The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-13
SIGNS, SIGNS,


OF alarm in the camp of the federal ofcehciders nu
ply before u.s. and not the least striking, the letter OF
Mr. Kendall, which we submit below. The Post Mas,
ter General is one of the abest controversial political
writer's of this or any other county, and he enters the
field with great advantage No man understands better
than he the secret the human heart and no
man ever lived who less scrupuous the Oft
means within reach He never at loss for facts to
bolster up his arguments,-hs own inventive brain is
fruitful mi int which gives forth the occasion may re
quire ~
He possesses the confidence of his party and his will
be the master spirit guide their councils, and regulate
their action. fit be possible the administration,
Mr. Kendall viii do it. No man well calculated to
breathe hope into their affrghted ranksno man so
adrot, in defending them assaing us, could be found
The resignation of MIR. Kendall, and his becoming the
editor of the Globe proof of the alarm which has ia
ken possession of the administration and of the determi
nation to every within their reach perpetu
ate their power. No public has been much I'M
der estimated Mr. Van Buren, There are few peliti
cal leaders with equal address, and what ever party
management and party patronage do, will be done,
On the other hand, il cannot be concealed that there
is great fear that there many aspants
for the succession, and that those aspirant have
much influence over the action of the opposon.Thai
this leads of OF principle well Of
action that weakens the confidence of the people in
cause, and may endanger our success.
We feel that our reliance the people-and almost
every movement made by the politicians as such, has
done injury to our IL General Harrison is
elected elected believe he viii be- he will be cleo
ted by the people, in spite of the mistakes and misman
agement ofthe politicians, instead of by their aid.
! These incidents in case, and to be met and
controlled by the energy and zeal ofhe people, To them
CALL Letus rallyhe enemy putting his strong
est armor,-let grid ourselves for the battle, and
avenge the cause of injured Liberty.
That readers may sec what we have to encounter
we give Mr.. Kendal's card.
TO THE PUBLIC. t
Finding it impossible in consequence of enfeebled
health, TO perform the duties OF Postmaster General
satisfactory manner, have resigned that Office to take
effect as soon as my successor can be appointed
Not having been fortunate enough to accumulate
wealth in public office, am under the necessity Of
sorting TO such private employment suited my
strength and condition. for the purpose of meeting the
current expense of considerable family.
A few hours each day devoted 70 the pen leaving an
abundance of time for relaxation and exercise have
found by experience, from the excitement of compost
this is the occupation above all Others most agreeable to
my taste and my present inclination.
Messrs. Blair and Rives have kindly offered me the
profits of such subscription to the Extra Globe for the
present season, may be raised on my account and
have consented TO contribute to it until November next
such number Of subscribers shall be obtained as will
warrant that step.
I am the more inclined TO this devotion of my time
from desire to prevent any miscJnstruction of the
lives which have led TO my resignation. wish salts
fly the whole world that dissatisfaction with the Pre-
sldent or his administration, ndispositiOn render
the utmost support IN my power no disns of its mea
OF Its designs has had effect in determining
me TO prefer private to public station. On the con-
tary my confidence in the President, his integrity his
principles, and his frmness have increased from the
d1Y officially