Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12

the greater the salary the stronger the obligation by
fidelity and industry, to merit the and render equ
valeni for the other lie who does not feel that obga
ton, does not appreciate he ought the character Of
Government and his relation 10 the People; and lac who
does not cndcayor TO discharge it, is unmndfl of his first
public duty, and unworthy Of any public station.
fear my friends anticipate too much from me in the
responsible station 10 which IL has been the pleasure of
the President TO call mo enter upon it's duties with
fear and trembling; but at the time with mncss
OF purpose which nothing shake, to devote all my
bodily aud mental powers its service; and If fail
shall be because IL is impossible for be successful
Being indebted for the appointments not TO any political
arrangement, but solely TO the confidence the President
reposes IN me, have motive TO actuate me- but by
faithful discharge of the duties of the station to enable
him to close his administration with honor, advance
my own reputation and promote the interests OF
country.
To the ISLANDERS of the prohigate and m.informed of
which you speak have long since become measuraby
indifferent. You gentlemen, of whom have never ex.
acted the slightest political service, and whom have
never uttered word with the view to influence your
political opinions acts, bear witness how little
probable 1t is that l would prostitute any public sta
ton to party or other improper purposes If | have
lived down these nputaons within the sphere
OF one office, shall put them down. if have oppor-
tuny uponthe broader theatre of another. While shall
ever express and maintain, with ardor and Imncss, my
own political opinions and principles, right which
patriot would surrender for office and no honest man
would fail exercise will never permit myself nor
suffer those under my CONTROL ii know and prevent
IT. to bring the power OF office To operate upon elections
otherwise than by an impartial rigid and puncious dis
charge OF It's duties 1t is not TO eOccrn the People but
to Serce them, that Offices created and departure
IN their administration, approach
TO those usurpations which hold large portion OF
mankind in bondage.
In taking leave of YOU beg to rcciprocate most cor
daily, the personal kindness with which your commu-
nication abounds To whatever field of action may be
called cannot hope to find official associates with whom
can act with more pleasure Ia myself adva-
tage to the public service; and unexpectedly happy sinai
be, 1t IN any other station find myself those r,
spects equally Fortunate From my personal knowlcdu,
tSicttsand excellent qualities- of my SUCCESSOR
an quite certain that you, gentlemen, will have
y regret the change in your official superior and hcr
remains TO the pleasing reflection that while our Off
cial conncxion may be severed, personal relations
may not only be preserved, but be made most intimate
On this onticipaon rest large portion of my hopes
any happiness it may hereafter be my good fortune t,
enjoy IN the society of my irllow-men.
Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves scvcrally, assn
RANGES of my kind and grateful remembrance Will
my best wishes for your Happiness and prosperity.
With the highest rcguld, your friend, &c,
AMOS KENDALL.
! T., II. Gilliss Ghicf Clerk. Mechlin VIM Hunter
Robert Getty, ellis II. Forrest Robert Il. McGill
Robert Johnston, Geo. Nj. Head ii. c. Williams, anu
Richard Bennett C2crkS-and Samuel Grubb .ncSSen
ger-of the Fourth Auditors Office.