Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-23

NJ duty 10 tina, 81 perfect submission to an event, ~hie
10 nov inesooabie.
will not Affect indifference TO the personal eancer
which had in the political contest, just rfninsied but
unless greatly selfdeceived. The principal alifae
tim o the uice Of President Of the United States
out OF the cherished hope that nigh be an hum
tile instrument, Ia tho hands Of Providence 10 accom-
plish public g,od desired 10 the former purity u
Ihe general Government restored, aud dangers
and evils, which ] sincerely believed encompsssed ~
svertcd aud remedied. was anxious that the policy
OF the cousiy especially in the great department u IT.
domestic labor and industry should be fixed aud stable
that all might Know how TO regulate aud accommodate
their conduct. And, fully convinced Of The wisdom o
the public measures, which you have enumerated,
hoped to live 10 wItness, and 10 contribute 10, Their a.
doption and establishment.
So far respects any official agency u mine, II has
has been heIwise decretd and bow respectfully 10
the decree The future ol The Government Is al
together unknown. and wrapt IN painful uncertainty.
shall not do the Administration The injustice o con
denim ing il, in advance. On the contrary, earnestly
desire that enlightened by lis own reflections. aud by
deliberate review OF all the great interests uf The coun
Try, prompted by public opuiun, the benefit may be
yet secured Ut the practical execution Of ihose principles
and measures, Tor which We have honestly cuniended,
that peace and honor may be preserved. aud that this
young hut great naon may be rendered harmonious, pros
porous and powerful.
We are not without consultations under the event
which has happened. The Wing party has fully and
fairly exhibited 10 the country the principles and nea
sures which II believed best adapted 10 our ber
lies aud promote The common welfare. II has made, In
their support constant aud urgent appeals 10 the reason
aud judgment Of the people. For myself, have the high
satisfaction 10 know that have escaped great fearful
responsibility. aud that during the whoe canvass have
done nothing Inconsistent with the dictates Of tho pu-
rest honor. No mortal man 10 authorised 10 say that
cid Out 10 hun The promise Of any office appointment
whatever.
What now is the duty OF the Wing party 7 ! ven
lure TO express any opinion with the greatest dilence.
The future is enveloped in vail lmpenelrsbc by hui
man eyes. | cannot contemplate 1t without feelings Of
great disconfseemeni. But | know Of only safe
rule. In all the yiclssndes Of human life, public and
private, and that is conscenousy 10 satisfy ourselves
Of hat is right and firmly and undeviangly pursue
II under all Trials aud circumstances confding IN the
great Ruler Of the Universe for ultimate The
Wings deliberately convinced Of he truth and Wis
dom al the primo pies and measures which they have
poused II seems, therefore, TO me that they should
preserve conendIng for them; and that adherrng 10
their separate and distinct organization, they should treat
all who have the good uf Their country IN view with
speel aud sympathy and invite their operation IN
esun. the patrIuc ohrcs, which II has been their aim
and purpose 10 accomplish.
heartily thank YOU sir, r your friendly wishes for
my happiness, III The retirement, which henceorward
becomes me- Here hope TO enjoy peace and tranquil.
iy seeking faithfully To perform, IN the walks Of private
life, whatever duiie3 may YET appenain 10 me. And
shall never whilst life remains, 10 lock- with live
lniees, and deep soiciude, upon the movement aud
operations Of our free system of government and to
hope that. under tho smiles OF all wise Providence
the Republic may DO ever just honorable, prosper
aud great