Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-21

The die - cast Inc agony Is over: nc long !ooh'
ed for has at last. Federalism is triumphant II
the "QrEES CITY" The able and efficient Postmas
Ter of Wheeling, Geo. w. Thompson, has been re
moved, and David Agnew appointed in his place
The removal of Col. Thompson is not reSpeced 10
us We knew that FEDERsLls" would DO It's dirty
work We knew that II would reward OF lts
partizans. We knew that would have 10 be
made for of the many oFFio r-nrsrEm, u
this city.
How far the appointment Of Mr.. Agnew may meet
with the appreciation Of the Federal ClqrE in this
place, we are unable 10 say. One thing IS evident II
unexpected TO at least nine enhs Ct the citizens.
and many Of the hangrSon who expected their "hread
and butter for their devotion 10 "Tlr and II, are
sadly disappointed.
Was there any fault found with Col. Thompson,
Postmaster None. Dad any man charge hun With
nealccting the duties Of his Office Not cne. Did any
one question his capacity: That they could not TO
Did any one find fault with hun, ms assistants ot
want Of courtesy, &c. II SO, we have never heard
il. lie was courteous in his manners, and acconimo
dating 20 all and all must admit that the office We
we'll conducteG--hat its duties were faithfully and
punctualIy discharged Why, then, was this ofc'eht
officer rged-whose honesty and capacity no one
doubted; Simply because lie exercised that noble
birhrght, the privilege Of freeman, IN expressing
boldly and fcarcssy his political sentiments
Such were Col. Thompson's qualifications, as an
officer Had he belonged 10 the Fedcrai Dynasty, no
effort would have been made to remove hum but ne
is Democrat, and committed tie unpardonable SIN Q.
advocating The claims Of MARTIN VAS BUREs and
RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON, and had 10 be sacrificed upon
the altar Of Federalism for IT.
Col Thomson took part in political discussions
n the earnest solicitations Of his friends, but his Office
nor his official duties never neglected he was
first attacked and driven the contest, perhaPs moi
un,ciLinoiv This District was swarming win rae
raj stump orators from the commencement o. .he ca"
paion lie met them in discusson-rcndered the cause
Of Democracy signal service-gave dea'n-plow 70
deralism in this par. Of Virginia and they swore eteF
nal ycnurance against him. In that contest he mol
only sgnazed himself rs an able debaer ana = SUES
man. but ernced his devotion TO the cause OF hu'u"
ty the cause Of equal rights and Justice winch mas en-
deared him 10 the Democracy OF the country, ana We
would sooner be George w. Thompson now, without
the Post Office, than George w. Thompson two years
aoo with H. Had he remained silent the brlancy 81
his mind and that fund Of intellect he has displayed,
mi nht still have slumbered in obscnrlty. we would
not give the hg reputation he has for himself a.
an able and distinguished champion Of the peoples
rights and the defender Of the Republican institutions
Of his country, for the highest office in the gilt Of
derai Administrations
Col Thompson can retire from the Post Once with
the proud satisfaction Of knowing one thing, that h+
,n,crri,y stands unmpcached that in this "Queen c,ty
of FEDERALISM during high party excitement, IN
solicited by him, upwards OF ELEF ES III NDhED OF
his fellow. citizens Of both parties signed rcmons'rance
against his rcmova-ncrc, than the many applicants
obtained together.
And in this land of freedonl-where the liberty Of
speech is considered sacred boon-s man TO be pro
scribed for speaking his sentiments Is the gag law
to be enforced Is office holder TO be told you
shall not express your opinion Is not love OIL co"h
try liberty conscience, and the freedom oil speech az
dear otIice-hoder any other man Z SNOW Us
the man who would sell that noble privilege for oiice
who would suffer his tongue TO be tied-hs voice
hushed and remain silent, when he conscientons!y
believes the liberties of his country are at stake, and
YOU will show us one unworthy Of Office. Slio" Us
such man. and as we have said former OCCASIONS,
YOU would show Us one, who like the traitor Arnold,
would sell his country for the price of his Office
This subject will again be resumed
GENERAL Posr OFFICE, May :, ISL.
Sir have been instructed BY the President 81 tie
IT, S. to inform you that in his opinion the pubic N
terast will be promoted by change of Postmaster Il
Wheeling, Virginia.
Your obedent servant,
+. GRANGER
GEORGE w. TuoNPsoy, ESQ,
Postmaster at Wheeling Va
WnrELISc Posr Ofrtc.
To ions TYLER, President Of tie Z. 5.
Sir. I have received through the Postmaster Gene
raj note in which he says lac has heen Instructed ~
the President Of the United States 'to inform you (mr
that in his opnion the public nteres. III be promoted
By change Of Postmaster at Wheeling, Virginia =
assure YOU Sir, that it shall be my strict endeavor
hereafter as always has been, "o promote The public
interest" | never could have obtained my own
sent to hold office under the tame and serse conditions
imposed By your Inaugural and that Of your predeccs
sor, and while ayowcd this opinion 10 your political
friends here, deemed it duly owed my country 10
hold on to my Office until like many others, should
become victim TO the "Brtsh orders in council!
declined committing official suicide, that you should
complete the political murder, which your numerous
acts of prescription showed your ready willingness 10
perpetrate.
have not been called upon to respond TO any charge,
and may presume that none made for contrary
presumption would throw upon you the fgres'er odum
of condemnng man unheard and without trial
am required also 10 make this presumption from the
fact that the petitions circulated for TIE appointment
of the different applicants preferred charges, and
none asked for my removal Am removed then, be
fmy OPEN personal opposition to party, whose
delegated power has now by act of Providence de-
Tolyed upon you, and not upon any charge that used
my official character in that opposition If SO, the
is punishment Of an alleged offence before the law
making criminal had been promulgated, and the edc,