The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-01-24
VOL. 9, No. 29.-Whole No. 436.

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ring more than forty years of my lite, they
have demonstrated their confidence and af-
Election towards me, in ev ~ variety of form
This last and GROWING eviderce os their
long and faithful attachment, exhibited in
the vote which, in their behalf, you gave
yesterday, at the seat Of The State Govern
ment, as the electoral college Of Kentucky,
fills me With oveIHowipg gratitude Rut /
should fail 10 express the feelings of my heart
| if did not also offer my profound and gate
full acknowledgements TO The other States,
which have united with Kentucky in endea--
oring 10 select me TO the Chief Magislracy
of the Union, and TO the million and quart
er Of freemen. embracing so much virtue in
ltelligence, and patriotism. who, wherever
residing, have directed strenuous and enthu-
siastjc eXertions to the same object.
Their efforts have b. en- unavaling, and
the issue of the election has not correspond
ed with their anxious hopes and confident
Expectations. You Lave, sir, assigned me
of the causes which you suppose have occa-
stoned the result will not trust myself to
speak of them. My duty is that of perfect
Submission TO an event which is now irrevo-
cable.
f will not affect Indifference to the persc~
nal concern which had in the political con-
test just terminated; but, unless am great
ly seIf-deceived, the principal attraction TO
me of the Office of President of the United
States, arose out of the cherished hope that
might be an humble instrument in the hands
t OF Providence, TO accomplish public good. |
a desired to see the former purity of the Geu-
leTal Government restored, and to see dang
: ers and evils, which sincerely believed en-
comprised it, averted and remedied. | was
anxious that the policy Of the country, espe~
cially in the great department of its comes
tic labor and industry. should be fixed and
stable, that all might know how to regulate
: and accommodate their conduct. And, full
=. ly convinced of the wisdom of the public
!. measures which you have enumerated,
n. hope TO live TO witness, and to contribute TO
Z. their adoption and establishment.
- So far as respects any official agency Of
h. mine, it has been otherwise decreed, and
80 bow respectfully to the decree. The future
cosrse OF the Government is altogether up
known, and RTapt in painful uncertainty.
:. shall not do the new Administration the in-
justice Of condemning it in advance. On
the contrary, earnestly desioe that, enight-
ened byits own reflections, and by dehber-
ate review Of all the great interests of the
country, or prompted by public opinion; the
benefit may be yet secured of the practical
es. execution Of those principles and measures
dy for which we have honestly commended that
a peace and honor may be preserved, and that
I'd, this young but great nation may be rendered
es. harmonious, prosperous and powerful.
at We are not without consultations under the
oh event which has happened. The Wing par
Ia. ty has fully and fairly exhibited to the coun
* try the principles and measures which it be
till lieved best adapted 10 secure our lbertie,
ow and promote the common welfare. 1t ha.
made, in their support, constant and uTgen
appeals 10 the reason and judgment Of the
people. For myself, have the high salts
&C. faction to know that have escaped grea
IN and fearful responsibility and that during tht
ct whole canvass. | have done nothing incon
oFs slstent with the dictates of the purest honor
on No. mortal man IS authorized to say that
held out TO him the promise Of any Office O
pit appointment whatever.
i'm What now is the duty of the Wing party
I'M venture TO express an opinion with ID
it, greatest diffidence. The future is envelon
DIS: ed in a veil impenetrable BY human eyes,
his cannot contemplate it without feelings 6
zee, great Encouragement. But know of onl
emit one safe rule, in all the vcissitudes of huma
sill life, public and private, and that is consc
lost entousy TO satisfy ourselves of what is righ
lear and firmly and undevatingly 10 pursue
I'M under all trials and circumstances, confidiu
rip in the great Ruler Of the Universe for ult
uis- mate success. The Wings are deliberate
'nse convinced of the truth and wisdom Of Il
lip, principles and measures they have espouse
able 1t seems, therefore, to me, that they shou
persevere in contending for them; aud tina
ect; adhering to their separate and distinct q
licle ganization, they should treat all who ha,
may the good of their country in view with re
pect and sympathy, and invite their coop
tors, ration in securing the patriotic objects, whi
the it has been their aim and purpose to accor
cit plish
Mr.. heartily thank you, sir, for your friend
f his wishes for my happiness in the retiTeme
Ows: which henceforward best becomes me. He
the hope TO enjoy peace and tranquility, see
pied ing faithfully TO perform, in the walks Off
den vate life, whatever duties may yet apperta
my to me. And shall never cease, whilst L
hank remains, TO look, with lively interest a
!, on deep solictude, upon the movement and {
Iuent erations Of our free system Of GoVernme
the and to hope that under the smiles Of an ;
attest wise Providence the Republic may be e
Du- Just, honorable, prosperous, and great.