Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-05-26
Donyrstie.
A NEW DEPARTMENT,


Mr.. Van Buren, has organised new branch
of the Cabinet, and has called Amos Kendall
to preside over it. This is the printing (some
would call it the lying) branch Of the Govern
ment. II has been found that efficient rs Mr..
Blair is in the manufacture of this important
commodity, yet he will not be able TO supply
all that will be required from this time 10 No
render neI..' 1t has therefore become abso-
lutely necessary TO employ another and equally
able hand In the same branch of business.
When Mr.. Van Buren, went to Washington to
succeed General Jackson, his object was to
get possession of the Post Office department.
Mr.. Mclean was then AT its head. lie was
pure, upright, and virtuous man, and although
friend to the Administration, he was not
fittool for their purposes. lie was soon invited
10 take secretaryship,or an embassy, but he
declined, he had no desire to change. lie,
however, was 10 be changed; and at length
place was made for him on the bench of the
Supreme Court of the United States. This
was too tempting an offer, and he accepted il.
Mr.. Barry was MS successor, a man broken
down in health and fortune, utterly incompei-
enl to perform the duties Of the office, and he
soon resigned. Mr.. Van Buren, then looked
around for the most fit instrument for his puf-
pose, one Who was destitute Of principle, and
who would 90 as far as the farihcst in the cor
rupt purpose Of Substituting this powerful right
arm of the Government. Just such an instru-
u,cnt was found in Amos Kendall. lie Is now
called TO a new branch of duty, that Of CON
Quoting the extra Globe, which is to be circu-
| lated through this vast country through the
excellent Post Office arrangements that have
been so well organised by Mr.. Kendall him
| self for this very purpose.
Mr.. Kendall, in his resignation, avows that
4, al Of ~,
of SANDER and yiiuperaiion. A more fi in.
s,rumcnt in the whole party could not be found
| II is, however, a clear demonstration that tlie
Administration is alarmed, and tina, it is neces
sary to make desperate effort to recover thei
/ lost ground.-N. Y. Erpreu.
From fhs GioJc.
| The Hon. Amos Kendall, Postmaster Gen
eral, resigned his Office this day,to take eiIec
as soon as his successor shall be appoiuioI
TO THE PUBLIC.
Finding il impossible, ia Consequence 81 en-
fecbled health, tn yRrform the duies OF Post
master General in a satisfactory manner,
have resigned that Office, TO take eifec, as soOI
as my successor shall be appointed.
Not having been fortunate enough TO accu
mulaie wealth In public office, ] sm unde
the necessity OF resoring 10 such private crn
ploymeni as is suited 10 my strength and con
dnion, for the purpose Of meeting the cuuen
expenses Of considerable family.
A few hours each day devoted 10 the pen
leaving an abundance Of time 5or relana iior
ard exercise have found by experience
from the excitement OF composition, 10 be ra,h.
er conducive 10 health than injurious; and this
is the occupation, above all others, most agree
able 10 my taste and my presen, inclinslions.
MeAsrs. Blair and Riyes have kindly offer
ed me the profits Of such subscripii 20 she
Extra Globe for the present season, as may
be raised on my aecooni, and have eonses-
ted 20 contribute 10 IL until November heKi. Il
such number ofsobseriJers shall be obtained
as will warrant lhai step.
am the moro inclined 10 ,his devotion Ol