Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

lous condition. ] know we'll those who have
been discharged from ,hr Department Of State.
aud take pleasure in bearing testimony 10
their merits. Some Of them would have done
honor 10 any bureau ~ any country.
/ We may worship God socor ding 10 The die
ta,es OF cur own consciences. No mans right
ia that respect can be called IN question. The
constitution secures II. Public Office. are hap
pily according 10 The theory of our constitution,
alike ccessible 10 all Protestants and Catholics,
and 10 evers denomination OF each. But II
our homage is not paid 10 a mortal WE are lia'
! BILE TO n punishment which an erroneous wor-
ship of God does not bring upon US. Those
| publie officers. IL seems, who have failed TO
exhibit their devotion TO that mortal, are 10 be
visited by all the punishment which he eau in
! hiet IN virtue Of laws the execution of winch
was committed to his hands for the public
/ good aud not 20 suhserve his private pur-
poses.
Al the most important port Of the H. States,
| the office of Collector was filled BY MIR. lhOmp
son. whose removal was often urged upon the
! lite Administration by some OF its friends.
upon v ard Of his alleged attachment 10
! Gen. 2B~ s6n. But the late President was
immo BE yS hi, resolution to deprive no man
| Of hi,'o 6ife, in consequence Of his political
opinions or preferences. Mr.. ThompsoS's
| removal was so often and so strongly pressed,
for the reason just stated, that an enquiry was
made OF the Secretary of the Treasury into
the manner in which the duties OF the office
were discharged. The Secretary stated that
there was no better Collector in the public
service and that his returns aud accounts
were regularly and neatly rendered, and all
the duties of his Office ably and honestly per.
| formed, as far as he knew or believed. This
meriiorous officer has been removed toprovidf
| yhaaa iattf,
with Colonel Burr is notorious Throughout,
the Uni ed States. put tito the candor Of all
| who are here 10 say II such change can DO
| justified in the port of New York, the revenue
| collected at which amounts to about ten mil.
lions of dollars, more than one third Of the
whole revenue Of the u. States.
will detan the present as emily no longer
upon a'subiect connected with the General Gov
ernmeni. hope tina, shall find, ia the future
course OF the new ADMINISTRATION, less cause
for public dsapprohation. ! mort anxiously
hope that when its measures come TO be devel-
oped, nj the next and succeeding sessions of
Congress they shall be perceived 10 he such as
are best adapted to promote the prosperity Of
the country. will soy,wth entire sincerity that
shall be most happy TO see IT sustaining the Anne
rican system including internal Improvements,
aud unfolding the established policy OF the
Government nj home and abroad. And shall
ever be as ready TO render praise where praise
is due, as il is now painful 10 mp, under ex,s
ting circumstances, to participate In the dsap
probation WHICH rcceat occurrences have pre-.
duced.
No oCcnson can he more appropriate than thr
present, when surrounded by my former CON
sii:uenis, 10 say few words upon tue unm
portani subject ofmvselC Prior to my return
home. ! had stated, in answer TO all enquiries
whether should be again presented as cand
date 10 represent my old district in the House
of Representatives, thai l should come 10 no
absolute dec sion until had taken time for
some reflection and TO asc- Ttnin what might be
the Feelings Il wishes of hose who had 50 e n
honored me with then suflrages The present
representative of the district has conducted
himself towards me with the greatest liberaiiy,
and I lake great pleasure now in making my
public acknow Judgements, so justly due to
him. He had promptly declined being can
didate, il would offer, and he warmly urged
Inc 10 offer.
Since my return home, have mixed freely
as ! could with my friends aud fellow citizens
81 he district. They have met me with the
greatest cordially Many of them have es-
pressed wish that would again represent
them. Some Of the most prominent and res
peCtable of those who voted for the present
Chief Magistrate have also expressed SIM ar
wish. | have every reason to believe that there
would be no opposition 20 me from any quar-
ter or any party, ii | were to Offer. But If |
am not greatly deceived in the prevailing feel |
mg tbrou- bout the district, il is one more del |
icate and respectful towards me, and appfe-
ciaie II much higher, than fit had been man |
Tested IN loud calls upon me 10 return tony |
old post. II referred the question to my own
sober Judgment. My former constl uents were
generally ready 10 acqulese IN my deci-iop
| mi hi think il proper to make. IL | were
TO offer for Congress. they were prepared 10
support me with their accustomed zeal aud
true heartedness thank them all, from the |
bottom OF my heart, whether they agreed o.
i fer d with m" in the late contest, Tor this
generous confidence.
| have delberated much on the question
NV friends in other parts of the Union are di-
vided in opinion about the siliIy Of any seryl
ces which conld render, at the present period
in the National Legislature. This state of
things at home aud abroad, left me free to fol
low the impulse OF my own feelings and the dc
tate ofmy own judgement. These promptei
me 10 remain m private life. In coming to
this resolution, did not mean to impair TIA
force ofthe obligation under which every c't''
zen, IN my opinion. Stood 10 the last hickering
OF human life TO dedicate his best eAerions to
the service the Republic. am ready 10 ACT
in conformity with that obligation, whenever il
shall be the pleasure of the people. and such
probability oil usefulness shall exist as will JUS
tiiy my acceptance of any service which they
may choose 10 designate.
have served my country now near thirty
years. My constitution, never very vigorous,
requires repose. My health, always of late
years very delicate, demands care My pri-
vate affairs want my attention. Upon my re-
turn home, found my house out OF repair;
my farm not in order the fences down, the
stock poor, the crop not set, and late in April
the corn stalks Of last year growth yet stand.
ing in the ZELDA sure sign Of sloveny cuitva.
ton.
Under all circumstances, I think that, with
out being liable to the reproach of dereicton
ofany public duty TO my country or tony
friends, may continue ut home for season
il not during the remainder of my lifs. among
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