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The Arkansas advocate., 1831-05-25

 THE CABIhE ET.
MAJOR EAToN's LETTER,
sREstuS1Nc THE VAR DEPARTMENT, AND THE
 pREsIoENT's ANSWER.

sREstaNiNo THE VAR DEPARTMESr, AND THE
 PRESIDENTS ANSWER.
 JHushiagfoH CitH. A prik l7. 1881. Zz
 DEAR SIa:--iFour days ago comnu- ilicurcd to you my desire to rciInquIsii the duties of the War Department, and I now take occasion to repeat the request which was then made. lam not dispos-. cd, by any sudden withdrawal, 10 inter- rupt or rctard the business of the eifice.l \ short time will be sufficient, hope, fo enable yoG to direct your attention te- wards some person in whose capacity, industry, and friendly disposition, you may have confidence, to assist in the complicated and laborioas duties of your administration. Two CT three weeks. perhaps jess, may bc sufficient for the purpose
 In coming to this conclusion, candor demands of me to say, that 1t arises from no dissatisfaction entertained towards you--fromno misundcrstandinghetween Us. on any subject; nor from any dminu- tion, onmy part, of that friendship and confidence, which has ever beenreposed in you.
 entered your Cabinet, as is we'll known to you, contrary 10 my own wish es; and having nothing to desire either as it tregards myself or friends have ever since cherisheda a determination to avail myself of the first favorable moment, af- Ter yenr Aassaiisssii iisttss:asttiaa shenlll be in successful opcratios, to retire. It occurs to me, that the time is now at hand when. Imay do SO, with propriety, and in pro- per respect to you. Looking to the pre- sent state Of things--to the course Of your Administration, which, being fairly developed, is before the people. for ap- provai or condemnation cannot consid- CT the step am taking, objectionable, or, that it is one, the tendency of which can be to affect or iniure a course of pol .icy by you already advantageously com menccd, and which l hope will be car sried ont to the benefit and advancement Of the people.
 Rendering my sincere wishes for your prosperity and happiness. and for your successful efforts in the cause of your country.
 l am, very truly, your friend,
 ]. II. EATON.
 To tsDREw JACKSON,
 President of the United States.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-05-25
AIls. INGHAM's LETTER.
IEaahiaeion. .L,aaru ls. ]

Washington, .apa.u IS, 1891.
 STR:--in communicating to me. this morning, tue information of tic resign, 4ion of the Secretary of State and Sec retary of War, together with the req sons which had induced the former 6 take this Step, you were pleased to ob- serve that this proceeding was made known to me as one of those whom you had associated with you in the admins tration Of tho Government, and you sug- gesteA that would, after few days re- Hection. have afarther conversation wilh you on this subject. But, in recurring to the brief remarks made at the time, as well as to the letter ef resignation of the Secretary of State, which you were good enough to submit for my perusal. | have not been able to ascertain what particular matter was intended 10 be. proposed fer my reflection, as connected with this event. Under thcsc circum- stanccs.and being tiesirous oi avoiding tlle possibility of misapprehension, as to your views, would respectfully whether the measure aaopte2 Ivy the. Secretary of State and of War, ,H deem cd to involve considerations on which svol expect particular communication from me, and, If so, Of what natule.
 I have the honor to be, respectfully, your ob'tservant,
 To the pREsinENT of the U. $.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-05-25
Wgashipgtcn, . p,.il I9, 1881.

ssR:-I-am eratified te find myself entirely relieved. hy tic distinct expla- nations at the interview to which you invited me, to-day, from tho uaecy.ainty
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have tn b nor to be, repeatedly,
wAsH1NaroN. Anril Ieih. lsaI.

