The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-23
From the oxford (Mi..l Organizer.

From the Oxford (Miss) Oryani<cr
HON. JACOB THoMPsoN's LETTER. DECLINING
| THE EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT OF UNITED
| STATES SENATOR.
OxroKp, (Miss.,) April II, ls45
DKAR SIR: Your esteemed favor OF the 2lst OF
February, informing me of my appointment to fill
the vacancy in the Senate of the UniIed States, oc-
casioncd by the resignation of Hon. Robert j.
Walker, to take effect from and after the 10Th Of
March ultimo was not received I'LL yesterday, 18th
instant Acommission Of the same date came to
hand by the same mail.
A scat in the United States Senate 10 well worthy
the ambition Of the purest man and proudest intel
ect Of tho State; and feel deeply sensible of this
distinguished mark Of your confidence and esteem
appreciatejt the moro highly, because i, Ia made
Without any solicitation on my part, and without any
suggestion whatever Of any friend Of mine, far
am advised; and because 1t s the free-wl offering
Of Mississippi's most popular chief magistrate, than
whom no one 10 more intimately acquainted with
my whole public career, and who is, therefore, in
more favorable situation TO estimate Alright my
services TO the country, and my position with the
people Of mississippi; for, ever since have oc-
cupied public station, usefulness and fidelity to my
constituents, rather than distinction conspicuous
ness before the country, have been my pole stars.
ltis apparent, however, from the promptness and
decision with which you filed this vacancy, that the
great and primary object you had in view in making
the appointment thus early was TO the admin
istration, and the democratic party in the Union.
In the Senate, at its late executive session--caed
together 10 pass upon the nominations Of our newly
elected President to many very important Offices
to ratfy reject certain treaties entered into by the
preceding executive, one of which (the Zol Verein)
was of inestimable value to the staple States, and
TO transact other business Of general interest TO the
counry-both parties were equal in number, and
the vote OF your appontee would have been neces-
sary, on strict party vote, TO have confirmed
nomination, to have passed an affirmative prop
ositon, without throwing upon the Vice President
most weighty responsibility in every important
case But that emergency has now passed. The
country will properly appreciate your motives, and
duly estimate your conduct. Had the commission
reached me while in Washington, should have ac-
cepted the honor and entered upon the discharge Of
its duties But after the adjournment Of the Senate,
and the completion of the labors thus devoved up
on me, I should have done what now propose to
dol and this is, to return to you the high trust con-
| fded TO me. 3t 3
If accept the appointment, should as matter
course desire to retain the position and therefore
must become candidate for election to the sta
ton before the ensuing Legislature, and must urge
my friends to give me warm and energetic sup
port. This position am unwilling, voluntarily, and
of my own accord, to assume; and especially would
refuse to do at the present time, when our great
party strength is our great weakness, because the
danger of division is imminent, and we will be shorn
of our power unless our public men are prepared,
without murmur, to forego their wishes, to waive
pTetcnbtOno
unbiased expression of the will of their party
friends. Moreover, it would be at variance with
my entire course of conduct heretofore. While |
have ever freely assented to serve the State in any
ststion to which the people have called me, never
have thrust myself unbidden upon them; nor can
| now, in view Of dazzling prize, change my attitude
to people who have extended to me most liberal
share Of their confidence. Before the Senate shall
again meet, general convention of the democratic
party will assemble, and then and there the prefer.
and paralities Of the party may be expressed
general election of the members Of the legislature,
whom will devolve the selection off senator will
take place, and in this way public feeling will be
elected, and public opinion will concentrate and
point to the man who will have the requisite nteg-
rity, talents, energy and industry to occupy the
cant seat of our distinguished statesman, Robert j.
Walker. Thus you will be greatly aided in the
discharge Of this delicate trust and you may be en-
abled to select an individual whose courage will be
strengthened, and whose will benerved, to main
tain the rights and honor of our people, by con-
seriousness of having strong hold upon their afec-
tions.
My name can never be used as means Of dis.
tracing and dividing the democratic party. Its
present acknowledged ascendency, acquired from a
heavy minority, has been gained at the expense Of
too much toll and unremitting exertion in which
| have borne an humble but an active part and its
continuance is of too essential importance TO the
welfare and advancement of our State, to be lightly
individual shall wear the honors of the State; and
in the minds of all whose hearts are true 10 our
cause, the harmony, unity, and success of the DEM
ocrac party is of infinitely higher importance than
the elevation of any man. Such, at all events, are
the promptings, the impulses Of my own conscience;
and under their guidance must act.
| Fearing, then, that some dissension, confusion,
or sectional jealousy may result from my acceptance
at your hands ofth distinguished post Of honor,
knowing that the public service is to suffer no deri-
ment from my declensioD, desiring to leave the par
ty free and untrammeled in their choice of caDdi-
date for the Senate, and having game to play for
my own promotion, but feeling determined, cheer
fully and unreservedy to submit to the action of
the party in respect to myself whether that leads
to public or to private life, you must permit me,
with the most heartfelt thanks to you for your kind
feelings and too favorable appreciation of me, most
respectfully to decline the appointment you have
rendered.
Hoping that in thus acting do not impair your
confidence, diminish your personal esteem of me,
am dear sir, with sentiments of high regard your
''N'' - ' ]. THOMPSON.
To his excelency A. G. BROwN, Jackson, Mis-
sissipp Rt
The magnanimity which Mr.. Thompson displays
is worthy of his cause; and it must to
mend him, at some future time, to the democracy Of
Mississippi UNION.
The regular correspondent in New Orleans, of the
National Intcgencer in his late letter, says he was
informed by member Of the Texan Congress, that
the public debt Of that State amounts to about six
teen millions Of dollars. The same member Of
Congress, according to the letter-wrter admitted
there are authentic records thct show positively
how much the debt is; but only after long inves-
gaton, and getting every possible kind Of informa-
ton on the subject, he made il out at the sum just
mentioned. The truth is, spectators are very bu-
ny in this vicinity to depreciate Texas funds and
stock much they can, in order to profit by the
believe that Texas owes sixteen millions dollars,
when in reality she only owes six, her stocks and
evidences of debt may be purchased for song.
Here we see member Of the Texian Congress con-
jured up to say, what nobody in Texas or in New