Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-11-17


Senator, in his place.
CoLuNBrs, Nov. l.. 1888.
GeHtltmtn:-l deem i proper 10 communicate 10
you, for The information Of the public tie fact OF
my resignation OF my seat IN the Senate Of the L.
States 1t is due to lie people from whose repre-
scnatvcs received this distinguished trust, to ex-
plain the motives which have led me to resign il.
will do so freely and frankly.
The late resignation Of his scat upon the bench
Of the high court Of Errors and Appeals, by the
Hon. Danl W. Wright presented vacancy which
| was invited to iII. did not feel at liberty to re-
jet this invitation and the following are my rca-
sons: When It was contemplated last fall by the
late incumbent, to retire from this station had the
honor to be proposed as his successor, not only by
his voluntary recommendation, but by that OF the
members Of the bar in this and the adjacent coun-
ties, was moreover hattcred by the assurance,
that these testimonials were sanctioned by the feel
mgs Of the people throughout the entire district |
was then prepared to accept ana enter upon the
office, had then iujt been reelected the prcsid-
tion and under the most nattering circumstances.
My interest would not be promoted by the expected
apponimcnt-l felt too scnsibly, however, the de-
ference due to the popular sentiment TO hesae-l
have yet seen no evidence of any abatement of the
confidence then manifested or of the wishes then
expressed. ! have done no,c what then intended
10 do. and would have done if the anticipated re-
sienaton of Judge Wright had been made.
feel sure that this appointment is much better
suited to my taste, habits, studies and qualifications,
than the one from which ! have retired. believe
that those who have known Inc long viii concur m
this opinion. The step have taken cannot, there
fore, be regarded as n direction Of duty by me, !
am pleased 10 be engaged in the service OF my coun
try, and have a proud conviction, OF which the
most cinaictWe malice can never deprive me, that
during the eleven years in which have served the
State, have never deserted my post OF betrayed
my trust am persuaded that may appeal with
entire confidence TO those persons who are well
acquainted with my history since cast my humble
lot and de3nies in this country, for a convincing
testimony OF the constancy and fidelity with which
filled the office of a member Of her legislature for
five consecutive years Of her convention for reyis
ing aud amending her constitutional law; and that
of the presiding Judge of this judicial djstric, for
four years. They can testify tlatl have devoted
the green and paImy days Of my youth, not to plea.
sure or amusement or dleness, but to the severe
and responsible abours OF public employment Ny
days are fastening into the yellow leaf. Tho summer
Of ripeued manhood will in few years give place
10 the auumnal season of life. Nv sun Of exist
ence las reached the meridian; its future progress
is downward. Ny destiny has imposed upon me a
! heavy responsibility, and subjected me to weighty
! obhgatons-I must fulfil these to The extent Of ny
abilities must provide the means Of comfort AMI
support for those who are made dependent on me.
! | have been blessed with numerous family Of chill
drcn who are thrown upon my sole care and protec.
toni have barely competence Of fortune The
necessity arising from these considerations of econ
omy, and strlctcr attention to my domestic duties
and interests presses more aud mole upon my at.
tenlion. The office to which am called will am
ply support ne and my children. Ii will leave me
with them, to nurture and guard them, and will,
Iondly hope, afford me theatre upon which may
yet "Iender TO the State some service
During the brief period have served the State
in Congress, Iaborcd to do my duty This, trust,
will be conceded by the candid Of all parties
surrender this office into the hands Of those who
conferred it, and tender to them my cordial thanks
for the honor done me. hope, most canddly and
sincerely hope too that one may, AND have no
doubt can be selected in my stead, who is more
competent to perform lis dutes and who will bring
to the aid OF superior talents, zeal and an indus
try equal 10 that which felt and cxerted 10 pro.
mote the public interests 1t is, indeed, station Of
which any citizen may be justly proud was not
insensble Of its honors and its distinction. should
have been pleased to continue in it. The reasons |
have given are my sole inducements for leaving il.
They are paramount with me- hope they viii be
satisfactory TO my friends,
Should be mistaken in the pleasing suppositlon
that my new appointment accords with The popular
WISH few months will correct my error. If |
am rght-if the sufrages Of my ltow,citizens shall
sustain the act Of the Executive power, wi, devote
the whole Of my energies TO faId It's duties useullv
and creditably.
Respectfully, your obi scrv't
JAMES +. TROTTER.
10 the Editors Of the Democrat,
The Treaty Of Boundary between the United
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