. WA5HIN0TON, A ri IyIh, 1871.
SIR; am gratified 10 find myself entirely relieved
by the distinct explanations ~ the interview 10 which
yu Invited e, today, from The uneerianiy rs 10 the
obi C oil your communication yesterday, which had
reerred to in my note Of last evening; aud have 10
make my acknowledgement for the Kindness with
wb'ch you have expressed your satisfaction with the
manner 10 which have discharged the duties Of he
station q which you bad thought proper 10 wife me-
and your conviction OF the public confidence in my
administration Of the Treasury Department 1 beg
leave, however, TO add, in my own Justification, for
not following the exsmple OF the Secretary Of ste
and Secretary ct War, 10 makiog voluntary tender
OF the resignation OF my office 5000 a. wss ae
qusined with heirs. that wholly unconscious Of
the sppl c,iop, 10 myself OF any OF the Teasns 90 far
as was aprYsed OF them, which had induced hem 10
withdraw from the rutlie service II, iberetrs seem-
ed TO be due 10 ny own character, which might tthsr
wise have been expo ed to unfavorabe impulaiions,
that should ond reason for resignog, In a distinct
expression OF your wish 10 that effect this wish has
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JACKSON TOWN MEETING.

"OW Federal Union II must be preserved 4"
~ general iowu meeting OF the democratic eiii i.
zens OF ths city and county Of Pnade phii ren llv
TO the RE-ELECTIoN Of ANDREW JACKSON 90 he
P!estency OF the United Slater, convened in Irds.
peDdenee Square on Mo day afternoon Is of ApfiI
at tour o'clock, In pursuance of public notice. and be-
ng The largest held In this city any occasion since
The second var Of our national Independence
HENRY ToLAND, Esq Piepdenl, assisted by HENRI
Horn, John sNdgIee, HIM Duane Ro6sJt Poffey,
ION Philip PeItz. Sea Joseph S. Riley John TboD1p
SON. George w. Rter, and YIN. j. Leiper, Es0rs.
as Wee President;
freeman Scot, Chs'le, Hedeiius, Peter Fitz and
i. w. l. Freeman, 10 Sscfetaties.
Ih' meeting being thus organized, janice Ps.s
Esq Addressed he chair in his usual eloquent and az.
pfoprihe manner and then Submitted he I'll owing pre-.
AmIie and Resolutions, which we're unanimously
sdnp' eds
Whereas, The period has arrived for the ei'izsDs OF
,bs commonwealth TO express their opinions upon sub
jet OF gtea and general Interest, tob TO themselves
and the people Of ~ ese UoieJ = ate4,-and
Whereas, the s ATE Of Pennsylvania, second 10 but
one Ia the eopfsderacy IN pout Of population and in.
Terror 10 bone her capital enterprise and resources he
regarded, ~ss he first 10 select and the most ardent
10 the support OF, the diHlugushed patriot who now
presides over the dssnies Of the nation ADD ~ here
lore reason to eok to him Tor the protection q br
DIN Interests; and
Wbreas, Wa ars satisfied that ANDREW JACK.
SON 10 whose virtue, tern republican integrity, aud
devoted alta hmVnt 20 The consiRu ion, place im PHI.
ell eonhd,nee, 10 only dsIoUsio he voics Of me
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On The o % vi ino. HENRY b. CHRIsr1AN,
E'q Of Lebanon, ChsrIs CITY County, 81 years Of
-ge.-A grohsman OF grea' resp .ciabliy, much be-
loved by his treSdt, and highly esteemed by bis ac-
qiain'ancss.
-, at Norfolk, on the 21st. inst. Col. ALBEIT
ALLMAND. On the morning OF his DEATH being on the
way to his Office through Bohery's lane he stepped ino
batber's shop, where, his practice he COM
menced TO shave himself, but had scarcely begun the
operation when he exclaimed that he was going to
iant,-tirew himself into chair, and requested the
man oil the shop to go instantly for a physician The
man obeyed, and in few minutes returned with
medical gentleInan-but the messenger OF death had
sped his errand--the vital spark was exinct-Tbe
fatal cause could not be distinctly traced by any indi-
cation that was visible about the deceased though no
reasonable doubt could be entertained that IL was the
rupture OF blood vessel ia immediate connex ion with
the heart
- VI dyspeptic consumption. at his residence In
Hanover on Sunday the 18th inst at 8 p NJ. Colonel
WILLIAM STARKE, in his forty-sixih year; who for
candour, integrity, and independence OF spirit had no
superior had been faithful Representative of his ma
tive county In the Legislature OF Virginia; for long
time; performed the duties of magistrate with dignity
ability, and interchangeable ndustrywas true patriot
and inexible Jetfcrsonian republican-in his do
nestle and social reati always supported an inesi-
mable characters and finally passed the valley and
shadow Of death, with phosophic foritude resignation
and composure, and declSred reliance his God for
eternal felicity IN a better world. He has left a wife
and nine sons 10 lament an irreparabe loss.
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ANNUNCIATIONS

