Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-24
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8 We learn with great regret. that MIR. McI'a,. +. !.
Hss,sneu me cnhce OF Secretary of State The loss
81 ms "o'irabie talents and his fine habits OF bust
ness IN That Department, will be deeply felt Inv >,he
3 ADMINISTRATION aud the country But il gives ms
much satisfaction 10 know, on ile AUTHORITY of the
Globe, "i!iat the President has Yielded to Mr. Nc
lanes wish to retire from his administration with
regret, and that he has freely expressed, not on,
ms high sense of Mr.. hlcIanes patriotism. talents
ana eminent services, but his sincere friendshipn
sentiment which is fully reciprocaed, Ivy Mr. Me
! lane. he Editor of the Baltimore Republican.
VINO has had long and intimate aca,iaintance Will
WI. Me Lane, renders the following tribute of stice
} 10 this retired Statesuan:
4 me retirement OF MIR. McIsne from the elevated
80, osese'sty oil State Is an event that caDno, fail
l""asi intense Interest. The loss OF such man o In
councils oil the naon is ousy TO be eplor.d
,foh2 or honorable the which may have led TO il
>inowed by bshre with great powers tbev ha
been so cultivated by study and extensive ami
ca'io IN all the vai led fields of political KNOWLEDGE az f
"soe MN 10 grasp, with facility, the intricate sab
:!ees Few statesmen n this, any other country
gester acu'cness, more scope of Intellect wider
'ngc OF useuf and practical requirements Al the same
"e, mere ~ no thoroughly dives,ed of thai
gnobie ambition, which will make any and ev.rv
nee Tor pece.-Se agrantzenent or,ns no mai of Mi.
character. The more noble aim Of his counry's welfare
mas aone guided his short but brilliant career a. states
man. His private character public course give s
surance that in his act OF retirement from bigb
saion, he has been guided by motives ia
unison with the purity Of BOTH We need scarcely add
a we deeply lament II, that circumstances .homd in
us opinion have made il proper. We are happy howe
Wat II mas oeen done in the
oe sprint on his part AMI has been in like Shirt
oy me president No alienation OF friendship no separa
v%n rom political associations has led followed it,
we know not Mr. MeLane's own feelings or views on
The subject but believe we hazard no hing in saving
na' oera and Intelligent men, OF all parties viii reere
\ iha' he should long continue in r.trement''
we have rumours from Washington ans nlentv
5 as nackDerries." 1t is now said, that Mr.. fancy
WIN not be nominated to the Senate. Mr. FORSYTH
spoken OF as the prominent person for the Secre-
aimry oil State-thongh Mr.. Rives's name has also
J oeen mentioned for that Department. 1t is re-
ported that Mr.. Polk will be nominated as Secretary
sof The Treasury Runor has also suggested, that a
! new Post Master General will be appointed. We
understand, by a letter from Washington that the
PRESIDENT would probably make all the nomina-
tons on Monday yesterday
The nomination Of Mr.. Stevenson Ind moi been
finally acted upon. The Senate were engaged five
hours on Friday in debating it, lii expected. that
some decision will take place early in the present
Z week. r
q The Coin BIZ is said TO have occupied the Sc
nate nearly all day ION Saturday, I'VE have not
heard the result. The Senate have in effect re-
scnded It's contract with Clarke & Force for print
: ing public Documens-to the amount of about
! 100000. 0''