Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-26

look upon the defeat OF Preston, as giving nullca-
ton its corp de grace, It's strong hold, rejoice
at the evcnt-for that gentem1n its boldest,
most thorough and VIC believe ublest champion
!, TIE ABDICATIQN.
, The Washington papers of Saturday, contain Mr.
lnghams letter OF resignation, with previous one,
uni the Presidents reply. It appears frcm these
documents That Mr. ingham roas requested 10 resign,
as no doubt Mr. Branch was, a.so. What we said
the other day, therefore fully Continued
that The motives of Messrs. Van Buren, and Eat on,
were different from those of Messrs. Inghum and
Branch. Mr. Berrien Is in Georgia. or he too, it ~
, supposed, would have resigned
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1881.
SIR: 10 communicating to me, this morning. the
information of the resignation of the Seere-
tary of State and Secretary of WAR topcthef
with the Which had induced the former to
take this step, you pleased observe that this
proceeding made known to me as one Of these
whom you had associated with you in the adminis-
traton OF the Government, and you suggested that
L would, after few days reflection, have further
conversation with you on This subject. But, in re-
curing to the brief remarks made at The time,
well as to the letter OF resignation Of the Secretary
of State, which you good enough 10 submit fo-
my perusa have not been able to ascertain what
particular matter was intended 10 be prop sed by my
reflection connected with this event. Under
these circumstances and being desiECGs Ct avoiding
he possibility OF mlsapprehenslon to your views
would respectfully inquire whether the measure
> adopted by The Secretary of State and Of War, is
ueo.na,, - involve considerations which you ex-
OF what nature.
have the honor to be, respectfully youz .,.. =:
serV't S. D. fNGHAM
TO the President Of the U S.
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1881.
SIR: | am gratiiicd 10 fad myself entirely rcev-
ed, by the distinct explanations the interview To
which you invited me-, TO day, from the uncertainty
C as to the object of your communication yesterday,
it which had referred to my Of last evening;
and have to make acknowledging for the kindness
" with which you have expressed your satisfaction 9Th
% the manner in which have discharged the duties Of
p the station to which you have though proper in
vlte me, and your conviction of the public conf
dence IN my administration of he Treasury b part
ment Ibeg leave however, to add 10 my own JUS
lie tfcaton, for net following the example of the Sec
Is rotary of War, In making a voluntary tender tbs
j., resignation OF my office as | acqualntsl
y with theirs that was wholly unconscious of he
application to myself of any of The rcasons so far
Il was apprised of them, which mad induced them
to withdraw from the public service II, therefcfe,
seemed TO be due to character whicli rnjqft
otherwise have been exposed TO uniayorable imuu-
tatIons, that should find reason for resigning in
distinct expression of your wish tc that effect; this
WISH has now been frankly announced ard has ena.
bed me to place my retirement on its true ground.
have, therefore the honor of rendering 10 YOU nv
resignation Of the Office of Secretary ofthp Treasnrv
of the United States, which you will be pleased to
accept. TO take effect as : my services NAV be
dispensed with consistently with your views of public
interest.
: l seize the occasion to offer you nv thanks for
the many testimonials have received of your kind
ness and confidence, during official connexion and
especially for the renewed assurance this day of the
same sentiment. s d. INGHAM
I His Exceency ANDREW JACKSON,
President u. S.
WAsHIKeroN, April Goth. 1881
sIa Late last evening had the honor to receive your
letter of that date rendering your resignation of the
office of Secretary of the Treasury. When the re-
sgnat0ns Of the Secretary of State and Secretary Of
War were rendered, considered fully the reasons
offered, and all the circumstances connected with the
subject. After mature deliberation, concluded to
accept those designations But then this conclusion
was come to, it accompanied with a convictioD
that / mast entirely my cabinet Its member
had been invited by me TO the stations they occupied-
IT had come together in great harmony, and as unit
Under the circumstances in which found myself
could not but perceive the pronriety of selecting
cabinet composed Of entirely materials as being
calculated, in this respect least, command public
confidence and satisfy public opinion. either
could be insensibe to the fact that to permit tyo
only to retire, would be to afford room for unjust
misconceptions and malignant misep presentations con.
corning the influence of their particular presence
upon the conduct of public affairs. Justice to the
individuals whose pubic spirit had impeled them to
tender their designations, also required then, in my
opinion the decision which have stated, however
painful TO my own feelings It became necessary that
should frankly make known to you the whole
subject.
In accepting Of your resignation it is with grcat
pleasure that bear testimony to the integrity and
zeal with which you have managed the fiscal con
Germs Of the nation. In your discharge Of all the du-
ties Of your Office, over which have any control,
have been fully satisfied; and your retirement YOU
carry with you my best wishes for your prosperity
and happiness.
It's expected that you will continue to dischare
the duties Of your Office until successor is appoi,
ted.
have the honor to be, with great respect, your
most obcditut servant
ANDREW JACKSON,
SAM d. ISGHAT
Secretary Of the Treasury.
+ The Pennsylvania State Loan of So Ss161. for the
prosecution OF internal improvements nas been taken
by Inc Bank OF PeRnsy lYania at premium Of SIX per
cent
me boiler Of the steamboat Stranger, proceedi g
rom rev Orleans to Monre, W ash, exploded Ens
kt1ea ten OF The Hands besides ssd dg several Fas-