Litchfield enquirer., 1831-05-05

of Slate and oT War upon the late blow up" in the C,anet, We now give those of the two other Secro' taries. ,.s..-..
 wAsHIxeroN, April Ie, 1881.
 Sir: In communicating tO me, this morning the inc crmation of the resignation of the Secretary Of State and Secretary of War, together with the reasoes which had induced the former to take ts step' ysn were pleased tO observe that this proceeding wns made known to me as one of those whom you had ass0ea- ted with you tn the administration ot the Uovernmen and you suggested that would, alter lew days renee ,iou have further conversation with you on his suD iect But in recurring lO the brief remarks maHe ~ ,be tme as well the letter Ot resignatlom o ' Secretary of State, which you were gcII ,o ascer. ta;n what mart cular matter intended to ne ProPo sed for my reflection, as connected wnh !hs eSeH,: Under these circ"mstanees' ana neMs ,s ,o vo"r views would respectfully inquire whether the meas ure adopted by the Secretary Of State aud Of War; deemed to involve considerations On w"'c" yoI eAFe n particular cOmmun icatiOn from me, and, Il so' "t what nature.
 have the honor be, respcctfnlly yCur 0'I scrvti
 70 the President ef Ahs z. g.
 WAsHlNGToN. April I9, 1881.
 Sir: am gratifed to fad myself entirely rciIeveds by the distinct explanations ut the interview to which you invited me, to-day, from the uncertainty as 10 me object of your communication yesterday, which hat referred to in my no!e oi last eHen"s anu nave t1 make my acknowledgements for the kindness with which you have expressed your satisfaction with the manner in which have discharged the duties oG the station to which you had thought pr"per to 'nY'e me- and your conviction Of the public confidence in my administration of the Treasury Department. beg leave however, to add, in my own j,'st'fcat'on i"r following the example of inc Secretary of State and Secretary of War, N making voluntary tender of the resignation "fmy ofice soon as l was ar- uuainted with theirs, that wholly unconscious of as was appraised of them, which had induced them withdraw from the public seTYice 1t, therefore, seemed to be due 10 my own character, wh'ch might otherwise have been exposed unlavorahlc im,Mia- that GnH for distinct expression of your wish to that effect ths has now been frankly announced, and has enabled me to place my retirement on it's true ground. have, therefore, the honor of rendering tn you my resignation of the office Of Secretary of the Treasury ofhe United States, which you will be pleased tO ac- cept 10 take effect as soon as my services may be s pensed with, consistently with your views of the public interest.
 I seize the occasion offer you my thanks for the ] many testimonials have received Of your kindness and confidence, during official connexOn, and es- pecialy for the renewed assurance this day ot the same sentiment. s.D INGHAM. Iiis Ercellency Andre,o Jackson, President z. &.
 WASHINGTON, April 2Oth, 1881. SIR Late last evening had the honor 10 receive your letter Of that date, rendering your resignation "t the office of Secretary of the Treasury. When the resgnalos of the Secretary of State and Secretary of War rendered, considered fully the reas"ns offered, and all the circumstances connected win the suljec Alter mature deliberaiion, concluded to accept those rcsgna,ons. Bot when this conclusion | was come to, 1t accompanied with conSciIon | that must entirely renew my cabinet. IIs members had been invited by me to tue stations they occ"ped- t had come together in great harmony and as un't l Under the circumstances in which found myself, cou Id not but perceive the proprety oG selecting cabinet composed of entirely new materials as betn2 calculated. in this respect least, to command puh'c confidence and satisfy public opinion. Neither couhS
 be nsensibe 10 the fact that, to permit two only to retire, would be 10 afoi room for unjust msconcep" l tons and malignant interpretations concerning | the influence of their particular presence upon me conduct of public affairs. Justice 10 the individuals whose public spirit had impced them to iender their resgna,ions, also required then, in my opinion, tho decision which have siated however I,aintul tO my own feelings, it became necessary that should frank I y mako known to you Ihe whole subject. In accepting of your resignation, u Is with greae pleasure that bear testimony the integrity and zeal with which you have managed the fiscal concerns Oi the natioA. In your discharge Of all the duties OE been fully satisfied aud in your retirement you carry with you my best wishes for your prosperity and hap pincss.
 It is expected that you will continue to discharge the duties of your office until s appointed
 have the honor 10 be, with great respect, your ANDREW JACKSON. SAM'L D. lNGHAJ, Secretary of the Treasury.
 WASHINGTON, April l9, 1881.
 Sir :-In the interview which had the honor t0 hold with you this morning, understood to he your fixed purpose to reorgamize your Cabinet an, Ihaf as to myself it your wish that should reiiye GO,n the administration of the Navy Department.
 Under these circumstances. take pleasure in ten. dering to you the commission which, unsolicited On my part, you were pleased to confer on me.
 have the honor to bc,
 With great resI crt, ycnrs &e: ,
 To the President U. s. ..s