Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-28


 93-The Advertiser and Journal requested to publish the above
 MR. VAN BUREN.-This gentleman arrived at kinderhook on the Sth inst, accompanied by Mr. Butler. His fellow citizens from all parts of Colun ba county assembled greet him on his his native place, after years of public toi and his accu- mutation of the highest honors in the country.
 When the Albany, (says the Kinderhook Senti- nel) in which he had taken passage, came in sight, she was saluted by heavy piece of artillery, which continued firing until she reached the wharf. Seve- raj popular airs were also played by the Spencer town Brass Band, the members of which, without distinction of party, volunteered for the occasion.
 "After exchanging solutions with his friends and fellow citizens, who had assembled to greet him, Mr. Van Buren entered his private carriage, seated by the side of Mr. Butler, and the procession colnmen ced it's line of march for Kinderhook. The process sion was composed of long line of citizens in car rages and on horseback, and its approach to our village was announced by the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells. Thus did Martin Van Buren, late Chief Magistrate of this glorious Confederacy, enter his native village, surrounded, not by the trap pings of power, the pomp royalty but welcomed in plain republican style by honest hearts and sim 1 ccre friends.
 "The day was fine, the order of arrangements ex- ceen, and all things conspired to add interest to the scene. It spectacle which made the hearts of all present, of every party, throb with proud exuta ton. One who had held the office of President of the greatest Republic earth was returning quietly private citizen his native place-surrounded not by the mnions of despotism but by simple process sion of American citizens, who thus gave token of admiration of his many virtues."
 Major NJ. Myers, on behalf ofhis fellow townsmen delivered an address, to which Mir. Van Buren re- piled as foows
 need not say sir, how highly appreciate this cordial, may add this affectionate welcome which Sou have rendered to in behalf of respecta- ble portion of the democracy of my native country. The unwaverng support which have received at their hands for many of the highest offices of Go- vernment including those of State Senator, Cover nor, Vice President, and President of the United States and the constancy with which they have sus- tained nc in the performance of the difficult duties of other immediate and highly responsible public sta tons constitute claims upon my gratitude, the membrance and recognition of which will be abid- ing as life itself.
 The frequent and full expositions which have from time to time laid before the people, of the prin- cipes by which have been guided in my admnis- traton of the Federal government and the oblgng manner in which you have been pleased to speak of my official acts and motives, make il unnecessary that should enter into anything like elaborate ex- planation in regard to them. It IS also to gratifying circumstance, that large and highly iIn- portanl portion of my official duties-tlat, too for which, more than any other the Federal Executive is held to be peculiarly responsible-has received the sanction, and in its most important particulars, the support of all parties in the republic The nagement of foreign affairs, always heretofore the most fruitful of political contention, has for the last four years and those too, years of ser ous embarrassment in the condition of exterior relations, ceased to be known element of party discord-an occurrence without parallel in the hs- | tory of the country. l The financial policy of the administration to which you have particularly ad,erted, and which passing matters of mere viuperation, constituted the chief subject of assault, was entered upon after the fullest consideration of the in all its bearings Neither its liability to excite unfounded apprehensions on the part of particular, partial and powerful inte- rests, the inveterate opposition it might have encounter, the certain consequences myself of the possible of that opposition, were over looked. Regarding the measures 1 recommended as of vital necessity to the public welfare-as those by which aone in the then condition of the country,
 
 seryice-I could not hesitate as to the ought to pursue. My convictions of duty this respect, were greatly strengthened by the confident persua- sion, that they were also nently calculated to ar rest the progress of that unsound and destructive sys tem of credits, and that spirit of reckless adventure then so unhappy prevalent, and which every where unsettng the value of property-subverting those principles of honesty and justice upon which contracts should be founded, and by which their execution should always be regulated-and rapidly paving the way for oppressive taxation the labor and future earnings of the country.
 In deciding between the policy which was adopted. and the encouragement of different of meas- ures, which, however satisfactory for the moment to the trading community, would, as l firmly believed, end in aggravating the evils under which the Govern ment and people were then aboring, did not feel myself at liberty, nor was disposed to calculate sequences personal to myself therefore persesered in the recommendation and support of the important fiscal measures which ultimately received the sanction of the representatives of the people. Upon candid review of all the circumstances with their consequent ces, do not now, nor have for single moment since the result of the election known, regretted that did SO and all Idesire is that my future po- litica standing with the people of the United States shall be graduated by the opinion which they may ul timatey form of the soundness of the principles and measures referred to.
 I would, indeed prove myself to have been un- worthy of such generous and long continued confidence
 
 by yourselves, and by the democracy of the U- non, if were suffer single defeat to weaken in the slightest degree, my thankfuness for succession of political truinphs so numerous and important those which it has been my good fortune to enjoy. beg you, sir, to believe me incapable of so much weakness and ingratitude. My presona feelings are, the contrary, wholly unscathe ny the result of the election. The demonstration of respect and affection with which have been everywhere greeted, by the honest yeomanry of the country since my retirement from office, have afforded me more real satisfaction, than It's continued possession could possibly conler and come to take up my final residence with you, not, you, in the character of repining, but in that of a satisfied and contented man. or this my opponents, if they not already will soon, trust be entirely satisfied.
 You have, sir, done but justice to the motives which have induced me to return to my native county and town and promise myself much of enjoyment and advantage from renewing the ancient ties by which connected with them.
 Accept, sir, my sincere thanks for the friendly spirit in which you have discharged the duty assigned to you, and be assured of my high respect and warm personal regard.
 The Minister and his Man.-"Well, John," said the minister, on heinz called upon by his beadle one of the late stormy evenings where have you been this windy night ''Oh, sir!'' replied the lacquey, "I ava, seein' gif could catch stipend" "Catch a re eoined his re in srnrise ss,hat