Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-21

not eighteen months ago. convicted of perjury before
the Senate of Kentucky, by BENJAMIN Hardin and
the wreck of whose reputation was saved onlv.
by the discriminating spirit of party, Who
would imagine that this person, who rcvoren,lv as
crlocs his being made Auditor to Heapen, was the
migrate" Amos Kendall--the reptile whom Mrs.
oiay rescued rom hunger and rags, aud who rcwar-
ced her years OF kindness aud tenderness BY sinrnr
her husband to the heart? We are glad however
as Dr. Johnson told Mar, that Amos has the grace
to be thankful to Heaven for any thing. 1, arpucs
we trust, the beginning of Reformation. than which
nothing could be more appropriate in point of time
as Amos is presently engaged in rsforsai,a the Gov
crnnient If Individual and governmental rcfo.n
travel ari Pnss@, Amos doubt will rauidv advance
in amendment
WAsnrNGroN, March 20, 1899.
Dear Sir:---l have received and accepted the an
nc,t ofthe United States. It now becon,cs nv ~
t. to devote myself to the duties of this r,,snonn;
BILE tuioH. feel hound by my OBLIGATIONS IN NV
country and by the pledges often repeated by ali
the pfhc,pa' men OF our parry. 10 promote with all
my talents and industry the reforms which tho sco
pie dcmRnd. must, therefore, cease to write for
the Argus or any other paper. I will prove that
our dec'trht;ons have not been hollow prctenccs
BESIDES hoid the interference of federal officers
I
wish it, therefore, understood that nv ;,,feros, ~
the Argus establishment is for sale and re,,est
That you WILL as soon practicable make orr.n,a
mehts satisfactory TO yourself for new ,.artner.
have long desired the day when I could rnt;r,
from political turmols. SIy enemies forced me 10
remain in the field many years lonreY than de-
signed. l do not think [ am ambitious or that 7
nave even Unfortunately coveted Office or distinction
The place offered me here have accepted as
means of enabling to retire into the bosom of NV
beloved family, educate my dear children and snou
my years in the full enjoyment of domestic .if,c
Loi!s. Inc abuse OF the malicious or the envous
doors, while all is cherfulness and emile, With,
1t has not heretofore driven me from NV dptv. Il
shall not hereafter disturb my enioyncnts
Men may learn wisdom from the past who were
ever more unlusty villiiisd than Barry HiFb Moore
and myselfin 1895, and succeedinr venrse We ,arn
told, It was not enough that we Wer, ,Iefa,ted d.
nuication and proscri were to pursue ia until
we were crushed into the very dust. told our enc
nlies that We would not stay beat he'd faith that
Just men struggling with adversely and onDress;or
preseatcd spectacle which neither earth nor III
ven was indifferent. marched on regardless of nro
scrIption and threats. What has Heaven dpDer eio
disposed OF events as 70 make Barry Post Master c
neral, Bib Senator, Moore a Porcgn Minister md
myself more humble Auditor. hone tbol INV 49,
elnes will learn wisdom and Justice from events md
that our friends will take confidence.
y republican who sUstains a character uutainted
adheres to truth, supports principle and is never
sometimes overwhelmed by combinations ofhad men
VIII rise at last with increased strength He NAV be
dc,eated bat he cannot be conquered. The world
WI know him ut last and assign him Ri. true rank
truth Is omnipotent and public justice certain"
We have heard Of poor Benning's fate You too
perceive, have been threatened. Fearnot. All
lnIs die Do your duty, and if you bleed for it. re-
member tiat your blood will rouse the people to pat
down tcrocious ar stocras and confirm their liberties
FOR years have felt myself prepared for the sacri-
icj, and thank God more than man for nv preser
walton.
If one falls a1otherwill rise. Liberty is not thus
to be conquered. Every victim which blceds on
account ofhis devotion 10 her, adds years 30 her es
tcuce. ~
But forbear. When your arrangement, are
made, will send you an Editorial farewell 70 The
PEOPLE Of Kentucky. / shall be proud still to consi
DER myself citizen of that State. With much that
Is hateful. she contains more that is admirabln
with all her scenes of blood. shall ever love der
With an affection stronger than have for the State
OF my birth. She has been the theatrs. OF nv sufr
ings and trumphs To her justice and generosity
co owe tie rank now hold in the nation.
Your friend
AMOS KENDALL.