The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-17
THE UNION.


mr. C@ihsus's s1cesssss.
Il will be from the following correspondence that
the governor Of South Carolina has appointed Col r. H.
Emore to abe vacancy In the Senate oecasioned by the
death OF Mr. Calhoun, and thai be has accepted the APP
polntment The appointment was first rendered by Gov
ernor Seabreok to General Hamilton; but some doubts
having arisen 10 his residences General Hamilton de-
cned The appointment was then offered to Mr.. Cheyes
who felt constrained by his age and nfrm health to
fuse to leave his retirement
The selection OF Colonel Elmore viii give great salts
faction 10 the people Of South Carolina, just tribute
his personal merit and to his devotion to the interests
OF his State. The Columbia Telegraph says -
APPOINTMENT A SENATOR. We repubiish to-day the let
Of Col Emoe, by which it will be that he has
cepted the office Of United States result which
will be hailed with general and heartfelt satisfaction In
thus accepting the trust which conferred HIM by the
governor Col Eore has shown that he Is actuated by
and imperative Of duty and that he recognises
the fullest extent The right OF the State command the
services Of her sons In time Of need No who knows
Franklin H. Gilmore needs be assured that this prime
will regulate his conduct under all emergencies and when
this added the other qualifications that posi- which
centre in himhs experience in public service, his
possession OF the public condolences his acknowledged tai
en and the intellectual and moral traits which make bis
characterwe may cordially congratulate ourselves that
the governor has succeeded well In his delicate task
nominating to take the place Of late senator His
choice will give general satisfaction.
Ex.currvs DEPARTMENT
Charleston, April TO- 1850.
My DEAR sIRi General Hamilton and Mr.. Cheves having
declined occupy the from South Carolina ia
the United States Senaehe latter account Of age and
honorable 10 his eeings hereby tender il 10 YOU
Your long confidential relations with Mr.. Calhoun, the
your and public services in 20 a Of he
qualities which exalted distinction requires are
am fully Of the feebleness OF your health and Of
Your epugnance for that reason enier the discharge
eneat You % remember that this coniedsracy 81 free
sovereign, and independent States In imminent danger
elecaal and moral powers, you may essentially aid
avert so dire calamity BY preserving unimpaired the
equality and honor OF the membe that compo il.
May not hope that the business oil the bank the State
in such condition enable you lis presi.
and Ia obedience wish Of the legislature YOU return
the administration of that institution session
wy fHHiM 1afafr' B. sss sEabaooK
FRANKLIN H. EIMoRE, esq.
l CHARLESTON, April IL, 1850.
My have the honor acknowledge the re-
csp, Of yenr sxeeenGys Letter Of Yesterday Informing
as SENATOR in the place Of Mr. Calhoun, and rendering
appointment T. me "a, you had kindly ot
gency you would require my services your call has not
pored them from the first and now than ever that
General iamilton's CHARACTERISTIC but hghstraned
decacy, caused htn 10 WituufdW station
well calculated fill this juncture and in which leIt
and still feel assured he would have rendered efficient
it consoed Tor his withdrawal 50 far as he public wei
fare was concerned In the hope and will add the expec-
Of his ripe wisdom and firm spirit this station and this
has really made inc unwilling TO think of alternative
CURED You npon me in the terms YOU have
urged. while feel CRATE July penetrated by your selection
canaot but feel disturbed with anxiety and doubt
While acknowledge the almost unlimited right of the
onal and representative 70 require the services Of
citizen whenever you may deem they may be employed
responding obligation his part 10 obey cannot over
come my sense oil my inability. all times unequal to the
bur now highest energies Of mind and BODY are
needed even more inadequate the occasion from the
edge OF all these seen the mater IN
different light, and have considered them sufficient to
your exceiency has seected under far TOO fayoa
BILE estimate Of my ability TO country the
emergency but the cal have made upon me is in
terms that cannot disobey with the example Of him am
called to succeed before be the consequence 10
self whatever may please Providence order, and ac-
wh,c the consideration presented in your letter caused
post occupy, president Of bank OF the STATE
cannot but ask your exceIency to bear in mind what il
monng this higher station, you say MAY NOT hone
that the business OF the bank OF The State In such con-
months, t. under higher obligations and in obedience
TO the wishes Of the legislature you the admins
ration OF that institution NJ It's next session I"
The elaonsi have borne this for ten years
past and the course OF events ia progress regarding
IT, and regarding my administration and lons In n
make IL duly. my discrimination to stand up M
AL responsibilities growing out OF them; and should moi
feel justified by my own ofduy by the confidence
toe safe has uniformly given me, IL did, by any act o
mine counensace for moment idea that BY accepting
this higher and more distinguished Office, avoided Of
would eyade consequences that have occurred or
result la leaving tnow. while anything hangs doubt
concerning It's fate, do Il only in obedience your re-
QUESTION. and, so lar depend. fo short
indicated and this would much Que
my highest duy the State would allow its Condition
OF soundness and prosperity did leave we without en-.
cuse ON that
am. sir win great respect, your obedieni servant
+. H. ELM0RE.
| MARRIED.,
Al Trinity Church, 10Th nst by Rev DR. Burr KIN
JOSEPH sAxToN, Of Philadelphia to NARY H. daughter