Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-22
From the .Msv York Express, Feb. 10.
RESIGNATION OF MIR. WERsTEr


Mr. Webster has communicated TO the Lesisln
ture OF Massachusetts the resignation of hi, sal IN
the Senate OF the UntdG States from and after the
22d inst. The Hon. Rufus Choate Of Boston. nnd
formerly Representative in Congress from Esstx
South Congressional District is spoken Of as his
The fOlIOwingis MIR. Webster's letter of Resip g.
nation:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. 1871
SIR: Events being likely to take place which
wiz necessarily cause my retirement from the Sem
ale, have thought 1t proper that should antici-
pate their actual occurrence for the purpose of ena
bling the Legislature TO fill the place should such b,
lis pleasure, during It's present session.
The OBJECT OF this communication, therefore, is TO
say, that on the 22nd day of this month my resigna
uon Will be made known TO the Senate, and that
IRON that day my seat will be vacant
My immediate purpose would be fulfilled were |
now TO say no more; but confess do not find NV
sell able, without violence TO my feelings TO sever
me tie OF public service, which has long connec-
ted me with Massachusetts, by mere formal no.
tce Of resignation.
A sense of the obligations which am under TO
The Legislature and the people of that State, has
sunk deep into my heart and hope It may not be
unoecomng IN me TO give 1t utterance on this oc-
casion.
Coming originally from another State, and only
an adopted fellow citzen the people Of Boston be-
slowed on me the high distinction of REPRESENTING
them IN Congress, aud thus gave an unexpected
tui" 10 tue course OF my lie. lhs honor they saw
nj to repeat more than once, under circumsta nces
calculated TO satisfy my highest ambition. and
awaken my warmest gratitude.
Ata latter period It pleased the Legislature to
appoint me TO seat in the Senate, which have
no" holden, under subsequent appointments, for
fourteen years; eighteen years having elapsed since
! hrst came into Congress from Massachusetts,
These have been years of labor responsibility, and
anHIeIYi but they have brought along with them
solid qualification, in proportion 10 the conscious
ness which have been able TO feel, that my public
conduct has met with the appreciation Of my const-
tuents and has not been thought preiudoial to the
general interests ofthe country. And lit be now.
and shall continue TO be hereafter, the Judgment of
Massachusetts, that her prosperity has not been
impaired, nor her honor furnished by being trusted
IN some degree, TO my hand, and that have deserv-
ei well OF that common country, to which we ore
all bound by somany ties Of interest and affection
snail be richly compensated for oil labor and nll
sacrifices. Proud TO be one Of her citizens. proud
TO serve her proud to connect myself honora6Iy If
such may be my good fortune, with her name and
character, shall cease 10 be penetrated with
inc proioundest conviction Of duty toward her nor
TAIL TO suppllcate the Divine Goodness for (ayors
AMI blessings upon her Government and People.
have the honor to be your Exceency's obedi.
ent and very humble servsat
DAN'L WEBSTER.
To HIS EKceency JoHN DAVIS
Governor Of the Commonwealth Of Massa.
chusetts