Lewis Maxwell Qate Representative p. b. With.
cred, John Mays and Daniel Smith for the Congress
S'Cdl District OF Greenbrer and nine other counties:
VIM. Mccoy. for re election in the District of An
gusta, &c.-and Samuel b. T. Caldwell, late Delegate
from Loudoun is announced "on the authority OF
many oil the citizens of Prince William, Loudoun
Ger, the late Representative, is candidate for re- eec
ton
For H. Of Deiegates.-John w. Murdaugh is an
nounced as candidate for recollection in the county of
Noriok:-Grhth Dckerson of Scott as a candidate for
that ceunty:-Cummngs Gilmore as candidate for
Russell county:-Wm. McMahon and Joseph Cline. for
Rockingham.
Ssndte-Charles A. Stuart for the Senatorial District
Of Augusta aud Rockingham
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Secretary of War.
MR.. iNGHAM'S LETTER

WAsHINGroN, April Is 1881.
SIRE In communicating TO me, this morning the
Information OF the reign Of the Secretary OF ate
and Secretary OF War, together with the reasons
which had induced the former to lake this STEP you
pleased TO observe that This piocer ding was made
known 10 me as one OF those whom you had
with you in the Administered on OF the Goyefnme nj
and you suggested that would after few day. re-
Election, have further conversation With you on this
sui Ct But, In recurring to the brief remarks made
at tie time, F." well as to the letter Of redgnaton Of
me secretary OF State, which you were good enough
TO submit Tor my perusaI, have not been able to az
certain what particular matter YVES intended TO be pro-
posed for my reflection, connected with this event
ondsr these circumstances, and being desirous OF
avoiding the possibility Of msapprebe nsioo a, TO youf
views, would respectfully inquire wbetb err The mes-
sure adopted by the Secretary Of Sn,e aud Of War; 10
deemed to involve consider stons wbcb you expect
aparcnlsr communication from me, and, II 60, OF what
nature.
have tn b. nor to be, respectfully,
-
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To ANDREW JACKSON,
President of the United States.
wAsH1NoroN CRY Anr;, q

WASHINGTON CITY, April 8, 1881.
DEAR SIR: Your letter Of yesterday was received
and have carefully considered it. When you convers
ed with me the other day the subject Of your with
drawing from the cabinet, expressed to you sincere
desire that you would well consider of for however
reluctant am to be deprived of your services, can
not consent to retain you contrary to your wishes and
inclination to remain, particularly well know that
in 1929, when invited you TO become member of
my cabinet you objected and expressed desire to be
ing solicitation.
An acquaintance with you, of twenty years standing
assured me, that in your honesty, prudence capacity
discretion and Judgment could safely rely and confde
have not been disappointed. With the performance
oil your duties, since you have been with me, | have
been fully satisfied and go where you will, be your
destiny what il may my best wishes will always attend
you.
VIII avail myself OF the earliest opportunity to OBJ
tain some qualified friend succeed YOU; and until
them must solicit that the acceptance Of your resgna-
ton be deferred
am very sincerely and respectfully your friend,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Major j. H. EATON,
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FOR THE ENQUIRER.
THE NEXT CONGRESS-

