Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-05-18

my cabinet It's members had been invited by me to the stations they occuped-it had come together in great harmony, and as a unit. Under the circum- stances in which found myself | could not but perceive the proprety of selecting cabinet compos- ed of entirely new materials, as being calculated in this respect at least, to command public confidence and satisfy public opinion. Neither could be n- sensible to the fact, that to permit two only to retire. would be to afford room for unjust misconceptions and malignant interpretations concerning the n- duence of their particular presence upon the con duct of public affairs. Justice to the individuals whose public spirit had impeled them to tender their resgnations, also required ihen in my opinion, the decision which l have stated however painful to my own feelings, it became necessary that l should frankly make known to you the whole subject.
 In accepting your resignation. It is with great pleasure that bear testimony to the integrity and zeal with which you have managed the fiscal con cerns of the naton In your discharge of all the du- ties of your office over which l have any control I have been fully satisfied; and in your retirement you carry with you my best wishes for your prosperity and happiness.
 It is expected that you will continue to discharge the duties of your office until is appoint ed have the honor to be- with great respect, your obedient servant.
 ANDREW JACKSON. SAMUEL D. INeHAM, Secretary ofhe Treasury
 WASHINGTON, April 19, 1881 Sir.-In the interview which I had the honor to hold with you this morning, I understood it to be your fixed purpose to reorganize your cabinet, and that to myself it was your wish that should re- tire from the administration of the Navy Depart ment.
 Under these circumstances, I take pleasure in ten- .taI my part, you were pleased to confer on me. have the honor to be, with great respect yours &c.
 JOHN BRANCH. To the PRESIDENT, U. S.
 WASHINGTON. April 19 1881. Sir.-Your letter of this date, by your son, is just it is your cemmission.-- The sending of the latter was not necessary; it is your own private property, and by no means to be considered part of the archeves of the Government. Accordingly return it.
 There is one expression in your letter to which take leave to except l did not, as 10 y0urseJ eA- press d wish that you should retire. The Secretary of State, and of War, having rendered their resig nations, remarked to you that felt it to be inds pensable to reorganze my Cabinet, proper,-that it had come in harmoniously, and as q unit and as part was about to leave me, which on tomorrow would be announced, u reorganization was necessa " to guard against misrepresentation. These were my remarks made to you in candor and sincerity.- Your letter gives different import to my words. Your letter contains remark as to your perform ing the duties of the office until successor can be selected. On this subject I should be glad to know your views. am, very respectfully yours,
 ANDREW JACKSON. The Hon. JOHN BRANCH, Secretary of the Narr.
 WASHINGTON, April 19, 1881. Sir.-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of this date in answer to mine of the same In reply to your remark that there is one express sion in my letter to which you must except, would respectfully answer that l gave what understood to be the substance of your conversation. did not pretend to quote your language.
 regret that misunderstood you in the slightest degree; 1 however stand corrected, and cheerfully accept the interpretation which you have given to your own expression.
 shall freely continue my best exertons to dis charge the duties of the Department, until you pro- vid successor.
 have the honor to be, with the greatest respect your Obedent servant.
 JOHN BRANCH Tv tho PnEsIDEET U. s.
 WASHINGTON, April 20, 163l Sir.-Late last evening, l had the honor to re- ceive your letter of that date, rendering your resig nation of the office of Secretary of the Navy.
 When the resignations of the Secretary of State and Secretary of War were rendered, consideied
  connected with the subject. After mature delibera- tion concluded to accept those resgnations. But when this conclusion come to, 1t was accompa- nied with conviction that must entirely renew my Cabinet It's members had been invited by me to the stations they occupied-it had together in great harmony and unit. Uuder the circum- stances in which found myself, could not but per ceive the propriety of selecting a cabinet composed of entirely new materials, being calculated in this respect at least, to command public confidence and satisfy public opinion Neither could be insensi- be to the fact that to permit two only to retire would be to afford room for unjust misconceptions and ma lignant interpretations concerning the influence of their particular presence upon the conduct of pub lie affairs Justice to the individuals whose public spirit had impelled them to tender their resigna- tions 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 my view of the whole subject. In accepting your resignation it is with great plea sure that bear testimony to the integrity and zeal with which you have managed the concerns of the Navy. In your discharge of all the duties of your office, over which have any control, have been fully satised and in your retirement you cary with you my best wishes for your prosperity and happi- ness It is expected that you will continue to dis charge the duties of your office until your successors appointed. have the honor to be, with great re- spect, your most obedent servant,
 ANDREW JACKSON
 JOHN BRANCH, Secretary of the Nary
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