Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-17
From the National hatelhgencef Of yesterday.
FURTHER DISCLOSURES.

From the National Idelhgsncef Of yesterday.
FURTHER DISCLOSURES.
The Southern mail Of Saturday brought US
Raleigh paper containing the following:
From the North Carolina ''Siar."
Gov. BRANcH.-The following letter from the
Hon. John Branch. late Secretary of the Navy.
70 gentleman in this city, has been handed to US
for publication:
Nh Dear Sir-You have, no doubt, before
this, seen in the papers accounts OF the resiSha-
t,ons of the Secretary Of State and the Secretary
AT War. aud the dismissal of the other members
of the Cabinet.
The letters Of the two former, addressed to
the President of the United States, present their
reasons; and the motives for the dismissal ct the
others are assigned in the answer OF the Presl-
dent to the Secretary of the Treasury and my
self In these the President admits that the dis
missed officers have faithfully discharged their
respective duties; but iutimates that the want OF
harmony in the Cabinet, and the protection OF the
two retiring Secretaries "trom UNJUST miseon.
ceptions and malignant Misrepresentation"
made il necessary the Others should go out also
So far as regards the members of the Cabinet,
this measure is comparatively OF little moment.
1t is, however, matter of deep concern as al
iectipp the character of the Government. In
this point of view the American people have
rinht to know the whole truths from whence me
altered dlscord originated; by whom, and Tor
what purpose, it has been fOstcred: and IN what
respect anil wherefore il has been connected with
the public administration OF the affairs OF the
Nation. The President is bound to make these
explanations to the people.
If il were intended to be intimated that am
responsible for the want ct harmony IN the Ca0i-
net, the charge is unjust. deny that pursued
a course that Invited hostility. On tie contrary,
| went as far as man Of honor could 90, in en-
,leayoring TO promote good understanding and
cordial oiicia cooperation with all the Members
of the Cabinet. But it seems | was expected to
u, stu, farther, and not doing so, 1t has been held
rood cause for my dismissal. 1t it's asked, why
i did not abandon the Cabinet. and expose TO the
world the malign influences by which 1t was en-
barrassed: / wO-id reply. that constantly look
cd forward to favorable change. That esPe-
cially Irel,ed for this upon the wisdom, hrmness
and Justice of the Chief Magistrate. l have
been disappointed. | have had the deep motl-
hcation to see him sr,.jualy discarding from his
counsels and friendship his old and long tired
supporters, and throwing himself into the arms
Of persons whose cold-hearted selishness and
artihces vere played off upon him for true and
faithful services.
Rest assured. however, that whatever may be
the public Judgment as to the merits of this ques-
ton. no consideration arising from personal feel
inc will induce me to take course which should
not believe calculated to maintain the character
and promote the interest of the State which gave
me birth.
Business Of Importance. especially as enabling
me to settle down permanently IN North Caroii-
ma. will probably require my presence IN len
nessee, where may be de tanned until August
next. Ga my return to my family. hope to
meet YOU. when shall be highly gratihed to re-
new that social and friendly intercourse, which
heretofore, so much to my satisfaction, has sub
sisted between US.
In the mean time, bee YOU to receive assur-
ances of great respect and esteem.
JOHN BRANCH.
To the Letter of Mr. Branch, it is rumored,
will soon be added an exposition, by Mr. Ing
ham. of the causes of the late dissolution Of the
Cabinet No commentary can add force to the
expressions made use of by Mr.. Branch. Any
attempt, on the contrary. to make his language
clearer would but detract from the strength
which it derives from its simplicity. plainness,
and directness. We therefore abstain for the
present from any observations upon it.
We have not conversed with ether Mr.. Ing
ham or Mr.. Branch since their dismission from
office; but we know, if they have spark of hu-
man pride or feeling about them, that they must
feel indignant at the treatment they have receiv-
ed. Oar conjecture is confirmed, beyond doubt,
as TO one of them. by the above interesting expo
stion; and it can hardly be doubted that kin
dred feeling prrvades the bosom of Mr. lngham.
1t is said that he. too, like his late colleague in
office, is about to return home without waiting, as
he had been desired to do, for his successor.
THE CROPS AND THE WEATHER.