II must he source Of qualification to tho friends o
ate Nighit-to those who in favor OF Free T., AIDE
and Equsl Rigbls--who are advocates for spplicitv
and eooDoBy IN The Standardization Of our Governme d
ADD enemies to The proiuston and wants OF the public
ION % 70 see that there 10 prospect Of the services Of
John Randolph Of Roanoke being engaged in this next
Congress MIR. Randolph has announced 10 bi, for
mer constituents, through bic friend, William Leigh.
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sir Your letter OF this date, by your son Is Just
receiyed-acconpanyiug II Is your commission. The
sending Of the latter was not necessary; Il is your
private property, and by no means 10 be considered
part OF the archives Of the Government Acco dinghy
return 1t.
Ihere Is one expression In your letter to which
TAKE leave to except did not, as to yourself express
WISH mat you should retire The Secretary Of State
and Of War, having rendered their rssisnsdons 70.
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II the TesiguaGoo Of mr. Van Buten has no o'ber
effect. may save the Public at sas, from great deal
OF ibk-sbsd about the abuse Of The influence Of his
high tfiee. We shall longer b-sr him painted, like
Satan, performing the ear Of the President W. shall
no longer hear o. hs "ed ding The authority al wash
iDg;on. for his PersoDai sggrand cement We shalt
scarcely be Informed OF his slaloniuE bis creatures
and psrasiies throughout lie country. We shall
scarcely be remiodsd OF I" Mr. Van BDren's position
10 the Cab0e', and the ufiu nee whe b he was cup.
posed 10 exercise over the Safe, the War, and the
Post Office Department, (the sources Ct emolumeni TO
the Press with the direct iuusnce Of he
snd expecsois, eslstug 10 HE BEHALF tools and sup.
portes W. shall perhaps, no longer be amused with
the story Of {" how many OF the pspsrs which print
he laDs Of The u s. are under thu appointment Of Mr.
Ven Borea" bis erdetng from ee',sin Editor the
pronje that he would not disposs q biz Press ''o suy
P'rson OF persons hostile 60 his inteTests" Of h be.
log The S,ore,ary's constant practice on such oc.
fdstOns"-sod OF his " abusing The patronage Of the
Goyrrfmeni, To buying up lhs pubic PfesS."-Ws
hal pIey zee 'b suggestion repeat d. although
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RESIGNATION OF THE CABINET.

UtIUTb correspondence
between the President and Secretary of tie Navy, on
the subject OF the reorganization OF the Cabinet.
". S. Ttiegrdph.
WAsHINeToN, April 10Th, 1881.
SIR In the interview which | had the honor to
hold with you this morning, understood il to be your
hxed purpose TO reorganize your Cabinet and that
myself IL was your wish that should retire from the
administration of the Navy Department
Under these circumstances take pleasure in tender
ing TO you the commission, which, unsolicited on my
part, you we're pleased 10 confer on me.
have the homer to be,
With great respect, yours, &c.
JOHN BRANCH.
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Rolln C. Mallary, for many years member of the
House oil Representatives OF the United States from
Vermont and recently reelected to the sane honora
bic place, died in Baltimore the evening of the 18th
instant in the Alb year of his age He had been verv
III Tor some time before the adjournment Of congress-
after which he removed to the house of a near re-
atve and friend in this city, where every kindness was
bestowed ON himand he after had great comfort
IN the attendance OF his lady, who proceeded hilher for
that purpose. His remains were deposited in a vail,
on Monday morning last, in the presence of not nu-
merous but very respectable assembage of citizens (be
cause OF inc shortness OF the notice of such intenon
the following being the -bearers-Mr qrcher chief
justice oil the Baltimore district; Mr. Steudrt mayor
OF tie city; MIR Moore, president of the second branch
OF me city council; Mr. Morris, president OF the first
branch OF the city council; Mr.. Ho,Cnyd member of
the last congress, and his old friend the writer of this
notice and editor of the "Regiser"
MT Malary was among the elder members Of Con-
gress; and, for the last FIVE six years. chairman of
the very Important committee on manufactures.
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hooks. PAPER, SIXTIES &c.

