The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-05
vvrlnA.s ssla.a. esq, Trsssssss e shs United
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WrlnAn ssIasa, esq, late TrssssEsr - the United
The following correspondence has been put into our
hands for publication We publish il with mixture Of
pain and pleasure which find il difficult to describe.
Who would not feel pain when knowing the late Treas
ur. swe have done, for nearly 40 years-knowing him
in stations Of public life, when he was DIS
tinguished member Of the Virginia legislature, when nc
was the register OF the land Office OF the State and hen
many years since he was Treasurer Of me United
Sntes him in all these relations as stern and
incorruptibIe in his virtues Cato himsefwe pd him
vouna.ry retiring from the service OF his country Bu
Who does not also feel that there is something in the
manner of this correspondence which IL calculated 70
rive us the highest pleasure Here gentleman
one OF the saunchest, pures and ablest democrats
have ever knownetrng from his post, and greeted by
the sincere thanks and hearty paudta Of every clerk in
the Treasurers office. Whether they be wings demo-
Gratis they have all forward subscribe their
to this complimentary tribute TO the merits OF Mr. Seden
The best Of il is, there is who knows him that
will not confess be deserves il all; gentle was
he In his high oficeso tolerant to all differences OF po
hical opnionso TO all sorts OF proscrption-so
utterly opposed to every species OF persecution for
opinon's sake He has set example 10 men in power
indeed which they would do well 10 initiate and that is
to prescribe none for politics, and to cherish every officer
who is calculated to his country. All we can wish
10 the present administration is to find in his successor
Treasurer like William Selden, who will discharge his
duties with the same integrity, ability and zeal Such
man. like the deceased Peter Hagner. is worth his weight
in gold:
TRKAsURY DEPARTMENT,
#H@ M aN Treasurer's Office, Ocober I, 1850
DxAR MR The undersigned clerks your office, being
informed OF your resignation Of the important and respon
sbe position which. Treasurer of the United Saes You
have occupied for upwards OF eleven years with dstn
guished ability and unsulied integrity SIGNALLING your
devotion 10 your duties with assiduy of attention
urpassed take OCCASION upon your retirement this
day, - 70 tho profound esteem which your
sabe and gentlemanly department has inspired in the
hearts or all
An n,ercourse personal and official, such has
boen, agreeable and uninterrupted In IT'S character calls
for this formal but sincere token OF regard and in has
connection IL will be irrelevant to what each oil
has found 10 be in reference to yourself that
urbany of kndliness of heart, in combination
with sofened dignity Of the thorough gentleman which
make the performances Of public the par the
subordinate cheerful tribute, well respect
able and serious obligation. A4r
We cannot omit aluding fact which, while il must
forever Strengthen the bonds personal sympathy and
spect part has illustrated In very remarkable
Nor the tolerance nj your political character In
the appointments which have been made in this branch
bear testimony, ana appeal TO the record that you
have been uninfuenced by the political opinions of the APP
poinsces In your Office This is OF your official
much be commended for its elevated and gen
sous bearing. that should do great injustice
feelings and your merit mention it.
We beg leave, dear sir, that official connexion
70 BE- sundered, and the daily of friendship
BE- suspended by the thar has occaoned this letter.
say that whatever may be your future plans OF e
cordial wish and desire that life may prosperous
and happy
We remain, with sincere respect your obedient servants
WILLIAM B. RANDOLPH, G. c.,
II. JACKSON,
WILLIAM D. NuIr,
fr II. G STHoaAs,
w. n. WEsr,
HoPKIss LIeHTsKR,
JOHN @. EKpoMAs,
BENJAMIN F. tKALL,
a4ff SAMUEL Nj. BooTKs.
WILLIAM s. MORGAN,
JoHs w. G, Evans,
RoBKRT LArHAN,
sa A. MCLEAN,
r9ase CHARLES w. HANDY,
JANIS MooRE, ACHING Clerk.
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