Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-29
From the Madisonian.

NEWPORT, IN. H. May s, ls43
S-A the request of several OF the inhabitants of the
OF Lempste N H., send you the enclosed petition
for the establishment OF Post Office nj East Lemp.
sier and the appointment Of Postmaster. The petition
is respectfully signed by individuals of both political parties
and the request they make TOR the establishment OF Post
Office is reasonable, and my opinion should be granted
East Lcmpster very the OF tie town OF
Lempser, ON the new mail route from Gisum Goshen.
at the point OF intersection by that of the from
CiarumOnt via Lomp-tcr Boston This the truth about
the matter although do suppose that such consider
atom would influence your official relation TO it,
make THIS representation IN regard 10 the Of pro-
posed Office because constituents who are Interested
request make it, not because expect wish to have
you give any heed 10 my suggestions having
10 ask OF you, in your official capacity at least
The sguers Of the petition also request inc 10 add nv re-
commentator 10 their for the appointment of Mr.
Samuel p Caulkins, TO the Office of Postmaster. If he
were an honest ule-hearted Democrat should do
IT, Humble as am in the political world would not now
for which you readily understand recommend
friend for office you, any OF the corrupt and yena
clique VINO constitute the present Administration. speak
politically and the epithets use apply 10 tine Adminsra
ZION ms whole, and individually, and of course EXEMPT
yourself from their application.
But in relation Mr. Caukns il sufficient n say that
he Is OF the three Hill Teaegades in the town ep
ter and therefore, proper for you appoint
IL" possesses the very qualifications which the members
OF tie present Administration yourself exccpted) are most
distinguished viz eachey 10 has principle and his narfy
-and therefore, must be acceptable acquisition TO the
corps OF office holders under the command of Capt Tyler
nope you Will appoint him. sir, for know of
abouts who would represent the Administration well a
ways excepting YOURSELF in their leading Characters
ties, viz desttutiOn Of principle and political renegadism
our late appointments m tins vicinity have all been of the
ultra blueght federal stamp of politicians and the rene
gades have taken such conduct your part high dud
geon. do not know what more add to recommend
Mr. Caukins toyour favorable consideration.
Respectfully, your obedient servant
EDMUND BURKE.
To the POSTMASTER GENERAL of the U. s.
Now we submit II every hgh-minded American if the
following reply from the head OF the Post Office Department
appropriate and in the right spirit
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
May 18th, lS43
Sir: received from you letters one enclosing pet
ton for office, the other for the appon,msnt of
Postmaster the town Of Goshen the place of the pres
ent incumbent, who represented insane.
These petitions are in respectful language, signed
nave no doubt by worthy and respectable men, and
ShAii receive the attention which Is always due To
such applications | have only regret that the pc
uoners had not selected other organ of communcn
ting with this Department than yourself Perhaps ought
TO express my regret that man. has the endorsement
OF certificate as member Of Congress- could so far FORGET
at he ever knew the courtesy which should charac terze
gentleman in his official correspondence though opposed
politically, o. personally unirondy, you seem 10 have
done in this instance.
have apology make you for any official act nor
explanation To- give, you desire It, No gentleman the
rgh to loce ms offensive language into my sson
under the sanciiy OF sealed letter under the privilege
OF ohcal coHcspondencc ald should regret know II
mere be one OF the sncrs either Of the petitions So con-
sued, so destitute OF correct Of proprey, as not
to express his condemnation your conduct as their organ
| m this instance.
Your favorable unnyorablc opinion of me- or of my
Official acts, alike indifferent look 10 the iudg
mcnt OF good and just men. IN accordance with a rule
have ever observed in public and private life in such cases
send you back your original letters be disposed of as
you please and take the liberty inform you that any fur
Their communication from must be at m ~
languages not shall give myself the trouble to return
-ceriaIny not u regard worthy Of official notice
(Signed) G.. A. WICKLIFFE.
Hon. EDNUSD BuRKG,
Newport Neto Hampshire.