Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-09-17

was very DESTROYS 10 pass. We had beer
long friends, keeping up a constant and
intimate correspondence; we had been col.
leagues in Congress in trying times, and
we had never differed on any measure.
hated to thwart his wish TO pass the bill,
preferred the measure should be killed by
some other; but when found that must
come 10 the rescue, or take the RESPONSE
bility Of allowing law 10 be enacted
which could not approve, hating to
wound, struck the hlow---denounced the
law according TO the best and honests die
taies of my mind, And when had done
so, wished to assure him that il was a
most unpleasant task; but in my position
as the representative OF others, duty and
right must control my movements, nnd
override all the promptings Of friendship.
Such is the spirit Of my speech, as all who
read il will readily perceive.
But were | TO stop here, might be mis-.
understood ! am compelled to go on and
present my views Of Mr.. Walkers reten-
ton Of the Senatorial commission Of the
Governor, which was forwarded TO him TO
be delivered over to me in the event Of
! his going in Mr.. Folks Cabinet. The
part | took in defeating the Chickasaw
Bill has been supposed 10 be the true solu-
| lion of his conduct--and therefore thought
| il imperative on me 10 make the explana-
ton have done. Icannot bring my mind
TO believe that in refusing 10 deliver the
commission. Mr.. Walker was influenced
by any motive or consideration personal
to myself. Nothing existed between us,
but what ! supposed to be unreserved CON
Gdence. Sometimes We differed about
men and about measures, but il was an
honest difference and in no case produced
the slightest alienation Of feeling. He
told me he preferred place in the Cabinet.
Iinsisied upon his remaining in the Senate,
and pledged him my hearty support for a
re election. When found he would not
yield TO my views, | cheerfully give in TO
his wishes, and tho whole party are adj.
vised with what steadiness and watchful-
ness pressed him for the position he now
occupes---on the very day the Senate
confirmed him Secretary OF The Treasury,
he received the Senatorial commission =
But suppose now, that on that day when
all his fond hopes and wishes are realized
and all the splendid irappings Of power
and place are snugly fitted upon him, he
receives a commission from the Executive
Of his State for me to occupy his seat;
feeling himself independent, when but ten
hours before his right foot rested on my
shoulder as firm prop, as he vaulIed into
his elevated scat, harboring and nursing a
deep grudge against me for some cause
never expressed, and determining now TO
take advantage Of the confidence Of the
Governor to shake his burning thirst for
yengence, he should tear up the commits.
sion; would not oil honorable men irrcsis.
libIy come 10 one conclusion, that such q
man was too degraded for the association
of honest men and that the KEYS Of tho
Treasury we're in unsafe handsa The
consequences of conclusion that Mr. !.
Walker was influenced by any considera-
ton personal 10 myself in his course with
the commission, are SO monstrous, so over
whelmnng. 20 Obstructive of all faith and
confidence in his character and integrity,
that feel bound to believe him when he
says, "nor is there any man friend or foe,
TO whom under similar circumstances ]
would have delivered the commission"
Upon the withdrawal Of Mr.. Walker and
Mr.. Buchanan from the Senate, parties
stood "a wings and 20 democrats, and il
must be known 10 all acquainted with the
proceedings Of the Senate. that a majority
Of that body could at any time have gone
into the election OF a.printer, or called up
the Zoll.veren Treaty, or adoptcd rcsou-
lions advising the President in pursuance
Of the latter alternative in the joint rcso-
lutions for the annexation OF Texas, TO
have opened negotiations with that CO.
ve-umenl for the purpose Of affecting that
most heartily desired object. And more
over il is evident that Mr.. Walker misun-
stood the feelings and wishes Of tho Co.
vernon for no sooner is he advised that
tho commission had mol been delivered,
than he caused a.duplicaie commission 10
be made out and forwarded. Yeti know
you will believe me sincere when assure
you, that at no time have | felt one mo-
rneni's modification al the course events
have taken. never asked or desired the
appointment---I am content with and proud
Of my present position. The Senatorial
appointment BY The Executive was a COM
pliment which most highly appreciate,
yet il has proved a source Of continued
annoyance 10 me, and had Mr.. Walker in
timaied 10 me that he had commission
| for me, but that he felt embarrassed about
| lis delivery, never could have accepted
| i even for one moment. Therefore as
do no, believe that Mr.. Walker took the
coursc ho did with view 10 mortify my
feelings, to crafty any personal pique Of
4 revenge, or 10 lower me or IN any way