private confidence! ay
tie trial VIII be than endure. Whatever ma be
my final determination, for the present attend 20 my
official duties Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves and those
you representa- assurances of my affection and respect
JOIN PoPE
Sp'ingJtN, Hay 9h 1922.
TIE citizens of all parties assembled according ~ appoint.
ent, and after several expressive ming led emotions
OF affection and regret the following drant-"Our ist
gilshed friend John Pope may the citizens of Arkansas pnr
ccve, as do, that he has heart feel ssnsihv head 10
conceive clearly, aud tongue TO persuade eo1ueniy
When MIR Pope rose, evidently under powerful Cxciemcu
ne drew sccjrct and rapid sketch Of s political life and the
principles By which he had been governed He frgaye his
political enemies ard expressed good will all mankind He
ADVISED his c0unirymen TO support devoid Of moral
principle, whatever creed he proessed whaeyu r'y he
minds tt this free government based upon the virtue and
intelligence Of its citizens and that the best evidence of their
devotion TO rs purity their elevation good Ind wise men
TO pees OF high public RE spoke as if with PRESENT..
i1cut, that for the last time ard he delivered them
those moral and political maxims which his experience had
taught him In conclusion, he weIt upon social enIear-
ments Of friends and Of home, from which be about
separate IN strain 50 truly pathetic and eloquent, that
out heart dead 10 every emotion and every tender
seniHly, could have remained unmoycd affecting fare.
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