Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-17
lllnn l1c II 1i,oni..a. Sep,. 49,

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HR. VAN ZANnT'S RETIREMENT
fr Van Zsndt The Texan Minister 10 the L.
S Is, has taken leave Of the Executive Of our
d Eernmemt The audience was hid ON Wed
8sdav when the subJoincd addresses were deli
&e,ei. That ihe intercourse OF Mr.. Van Zant;
with our Government has ever been rcciproca!iy
agreeable, was!ully manifested The ceremonies
.; HE interview. Mr.. Van Zand: has 10; only
>uccee,iej in winning the rc>pec; and esteem OF
our Executive. bui OF our citizens generally, VINO
have had The happiness . become acquainted with
him.
Mr. PRESIDENT: In pursuance Of my request,
made some time since the President o Texas li;i>
accepted nv resignation, and given me perinis-
sion 10 return home The letter which have
luSi had the honor 10 place in the hands OF The
Hon Secretary OF State, terminates my oihciai
functions with this Government,
In taking my leave of you, il gives me sincere
pleasure 10 rc-assure your Excellency otthc great
~ulicitudc which the Government and People oil
Texas have Tor the continued prosperity oi Tie
Government and people Of the Z. States, ana OF
the persona; wishes Of the President for your In
dyldua welfare.
In doing this, there arc other considerations
which crowd themselves upon me. The period
during which have been honored as The Repfc-
SeutGIl|c Oh INV HCal lHi', haS - 80
one Of unusual interest. Important questions, b.
fore pending, and others which have since arisen,
touching the most delicate relations OF The two
countries, and involving principles OF The highest
consideration, have been discussed ana alnlcaD'y
settled One OF paramount importance remains
Undetermined. That has been submitted for The
decision Of tho people OF the Two countries. Their
verdict urom which there will be no appeal must
be iraug.t with consequences OF The greatest mag
n;,ide and may SHAPE for veal or No, The desii-
Mes of the two Republics.
Whether the policy Of ,ha, measure shall he
determined hy the evil, which Last inevitably
attend final rejection, or The blessings that woui
follow from lis speedy consunnation, in ei'iier
event have the most abiding confidence, that,
in the end the wisdom OF the design, and the pa
t!iutism OF the act which originated H. viii be
both appreciated and approved.
The deep interest winch your Excellency has
al all times manifested in behalf OF ny adopted
country. and The marked ir&aknes> aud candor
which have ever characterized your bearing 20
wards inc in my official intercourse, - well as
the many ACES OF personal courtesy and kindness
with which YOU have distinguished me, have nol
failed 10 impre, me with thc iivcljc>t sense OF
gratitude The only return which | can o.ci
YOU. is the assurance | give, that they will he
cherished and held III grateful and lasting TcEc:a-
ancc.
ANA UON ihtlilll INV - tAI!tSS i.t at'it''t W
sire which entertain that the Government OF The
L. StatcS-a noble moaumcn, oil the wisdom .!
,nan-may continue 10 flourish, and adding new
star, 10 lis now bright galaxy stand and remain
perpetual; that Your Administration, already il
Illustrated ~ many important c",nt>: may result
10 the eminent advantage Of yoar country; that,
in retiring from the tolls amt turnoils oi Office,
Won NAV conliEuc to receive The honors dae 10
nnvicldiDs patriotism, and On able and faithful
H.. ~ pr. md ROT,
vouy family may you long ike in the enjoyment
vi the blessings Of health and prosperity.
To which the President replied:
IL receive, sir the expression OF your friendly
feelings fnr me personally, and your kind wishes
iormy future happiness, and thai OF my family;
with a becoming sensibiny. BE assured, MIR.
Minister that cordially Tcciprocie your irien,-
Is feelings and good wishes; and ii gives me true
pleasure 10 say, that, since your residence near
his Government, while you have not failed, in
The discussion oil all subjects OF difference which
have arisen between your Government and tbs,
10 viniica,c the rights Of The Republic oil Texas
You nave in no instance forgotten what YVES Gue
in courtesy 10 the Cni.ed StaleS
1t is ~ slight cause OF r.g.e. 10 nle thar vou
should have found il necessary 10 ask oi your
Government permission 10 retire from he >ia'lua
which you have tiled with acknowledged ability,
ana after Il manner - well calculated T. render
stable ana ci.llTII. lac INa'1 aiH -ooA li.9'i-
sanding which - happily exist between this r."
public ;nd Your own had ionuy cherished The
hope, that instead OF gran;os an audience oi
leave | shoRld have had TIC high satisfaction OF
ycasping Won by the hand - ii ieliowcitlcn q
these Conicdcrated States and Of mailing your
Republic 2s a porion Of on' ie,ri!o:y >,iGed
IN the course .; 4 Short tan. H. spring up into
rec, sovereign and independent States. adding
h. their iu>,lc new brightness 10 are,r bright
constellation, ami assisting their s>ier States in
HE :a>i, OF spreading abroad til. pure principles
al civil and religious liberty. T.;i> anticipation
has been, ior The time, defeated: hat tondiy
cherish The hope, that IS on! i'r a time. That
g.cat question engages The thoughts, and ocr!-
pr. the mind Of every thinking man III thi.
Uni IN: and in view oi TIE s,s; Interests which il
ingo,ye>. [ will no; permit mysel:' 10 doubt is
earl, coa>ummailon.
Bear back vita YOU 10 :oar Government and
People, assurances OF the deep interest wsiic: :
taken in ;heil wc!i,:ic by the Executive Of Tic
United States; and take along with YOU n" best
wishes Tor your health, Happiness and pros
merit.