The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-02-23
From the Boston Atlas
RESIGNATION OF HON. DANIEL WEB
STER.--U. s. SENATOR
From The Boston Atlas

The Governor yesterday communicated to the Legis-
laure the resignation by Mr. Webster of his sea. in
the Senate Of the United States Every true-heared
Of Massachusetts feels proud that she has long
been represented in the National Councils by such
man. and will suppress every feeling regret that the
connexion SO honorable To and TO him, which has
subsisted for many years. is about TO be dissolved
when we know that lie Is TO be elevated 10 station
of sl wider influence and usefulness and is to act
deeply important part in establishing and carrying out
the principles for which he, with consummae ability
with unfinching courage, and with noble and manly
bearing, has been so long contending The profound
respect and warmes wishes Of his constituents, will
follow him to his new station and will he be
deserted neglected by the Old Bay State until she
has forgotten the obligations of gratitude, and the
claims of honor and patriotism.
MR.. wEBsTERs LETTER.
Message of Gov Davis communicating the intended
resignation of the Hon. Daniel Webster, as Senator
in Congress-
Council Chamber, Feb. l6, lS4i.
To the Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
Sir herewith communicate letter received by
from the Hon Daniel Webster, Senator fiom
this Commonwealth in the Congress of the United
States giving notice that the 22d inst his seat will
be vacated and notice given thereof To the Senate of
the United States j. DAVIS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, l64l.
Sir: Events being likely to take place which will
necessarily cause my retirement from the Senate,
have thought it proper that should anticipate their
actual occurrence, for the purpose Of enabling the
Legislature to fill the place, should such be its plea
sure, during its present session.
The object of this communication, therefore, Is to
say that on the twenty second day Of this month my
resignation will be made known the Senate, and
that from that day my seat will be vacant.
My immediate purpose would be fulfilled,
now to say no more; but confess do not find my
self able without violence TO my feelings to The
tie Of public service, which has long connected
with Massachusetts, by mere formal notice of resg
nation.
sense Of the obligation which am under to the
Legislature and the people of that State has sunk
deep into my heart, and hope it may not be unbe-
coming in me TO give 1t uterance on this occasion.
Coming originally from another State and only an
adopted feIowcitzen, the people of Boston bestowed
on me the high distinction of representing them in
Congress, and thus gave an unexpected turn TO the
course Of my life This honor they saw fit to repeat
than once, under circumstances calculated to
satisfy my highest ambition, and awaken my warmes
gratitude.
At later period il pleased the Legislature to appoint
me to a seat in the Senate, which have now holden
under that and subsequent appointments for fourteen
years eighteen years having elapsed since first
came into Congress from Massachusetts. These have
been years of labor responsibility, and anxiety; but
they have brought along with them solid qualification
in proportion to the consciousness which have been
able TO feel that my public conduct has met with the
APPRECIATION of my constituents, and has not been
thought pejudicia TO the general interests of the
country. And if it be now and shall continue to be
hereafter, the judgment of Massachusetts that her
prosperity has not been impaired her honor tar
nished, by being trusted in degree, to my hand
and that have deserved well of that common country
to which we all bound by so many ties of interest
and Affection shall be richly compensated for all
labor and all sacrifices Proud to be one of her citi
zens proud to serve her, proud to connect myself no
norabIy if such may be my good fortune, with her
and character shall cease to be penetrat
ed with the profoundest conviction of duty towards
her nor fail to supplicate the Divine Goodness for
favors and blessings upon her Government and peo-
pie,
have the honor to be your Excelency's obedient
and very humble servant
DAN'L. WEBSTER
To His Excellency JOHN DAVIS
Governor of the Commonwealth Of Mass