Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-19
RESIGNATION OF GovERNoR -,
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RESIGNATION OF GovERNop -,
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The following message from Guv w.,
rem, was transmitted to both houses Of III. -
gislature Of New York on the 18th io,, "
To The Senate and assembly.
GRNTLEMEN-1he President viii
vice and consent Of the Senate, has ,,. mt a.
me secretary Of state of the United S,s, rD'a''t
have fef, ii my duty to accept Of the nn,'r na
ted and distinguished honor which h., ''' y"
been conferred upon me. "V'
This decision makes it necessary h.,
should resign the office of Goverpor IS S' u.
sra'e, TO which have recently been elec,.s a
The high and just distinction uniyers,lI.
corded 10 this office, and The flatlernp m,,. y
in which it was bestowed upon me BY ,bs ., ~.
pie, are Of themselves sufficient to limos ~
on me. in the step am about TO take :, P
possibility of the most impressive char,n.
But these considerations, imposing as I.-
are, are greatly enhanced by the deem ~,
seriousness ] entertain Of the many and unm,,
tied favors conferred upon ME by this NV =,
tive state: favors, which have excited o, .,
part, feelings, Of gratitude that will hon.
as permanen, in their influence, as they ",
just and sincere in their conception. Tir +,
ter portion Of nv public life having been rbi,,
~ devo,cd to the affairs of the general eo,.,'
ment, indulge The hope tha, the place 10 viii,
I have been called will enable me 10 make rr
self more useful, not only 10 our fellow cu.,,
Of the Union, but 10 the people Of this S.,
than could be in my pres.n, station For,
though the state Of New-York. from the e1,r
OF her territory, the abundance Of her rescurr
and the magnitude Of her population, possess
in herself the elements Of great empire. nj
ALREADY Dre sents Interests deserving The kieh,e
care; yet, under our confederated system. ik.
very considerations give to her paramount.
,erest in The just operation OF the federal ccy.
crnment. II is therefore under the full GOWN.
ton that our constituents are at least, a, der5.
" interested in the successful conduct Of Ii,
important affairs with which am hereafter
be connected, as in the administration of ho,.
which apper,ain to The chief magis,rscy ofrht
state, that have come to The conclusion slti.
DIV stated. And with these impressions as to
the course of public duty, do hereby rr,,,
the Office Of Governor Of the state ofNev.Yuk
toge thcr with that Of Regent of,he Uni,,niy
thereof.
The few months, during which the exstgrin
power has been entrusted 10 my hands, bm
been sedulously devoted to the service Of b,
state, though cannot flatter myself, so fraI
am individually concerned, that much has a.
yet been done 10 promote the public good |
have however the best reasons TO hope Tor ID.
most beneficial results to our constituents from
our Joint labors, and more especially, from h. |
efforts which you will continue 10 make in tbs |
respect. This confidence is justly incr,~
by the conviction, that leave The e1etdlin |
department in the hands Of one with who's
character and qualifications | have long beh
intimately acquainted. If ample talents and
sound discriminating judgmen-if INTEGRITY
and singleness of purpose, and truly republics
principles, furnish any just grounds toreIp't'
ing safe administration Of the govenmtaf |
tia, expectation, I am persuaded, may, IN 't' |
present instance, be fully INDUCED.
Having thus surrendered the trusts VIII
which have been honored, allow me 10 lera'
you my sincere acknowledgements Tor the '''
form courtesy and kindness with which 20.
have co operated with me in the discharge
our public duties; and lie, me add The ass0r''"
that in Whatever situation may be PLACED VIZ
interest ard the glory OF New-York shall Oe"t
objects of nv unceasing solicilude and mSsi"
piiaut exer,ious. N. VAN buren,
Albany, Marcn IL, 1929