Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-09-21
MR.. EWING'S LETTER.
Treasury DEPARTMENT., Sept. l

treasury DEPARTMENT, Sept. IL, 1871.
SIR After the most calm and careful consideration,
and viewing the subject in all the aspects in which it
presents itself to my mind, | have come to the conclu-
sion that ought no longer 10 remain a member ofyour
CABINET. | therefore resign the Office Of Secretary Of
the Treasury, and beg you to accept this as my letter
of resignation.
10 avoid Misunderstanding | distinctly declare that
l DO not consider a difference ofopinion as to the char
Ter oil a National Bank a sufficient reason for dissoly-
ing 'me "es which have existed between US. Though
i4ooA upon that measure as one of vast importance to
'e prosperity OF the country, and though I should have
deeply deplored your inability or unwillingness to ac.
cord It TO the wishes Of the People and the States. so
unequivocally expressed through their representatives.
sui upon this, and this alone, unconnected with o,h.,
controlling circumstances, should no, have felt bound
to resign the place which | hold in your Administra-
ton. But these controlling circumstances do ebs,
and ! Will IN my own justification, place them in con-
nec,ion before you.
IL / Out Just TO you to say that the bill which first
passed the two houses OF Congress, and which was
returned with your objections on the 10th Of Aunns,
ud never IN It's progress, as far as | know or believe,
receive at any time either your express or implied as
sent. so far as that bill was known to me. or a, |
vas consulted upon II, ! endeavored to bring its pro-
visions as nearly as possible in accordance with what
! understood to be your views, and rather hoped than
AHtF Nt Alt O HIlGn
you were committed on the question. | knew the
pertinacity with which YOU adhered to your expressed
opinions, and dreaded from the frs, the most dis,s-
'rous consequences, when The project of COMPROMISE
"hich l presented a, an early day was rejected.
II is equally a matter of justice to YOU and TO NV
sell to say that the bill which / reported To the tvo
houses OF Congress al the commencement Of the ses.
SION, IN obedience TO their call, was modified 50 as IN
meet your appreciation. You may not, il is true. have
read the bill throughout, and examined every part NJ
II but the 10th fundamental article, which became
the contested question of principle, was freely discuss.
ed between Us and twas Understood and uneouiyoc,l
y sanctioned by yourself The last clause in the hin
also, which contained a reservation Of power in Con.
gress, was inserted on the 9Th OF June, in your ures
ence' aud with your appreciation, though YOU a, one
lime tod me that, IN giving your sanction to the bill.
you would accompany II with an explanation Of yop,
understanding Of tia, last cltuse.
In ui' condition ofshings, though / greatly regret.
ted yoer veto on the bill as 1t passed the iva House,
OF Congress, and though / ore1aw the eIci,emeu, and
agitation which IL would produce among the Peopls
yet, oonsldenng The changes which the bill had uDde,
gone IN is passage, and Its variance from the one yo,
had agreed 70 sanction, / could not and m tina, ar,
enough 70 disturb the confidential relations which o.,
lstes es,~een Va. ! was Disposed 70 s,tnbu,. I'm.
act, trsuGhi with mischief a. II was, 70 pure and hon.
cratic motives, snc 70 9 conscientious, conviction on