Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-20
DOMESTIC.

Of the gisature his acceptance OF the appointment
to the Department Of State of the U. s.. and
his resignation Of the office OF governor of this
state, aud of regent of the University.
The message is document Of singular peril
nency, expire sizing, with felicity OF language
rarely equslled, the wishes and feelings OF the
ritter on an occasion ct much interest TO the peo
pIe of the state and Of the nation.
The withdrawal from cur councils of one, who,
as functonary and citizen, enjoys, in so large
a sense, the respect. esteem, and confidence OF
his native state, is an engrossing topic; but We
shall not attempt. at this time, to add any thing
10 the expression OF the public feeling, con.
yeyed, in manner so just and gratifying, through
the proceedings of the legislature.
Lieut. Governor Throop, i'm compliance with
the constitutional provision, yesterday entered
upon the discharge of the executive duties. His
address, upon this occasion, and upon the resena-
ton Of the Office of president Of the Senate, it at
fords pleasure TO lay before our readers. II is
production, which, for sound views of public
policy. and just principles OF government and Of
political conduct, will receive scarcely any thing
less than the universal appreciation Of the people
At this time, when false speculation and worse
example are abroad, and political proligacy seeks
TO ei1ace old, tried and sound principles and land.
marks, this address is particularly seasonable. 1t
10 the voice OF patriotism, OF official purity, aud
political fidelity.
In the Senate, the Hon. Charles Stebbins was
chosen President pro tenn; and taking the
chair appropriately addressed that body. f-irsms.
LEGISLATURES OF NETWORK.
IN SENATE.-2hmrsday. AInrch l2
RESIGNATION OF THE GOVERNOR
The following message was received from go
vernon Van Buren,
TO THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY,
Conference.-The President, with the advice
and consent Of the Senate, has appointed me Sec
Rotary OF State for the United States, and have
felt it my duty to accept the unsolicited and dis
tinguished honour which has thus been conferred
upon me.
This decision makes il necessary that I shonll
resign the Office of governor Of this state to which
I have recently been elected.
The high and just distinction universally ac-
corded to this Office, and the fiatterng manner i'm
| which il was bestowed upon me by the people,
are ofthemseves sufficient to impose upon me in the
step am about To take. responsibility of the most
impressive character. But these considerations.
imposing as they are, ere atty enhanced by the
| deep consciousness entertain Of the many and
! unmerited tavours conferred upon me by this nv
native state-favours which have excited on nv
part. feelings Of gratitude, that will, hope be as
permanent in their influence as they were lust
and sincere in their conception. The latter por-
ton Of my public life having been chiefly devot-
ed to the affairs of the general governments, in
duige the hope that the place to which have
been called will enable me to make n,yself more
useful not only to fellow citizens of the Uni
on, but TO the people of this State. than could be
in my present station. For although the State
OF New-York, from the extent of her territory
the abundance oil her resources, and the magnitude
| ments OF great empire, and already presents in
terests deserving the highest care; yet under our
eontederated system, these very considerations
give 10 her paramount interest in the Just OPERA
/ ton OF the federal government. It is therefore
under the full conviction that constituents are
at least as deeply interested in the successful con-
duct OF the important affairs with which I am
hereafter TO he connected, as in the administration
| oil those which appertain to the chief magistracy
OF this state. that have come to the conclusion
already stated. And with these impressions as to
| the course OF public duty, do hereby resign the
office OF governor of the state of New-York to-
seIher with that of the university thereof
ihe lew months, during which the executive
power has been entrusted to my hands, have been
sedulously devoted to the service Of the state
| though cannot hatter myself so far as | am in
dividuaiiy concerned that much has as yet been
done to promote the public good. I have howe
yer the best reasons to hope for the most benef-
ciai results 10 constituents from our joint la
oours, and more especially from the efforts which
you will continue to make in this respect. This
confidence Is Justly increased by the conviction
that leave the executive department in the
hands OF one with whose character and qualifica-
tons have long been intimately acquainted. II
ample talents and soand discriminating judgmen nj
Ill integrity and singleness of purpose, and truly
republican principles. furnish any just grounds for
expecting safe administration OF the government,
That expectation, l am persuaded, may, in the
present instance, be fully INDUCED.
Having thus surrendered the trusts with which,
my sincere Acknowledgements for the uniform
courtesy and kindness with which YOU have Coon
Grated with me in the discharge of orr public dt-
ties; and let me add the assurance that in whate-
yer situation may be placed, the interest and
the glory of NewYorls shall be the objects O,
my uhceasin5 socitude and most vigilant TONS
M. VAN BUREN.
Albany, March II. 1929.
ihe message having been read by the clerk Mr.
Oliver offered the following resolutions.
ReSOIreR. That fhe Senate hav. ,y;,naysaJ 81,
hdeliy s distinguished ability with which his ex-
ceiiency Martin Van Buren, has discharged the
duties OF the Office Of governor of this state; that
ihey entertain the highest respect for his virtues
and talents; and tender to him their earnest wish
that ne may enjoy full measure of happiness and
prosperity IN the new sphere of public duty TO
which he is about to be removed
RESOLVED, That whilst the Senate entertain a
deep sense OF the loss which the councils of this
state Will sustain in the resignation of her late
distinguished chief magistrate, they are free to
express their decided appreciation of the decision
ne has made; and they cherish the confident ex-
pectation that the interests Of this state and of
the whole American confederacy, will receive
permanent advantage from the application of his
talents TO the arduous and important duties TO which
he has been called.
Mr.. Maynard moved 10 lay the resolutions on
the .aoie. lie said he was not prepared TO act up
on them, and wished time for their examination
S!r. Hayden expressed a similar wish. Messrs.
oIiver, ihroop aud Stebbns opposed the motion and
u was lost, ayes A, noes ~, as follows:
AfES-Messrs. Boughton, Hyden, Maynard,
NOES-Messis L. p. AIlen, s. Allen. BENTON Pc.
gardus. Eaton, Enos, Hager, Hart, Hubbard. Ma
Their, McCariy, McMariin, Oliver, Porter, Rex
ford, Sanford, Schenck, Siebbins Tlroop Todd
warren. Waterman, Wheeler, Woodward-24.
Mr.. Maynard then called for division of the
question on the resolutions, observing that he
moi tfnfa FOL- D.