HD I. SMITH Date Collins s. Coz has just opened
Fac veiy large additional supply OF Books, Paper
SlGps, Blank u oks, etc. all OF which, together with
he Stock recently pur hasd Of Collins Co. will be
disposed Of he favofa Is terms and AT prices
l4tsly much reduced.
The attention o. county dealers, teachers, and pa
ren'f, Is particularly called 10 the school book dopsrs
meD', which has received many additions, and now
nprsrs most Of the recent publications. Oilers will
be added, as they is'ns from Tho American frees.
4 ls'gs supply Of Wrapping Paper hss bsen receiV-
ID, sitting ~ crown and double crown straw, cap,
sud medium blue, medium ard imperial white, Ken
ti.h cap, or IronmonRefs' pos.- fee, and common
wrapping paper OF ibs usual sze.
T. s. Nill end.avor 70 d. servo, and trusts he will
conf oe 10 be favored With the trdsrs OF tie friends
and customers Of the recent irm
April 10 49, tid
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hat he will rsprssent them Ia the rsxt Cspgrsss
should they desire l.. That they will desire T., there
can be scarcely shadow Of doubt. Mt B,uidir, who
has represented the District for the Two Ia year.
which Mr.. Rudolph has 90 long and 20 faithfully
served 10 Of the same politics with Mr.. Randolph upon
the subject OF State Sovereignty and Federal Aothori.
". Upon the two great questions OF the TsiiH add
Internal improvement, they to accord precisely
IN sentiment. Then 10 10 question for the Dsuic,
which one Of th m.n serve you wi h most
ability! In deciding tbis question. ,h-rs can be no
are acquainted with Me-. B9uldin will readily sdmi
that he Is msn o! lucid end logical nint OF honest
design and fearless in his march 10 his object, YET h..
cannot bs compared with the o .a.cr OF R.an,ke. TO-
mastery concept on, towering e'oqu nee, and
cessful effort against intrigue snd corruption. We
now upon times PR goant with III ,hai Is dear 10 LII
oerty. We see corrup ion making rspd ride. In ou
government. Our Republican simpl city Is oyersba-
dowed, and apprehe tlt lcst the spirit OF
Federal Constitution should wither under splendid
schemes srd grand views which have tendency to
onselidation the sword OF s ale then be put Ia
the hands Of The sblest chsmpions-tbo,e who will
cut their way through the strongest phalsnx and
charge homo directly upon, tho gigantic power. Let
Mr.. Randolph be OF those CHI mpons who shall be
ar aed ard mar hailed for the mighty comba'. Lei
Virgins have him to head and lead her forces in the
next Congress. Let the ID s'rict which has so Iona
claimed him a. her own son, accept OF his offer, aud
cal him % her setviee-the service Of Vrgnia--ibe
service OF the nation. Mr.. Bovldin and his f'iepd.
should not complain II lie the duty o. the District to
choose Mr. Randolph for their Representative, If they
believe he can further their interest and the interes,
Of her whole people more efectualy than Mr. Boul
DIN. Mr.. Bouldin has comulsiGed OF the m,uner in
which the aonuncation Of Mr. Randolphs willingness
to serve his old constituents 10 the next Cor ess
n ade II Is regretted that Mr.. Bouldin so construed
the annuncation as 10 6ud in IL dsrespeet 10 himself
IL thought ere tits that he has thai be iabored
under wrong impressons-,hat his construction of the
matter was not just one. The people seem
satisfied upon this subj-ct-,hat Mr. B,uldn ouyh
not to have taken cffsnce at thu msnner in which the
roiee was promulgated to the District. A, this par
ticuar juncture, is thought Mr. Randolph would be
signaly useful not only in aresting the rapid strides
OF he Federal Government to ,olidaop, and the
by the cvtrthrow Of the Sovereignty Of the ae.
but in checking the prodsaiiy OF the Government in
the appropriation TO claimants No one w'o hs. OBJ
served the numerous claimants and the slight preex.
tor the demands. aud the spirit which unaffected by
Congress to gire. but must be startled the preceden
which Is threatened TO 10 established in relation
er-An on, rous pen.ion list is unfurl.d - HE
view. HOMO
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MAJOR EATON'S LETTER,
Re'tgnng the War Depa, tmenf, and the Presidents


