Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1829-06-17

~ CON ;na;ct. in virtue Of laws, the eXecu
t;on IF which was committed to his hahds
for the public good, and not to suOser'e
his private purposes. cn1r.;,od
4ttbe most important port of the United
States. the office of Collector was illled by
Mr.. Thompson; whose removal was Ol'en
urped upon the late administration upon
the grounds of his alleged attachment TO-
Cen Jackson. But the late President
was immoyable in his resolution to deprive
TO man of his Office, in consequence 81
his political opinions or preferences MI
Tbompson's removal was so often ana SC
strongly pressed, for the reason Just sta'eo'I
that an enquiry was made Of the Secreta-
rv of the Treasury into the manner 10
which the duties of the duties Of the Of
flee were discharged. The Secretary sta
ted that there was no better Collector IN
the public service; and that his returns
and accounts were regularly aud neatly
rendered, and all the duties of his Office
ably and honestly performed, as far as he
knew or believed. This meritorious otfl
Ger has been removed to provide Il place
for Mr.. Samuel Swartwout, whose assoc
alton with Col. Burr is notorious through
out the United States. put II to the can
dor of all who are here to say If such a
change can be justified in the port of New
York, the revenue collected at witch a.
mounts to about ten millions Of dolIars;
more than Que third of the whole revenue
of tie United States.
| will detain the present. assembly no
longer upon subjects connected with the
General Government. hope that shall
find. in the future course Of the new ad-
ministration, less cause for public disaP-
probation. most anxiously hope that
when its measures come to be developed,
at the next and succeeding sessions of
/ Congress, they shall be such as are best
adapted to promote the prosperity Of the
country. / will say, with entire sincerity,
that shall be most happy to see it sustain
ing the American System, including in
ternal improvements, and unfolding the
established policy of the Government at
home and abroad. And | shall ever be MS
ready to render praise where praiseis due,
as it is now painful to me, under existing
circumstances, to participate in the dlsap-
probation which recent occurrences have
produced.
No occasion can be more appropriate
than tire prepent, when surrounded by my
former constituents, to say a word upon the
unimportant subject of msself Prior to
, nv return home had stated, in answer to
, all enquiries whether would be again pre-
scented as candidate to represent my old
district in the House of Representatives,
that ! should come to no absolute decision
f until had taken time for reflection and to
ascertain what might be the feelings and
, wishes of those who had so often honored
me with their sufrages. The present rep.
= resentatve of the district has conducted
J imselftowards me with the greatest llber.
atty; and take pleasure now in making
my public acknowledgements, so justly
due him. He had promptly declined being
candidate, i'll would offer, and he warm
t ly urged me to offer.
Since my return home l have mixed a
freely as Ecoud with my friends and fel
low citizens of the District. They hav
met me with the greatest cordially. Ma
nv Of them have expressed wish that
fIwould again represent them. Some ofth
most prominent and respectable of thos
who voted for the present Chief Magistrat
, have also expressed similar wish.
have every reason to believe that Their
f would be no opposition to me from an,
quarter or any party, if were to offer
But if | am not greatly deceived in tn
prevailing feeling throughout the district
is one more delicate and respectful to
wards me, and appreciate it much higher
than fit had been manifested in loud call
upon me to return to my old post 1t reterre'
the question tomy own sober judgement
NJ former constituents were generall
ready to acquiesce in any decision / Nigh
think proper to make. If were to ofe
for Congress they were prepared to sup
port me with Their accustomed zeal and tru
heurtednes. THANK them all, from the bot
tom of my heart, whether they agreed o
f differed with me in the late contest, for thi
!, geaerous- confidence.
have delberated much on the question W
friends in other parts Of the Union arc divided il
opinion about the utility Of any services which
could render, at the present period in the Nation
= al Legislature. This state Of things, at home an
abroad, left me free 10 follow the impulse of m
; own feelings and the dictates ofmy own Judgment
These prompted me 10 remain IN private life i
coming to this resolution did not mean to impai
= the force ofthe obligation under which every cit
, zen, in my opinion, stood to the last Pickering q
human life, to dedicate bis best exorons TO tn
, seryicn of the Rennhc am rendv 10 net M cor