Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-12
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rUEsDAY MORNING, NAY ~, fa9o.

Under the impression produced by his own story thu,
no wss Editor Of the Hartford Mercury. a rood
Jackson paper. Scarcely had no left WASHINGTON
with his commission in his pocket, than testimonials
drr'ved from Connecticut, establishing the invalidty
ofhis claim to be considered an editor and couscouont
~ removing from under him, tho favorable around
Upon which he stood No time was lost in reyok;np his
commission. and Mr. Norton was compelled to surren
der bis post in ono day after taking possession His
D the first instance we presume, where man has
lot an Office because he was not M editor. The N.
York cosrie, "a jackson paper) thus notices the af
CASE OF Mn., Nosros.-Mr Nortou,s appoint
ment and succeeding disappointment as Pos, Master
~ Hartford, has been the subject of much talk and
conlccture The Hartford Times of Nav 4ith ciyes
very clear exposition Of the whole affair. Itseems
tnst Ms Norton obtained the appointment by repre-
stntTDg that he had been the Editor ofthe 'T;me. =
mad made groat pecuniary sacrfces,--ani was the
candidate ofthe friends the administration in Hart
ford, and the only candidate and thus succeeded in
oota,n'ng recommendations from some prominent in
aviduasa at w asington, in Massachusetts and Maine
he lad also obtained q few recommendations from
gentlemen In distaht parts of Connecticut, most of
~nicn' however. were general, and given for diff.
.ssent ooleet. He nsed them for this purpose, aud
taxing advantage Of the short period which Mr. Bar
" had been in the department. aud the great press
urc OF business, he ostained tho appointment mud
very soon left the city. In very few hours after
m err
tor' and ordered his commission 10 be checked On
the arrival of MIR. Niles papers a, the epa r,rnen,
9nd amer full representation of the wishes of The
eoos OF the administration in Hartford the appoint
ufent was revoked. and confarred upon Mr. Niles
Phe Hartford Times denies that Mr. Norton huv
IT'S editor for the last three years, and states that
ma mas never been mora than n nominal proorietnr
also states that he hss had little more to 10 with
establishment.
Urrhe New York Enquirer states wi,hou. oua,i.
heatioR, that sr Ed. Livingston had declined the EN-
hassy to Franco !, is news to most people. that he
bod ever bech offered it. As Ma, Noah is so far
miliar with Dir. Livngston's secrets, will no obce
ma with brieP narrative Of the means used bv ,b,,
gentleman, to got rid of his deb, to the o. STATE,
= Tie Enquirer also expresses the belief tina, Mr..
eehnatin win GO to France, upon, which the Pbila
de,phia Gazette IAN old federal paper) as in duty
hDund, opens fire upon Dir. Gullatin
6sxer to Treasurer GanpbeR-f,on a laie brr,s,r
Councillor.
My Dear Trcasurcr-How well you kept your se
creas But who can wonder, considering what de-
iightful secret have observed YOU look distant and
dsnhed, since your return from tho City, but litth
Did suspect the agreeable cause which produced tho
Change! All my dear Major! what a lucky dog Won
sre TrcbIy lucky. Lucky in escaping ike a sara |
rtnus rat from our sinking body. Lucky in escaping
that terrible scratch next winter! Most lucky in
grtting 81 900 per anuum boot for tho exchanged.
'Phs am told is not hal your good luck They nc
tuaiy say that you will have nothing TO do, for your
thruc thonmnd-that yoh will have almost as much
time to cat, sleep and drink, If you had still re-
manned in the Councils What a noble government
they have got OF Washington! My dear follow, ! !
icct your good fortune as my own, and as man OF
your sagacity, vigilance, industry and address, CAP !
not fail to acquire great influence over our glorious
Hero, let me entreat You to be unmiudfu Of NV
lsaishes when you got TO Washington Accompany
- a - A. nl.. -
Grccn soliciting his aid and containing ten dollars
IN advance, for the Daily Telegraph. Let me ask |
the favour of you to General Green in person.
md assure him that efforts shall be spared to in
sfrcuation In this quarter. ! really begin TO pre-
for il to tho Enquirer. The General always tnk,-s
the boil by the horns, while between you and T.
Ind the post, Mr.. Richie is too much disposed to
cateh him by tho toll. AS TO the particular office
II leave that your friendly discretion. OF course
shouid prefer one in Virginia, bot if that is not
70 be had, would reluctantly consent to leave our
E,od old mother. You may likewise suppose, that
cnn have possible objection TO good salary but
IL nono better is TO be obtained, would accept one
With q thousand dollars. One thing only, my dear
Mt1or sipuate for, and that h, that IL shall not
srsrssg lsborious Office really should find it 60
hssd with me, 20 be obliged TO give up my nap be-
tween ten and twelve in The morning, aud my even
Ing lor lfit could be, should also feel myself un-
der an etcrnel weight Of obligation the President
fur such 40 Office, "a would now three m0Dths alb
oysssrs, crabs and blue wing, In tho fall and whit CT
on tide water Expcfimcptnny acquainted as you
growth the recupcrative virtues of . summer ex-
unsion and pospcescd Of tho truo Of ssor relish
I doubt not but by simply imagining my case your
own. you might assu the Presidents feelings in cl.
oqucnce irresistible. haste my doar friend, hnvo
only time 10 wish you, rosy slumbcrs, quick diges
ION, and plenty Of cash. d. ".
= P.S, Shallwe hear any thing farther from you on
the; subject of"rotation in ofiee"?-ch Majotl Will
tbat cursed follow Pousants' definition Of rotation"
as upderstond ny NJ provo true in your case--hnt
"Futation when talked Of by office hold ers, mcans
oxcbqpBipg worse Office for n better
S.S. have opened my letter again to bog You
mot 70 neglect delivering my communication and com
piIpents to DUFF Green. In few days will for.
wnsd yon others TO that splendid and much slapdere
man Major Loo.
P.SS.S.--Losc no time in applying n C;cr.
Jaclseon, for this damned Convention AMI Tho
trratrh Dext winter ruin my sleep Of nighs...and
may add, drys!
New Yo,v Af..c