Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1834-07-03


consequence, no doubt, Of tive letter Of Mr. Ivings-
ton, to you, communicating the fact that, upon the
happening Of certain contingency, il was the RteR-
ton oil the President to offer you appointment
broad VI this letter (hR. Lvingslonsl was inform
ed, but never saw it. Az the letters Of hr. Richie
embrace other SUBJECTS do not feel authorized TO
furnish the originals; bur cbeeTtully seud Ihe en-
closed extracts which relate to the mission England
You ut liberty these extracts in any manner
you may deem proper. In my reply TO those Ieers in
the spring 81 1873, tl,aVng preserved copy, have
a distinct recollection that assured Mr.. Richie that
I had no doubt all idea ofmaking the appointment as
animated in Mr. Livingsons letter, had been aban-
dOned, in consequence Of the arrival Of the British
Minister, and Ie probability Of the negotiation spoken
Of by Mr.. Livingston in his letter yon being opened
and carried on in Washington. have no doubt il is
my letter alone 10 which Mr. Richie aades as ouiet-
ing his Tears, in his recent letter to YOU which, by
your permission saw aad read. am, dear sir truly
yours, W. H. LEWIS
ToA. STEVENSON, Esq.
Extracts from M. Riches letters, accompanying w.
b. LIS letter TO BIZ. Sievensom.
am about 10 address you on a subject which has
caused mach speculation among our friends aud great
nneasiness in my own bosom. Il speak 10 ven rs a
friend, and without the slightest reserve. The papers
have recently spoken Of II batch of appointments,
which the President is about TO make, embracing the
two highest missions TO European COURTS and the two
highest seats IN bis cabinet. have coRVersed freely
win ourtriend Stevenson upon them, and have this
day communicative him my intention TO write you,
and lay before you my own views ofihe matter.
We have the utmost confidence in the virtue of Gen.
TO himself powers, at the expense o the other de-
parimenis OF the Government. His generous ambition
has been fully satisfied! lie has nothing more 10 ask
Of his country than hee verdict Of appreciation when
he lays dowe The high and d,fcslt Office with which
he is entrusted! We all know and every candid in
dividual admits il! We believe that the course he
may pursue will be with single eye the public in
teresis. But while we dsmiss all apprele nsons that
be will desgn abuse bis authority we WISH Of the
same time, that he should do no act which NAV Se
plead hereafter, by an unworthy successor, in jus,i
cation Of his acts! In this last Term OF his admins
tration, we wish to precedent set, which may
be perverted IN future times! desire it on our own
account, we'll as that Of country. We wish TO
see his administration set in glory and wish 10
see our country beneftted n all time come, Nv his
pure example But this cannot be, fany error should
oe committed against principle, even from the best Of
motives: Il any authority should be assumed which
does not fairly belong him. or even il any doubtful
power should be exercised upon any delicate branch
of the Constitution. His high popularity would only
make il more current.
One oi'he highest powers which attaches to the Ex-
ecui.ve Is that Of appointment; over s exercise
cordngiy thrown, and wisely thrown, the check of
concurrence by the Senate.
Now, sir, doubts do exist whether the vacancy in
the missions TO London and Paris did originally
occur during the recess OF the Senate. Secondly,
whether tue vacancy does still exist; and thirdly
whether i ought now be filled without consultation
with the Senate.
II is, then, respectfully asked whether i, would ne,
be best TO call the Senate together and lay the nomi-
nation before them Where is the objection? LIST.
1he expense Of $5O.0oO Who cares for that sum
iona principle The iMconcenience TO The Members
they ought TO be The last complain, when the sire
IS TO preserve their rights beyond the reach of suspi-
ing !" Pennsylvania, in Tennessee, aad believe,
third in Mississippi. But canno, the Executive Of
those States make temporary appointment?
u noe sa;d from nnIassSnabe authority, tina,
10 negative nomination which not made in the
srictest regard to the Senate's rights.
10 one who has thought 80 much on this subject m
you have done, unnecessary for 70 deveIope all
the details OF my opinions. Do inform Of much
as You may be al liberty 10 communicate and put my
mind at ease about il, &c.
The .Nesv :. U";t."In consequence Of lie resigna-
ton Of Mr.. McLane, the rejection of Mr. fancy, and
other changes, the Cabnei of Gen. jackson will
be as follows. The changes ore iadsed 60 frequen,
that we can scarcely keep the run oflhem.,
MIR. FORSYTH, of Geo. Secretary Of State.
Mr.. WooDBuRY, ofN. H. Of the Treasury
MI. CAss, Of Michigan, Of War.
NJ. DIcKERsoE, Of J. Of the Navy.
Mr. BUTLER, Of N. Y. Attorney General.
The Washington Globe and Albany Argus having
issued proposals to publish their papers at the low
price Of dollar for six months, ito operate upon
the election in the Of NewYork next fall,) the
editor Of the Nss0 York Courier and Enquirer offers
Wiu"'S" Wat paper AT the Same price. IL 10 one OF
the largest and best filled sheets in the union conduc-
ted with much taste and talent. Wing in its princi
pies, appeals TO the Wings for an extension Of is
already very extensive circulation Az the editor can
NOT boast Of the patronage of the for his
suppor' in coping with tie Globe and Argus he hopes
that his Wing friends will afford him ahundan, eucou
ragement TO carry on the war successfully.
The editor Of the Stamford Sentinel a "geuuine
waole-hog Jackson-man, in remarking upon the two
reports Of the Committee Of the Senate upon the Post
Office Department, says" We fear there 10 some Just
ground for ceUsure, and cannot but think reorgan-
cation Of the department is highly necessary Cor the
interest Of the community" There can lie no d6ub,
opo" the subject, and are glad there are some
Jackson men candid enough to acknowledge il.
McjOr DosOning. "A steamboat to ply from San
dusky city up and abou, the bay, has been launched
recently. and put in operation, 10 be called Major
Downing" in honor Of the distinguished constitutions
nj writer that name. The captain ofthe boat, J.B.
Caldwell, has addressed letter 70 the galIan. Major,
through the editor Of the New York Daily Advertiser,
stating that il was bis wish place as gare- head
upon The bow oflhe boat an image Of the Major. He
says-l could wish that the size and gorgeousness Of
my humble vessel was more worthy Of the honor and
glory Of your great name. She 10 only 30 tons bur-
then; but il it was in my power. the name Of Major