Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-05-21
X. RANDOLPH,
for tl,c ('om,uiti
The publishers Of all newspapers in
this State, are requested to give the
above three Insertions.
Newport, May olst, 1910.

| PREMoNIToRY SyMPToMs.-Thc strong
and undeniable indications of a speedy
overthrow of the powers that be, have
caused serious commotion in the Cabinet
at Washington. The President and
Vice President have had an open breach
Col. Johnson charging Martin with
undermining him, and acting treachc-
rously towards him, and the President
in return compimcnting the Colonel
with being II dead weight upon the par
ty, &c. very pretty spectacle truly
of =" the two highest Executive officers
arraycd in undisguised hostility with
one another" Forsyth is also cnraged
because he did not receive the nominal
ton Of the tory convention for Vice
President, and does not scruplc to say
that union and concert Of action are moi
no~ 10 be anticipated" in the Van Buren,
ranks. Amos Kendall has resigned his
o flee Of Postmaster General MS will be
seen, to edit the Extra Globe stating that
his cnlccbled health and poverty arc the
reasons which have induced him to resign
There is no man quite so foolish as t o
believe that Amos would give up sal
ary of $1,000 per unnum, under the
pretencc Of poverty, and resort to cdi-
ting political newspaper to better his
condition, unless his services were to be
paid for aside from the ordinary profits
Of the business itself There is deep
game playing among "thc faithful
at Washington. The signs Of the
times have wolully disturbed their re
pose. John NJ. Niles, Ex-senator from
Connecticut, il is said, will succeed
Amos Kendall to the office of Post
Master General. Other changes are
soon expected. Below will be found
the letter Of Amos to the public.
! From tho Washington Globe.
To THE PUBLIC.-Finding it impossible,
in consequence OF cnfccbled health, To per
form the duties Of Postmaster General in n
satisfactory manner, have resigned TINT Of
lice to take effect Is soon as my successor
can be appointed.
! Not having been fortunate enough 10 accu.
muate wealth in public office, ] am under
| ,,l to ct,nI. IN
employment rs is suited To my strength and
condition., for the purpose of meeting the cur
rent expenses of q considerable family.
A few hours each day devoted To the pen,
leaving an abundance of time for relaxation
and exercise, I have found by experience,
form the excitement OF composition, TO be
rather conducive to health than injurious {;
aud this is the occupation, above all others
nost agreeable to my taste aud my present
inclination.
Mcssrs. Blair md Rivcs have kindly offer.
I'd me tho profits Of such subscription to the
Extra Globe for the present season, ns nay
be- raised on my account, aud have consent
I'd To contribute to il until November next,
" such n number OF Subscribers shall be ob
tanned ms shall warrant that step.
| I am the more inclined To this devotion Of
my time from desire to prcven; any mI-con.
siruc'lon of the motives which have led to-
my resignation. ! wish To satisfy the whole
world that NJ dissa iislactcn with the Prcsi.
dc nj or his administration, no indlsposlinn to-
rcndcr II The utmost support ~ NY power, no
llstrusi ui lts measures or it, designs, has had
10y effect ~ determining nc to prefer prl-
yaie 10 n public station. On the cuntiary
- my confidence III the President, ~ his lnicg.