Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-05
by LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
Yaursdnu's (oporfss.

In the Senate, Mr. Smith, Of Indiana, addressed them
upon the resolutions OF Mr. Clay, III relation 10 The
Public Lands, aud the Tariff. (Mr. Berrlen IS entitled
to the floor for the next day.
The Ionse Of Representatives engaged on pro
positions for reirenching the expenses Of the Govern
nen,. The last by Mr.. Wise, proposing 10
erect plain, substantial Printing Office, &c, &c, with
types, steam engine, &c. 10 do the Public Printing
The Pablo Printer 10 he appointed by the President
with salary Of $4,000, disconnected with the news
paper press, &c. But no vote was taken, when the
House adjourned.
The Senator 10 his "Pryate Affairs" Mr.. Clay
once more 10 mending his Fences.
From tie last .Ia;i0nai inteiiGcncer)
II is true, it appears, that Senator CLAY resigns the
seat IN the Senate which hc has 50 long most honora
bly, and usefully filled. The following copy OF his let
ter Of resignation TO ike effect the 3lst nsant)
is copied from the Philadelphia papers:
WAsiIISGToS, SrHATE CHAMBER,
February To- lc:2.
To tie HoaordJie tie General .lSsemtig If kentucky
When last had the honor o.! appointment as one
of the L. ) Senators from Kentucky, | ntimated, n
nv letter Of accc ptance, the probability OF my not
ing out the whole term OF six years In consequence Of
there having been two extra sessions Of Congress-
have already attended since that appointment many
sessions Of Congress ordinarily happen during Sc
material term, without estimating my services at ho
present session.
have for several years desired to retire into private
life, but have been hitherto prevented from executing
nv wish By considerations OF public duty. should
have resigned my scat in the Senate at the commence
ment Of the present but for several
one OF which as that the Geneta Assembly did not
meet until nearly month afer Congress, during which
time the State would not have been uly represented
or my successor would have had only the unceraInt
tie oil an Executive appointment.
The time has now arrived when, think, that, with.
ont any Just reproach may quit the public service,
and bestow attention on my private affairs, winch
have suffered much by the occupation O. The largest
part OF my life IN the public councils. II the Ro
man veteran had title TO ms discharge after thirty
wears service, ], who have served much longer per-
3D. may Justly claim mine.
beg leave, therefore, 10 tender 10 the General As
sembly, and do hereby tender, my resignation OF
the Office which hold of Senator in the Senate Of thu
United States from the State Of Kentucky, 10 take e.
fec, on the 3lst day Of March, 1912; and requef,
that The General Assembly will appoint my successor
10 take his seat that day. have fixed that day 10
allow me On opportunity Ct assisting IN the completion
OF some measures which have been originated by me
embrace this occasion 10 offer 10 the General As
sembIy my most profound and grateful acknowedg
ment for the numerous and distinguished proofs hy
winch nave been hnnored, Of us warm attachment,
aud generous confidence during long series Of years
have the honor t. be. Ne. II. CLAY