WAsHINeroN CRY, 7th April, 1881.
DEAR siR.-Four days ago I communicated TO you
my desire to relinquish the duties of the War Depart
ment, and now take occasion TO repeat the request
which was then made. am not disposed, by any sud
den withdrawal to interrupt reard the business
Office short time will be sufficient, hope to enable
you to direct your attention towards pei SON in
whose capacity, industry, and friendly disposition YOU
may nave confidence to assist in the complicated and
laborious duties Of your administrations Two or three
weeks, perhaps less, may be sufficient for the purpose
In coming to this conclusion, candor demands OF me to
say mat arises from no dissatisfaction entertained to-
ward you--from no misunde standing between u.s. on
any subject nor from any dimuniton my part that
friendship and confidence, which has been repos.
ed in you.
Ientered your cabinet as is well known to YOU con.
trary to my own wishes and having nothing TO desire
either as II regards myself friends, have ever since
cherished determination to avail myself of the first
favorable moment after your Administration should be
In successful operaon 10 retire. Ii occurs to me- that
the time is now at hand when may do so with pro-
priety, and in proper respect YOU Looking 10 the
present state OF thingsto the of your Adm MIS-
'raton, which, being fairly developed, is before the
people, for approval condemnation cannot consider
the step am taking Objectionable or, that II is one
the tendency OF which can be TO affect ipure course
OF policy by you already advantageously commenced
and which hope will be carried out TO the benefit and
advancement OF the people.
rendering my sincere wishes for your prosperity and
happiness and for your successful efforts in the cause
OF your country.
am, very truely, your friend,
J. II. EATON.
To ANDREW JAcRsoN
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We understand from gentleman just return ed from
hat MT Randolph expected 10 sail in the Packet
of the 18th Of the month for ST. Petersburg
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FROM EUROPE.-The reports brought from Flush
ing to Now Bedford, of France having joined the Bel
declared war against France, are to say the least Of
hem III APPLICABILITY, premature. France may declare
war against Austria-and the public spirit of the French
fe0pe begins to be restless and rife for such
There is strong disposition in France to assist the
Poles-lt Is doubtful whether the Perrier Ministry
viii be able TO Withstand the popular torrent and pre-
serve the peace OF the country-By the last accounts
the Poles appear TO be the vantage ground The
Russians had not taken Warsaw, nor crossed the Wis
tula-and it IS said, were on the retreat
In Ene'ant, there was much TAX oil a dissolution OF
the Parliament 10 tina. event, the An,i-Reformers
would be thrown much INFO the miaori,v a, 10 be
unable 20 make way against Parliamentary R.Lrm
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marked 10 you. hat felt 10 b udlspsusbls to rs-or
ganize my Cabinet. ProPer-hst Il had come In harmo
nously, and ~ unit; and part about leave
me, which on Tomorrow would be ed, . re.
Organization was necessary to guard against misrepre
'ebtstion These were my remarks. made to you In
csndor aud inceiy. Your letter gives different i'm
PER TO my words
ins the eru-s OF The ofiic- until successor can be
c'rd. o. hi. SUI shoud be clad to know your
views. sm, very respectfully, You're,
ANDREW JACKSON.
The ii d. JOHN BRANCH,
Secrea ry Of the Navy.