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country have come together at Niagara, near
the scene OF those bloody contests, where the
American Army, led on by Gen. Scorr, won
victories, (hardly less grand than the mi ghty
| Cataract whose thunders there e,ernally re-
sound,) which at once redeemed US from the
foul disgrace of llul's surrender, and taught
Britain that patriotism, valor, skill and military
science had yet "habitaton and a namc'' on
the American Continent. Patriots of every
grade and hue--patriot statesmen and patriot
yeomen, patriot officers and patriot soldiers
are met there to-day, by hundreds of tn usands,
to testify not only to their great, dccp-rootcd,
ncradcab regard for the chief of living war
riors but also to speak forth their strong, fer
vant highest desire to see HIM placed, by the
suffragcs of the American People, at the head
of that nation, for the union and prosperity of
himself n willing sacrifice.
Wings of Vermont we know him as sol
der, pacfcator, q dlplomatist, patriot and
"A statesman; and whatever may be said Of
Republics, in general, Yet MS show him and the
world that We, at least, are not ungmtcful.
Mr.. Graham's Resignation.
The following is the letter of Hon. WILLIAM
A. GRAHAM rendering the resignation Of his
office as Secretary of the Navy, to which is
subjoined the Presidents reply. The country
will ratliy the encomlums which are bestowed
by the Executive on this faithful and efficient
public servant at his retirement
NAVY DEPARTME VT, June 2S 1852
SIR: Having accepted the candidacy for the
second office III the gift Of tho American pco-
pic, deem it proper to relieve your Admins
tratlon from any possible criticism or embar-
rasslnent on my account, in the approaching
canvass, by retiring from my place at the head
OF the Navy Department. ! therefore beg that
you will approve my resignation, which is here
by rendered.
BE assured, Mr.. President, that take leave
of you and my colleagues ut the Council Board. |
with whom have labored in harmony for the
past two years with sensations of deep rerrct |
that shall cherish the llvcIIcst interest for the
lame and success of your administration during
the residue of your term; and thut shall ever
bear my testimony to the DISTINGUISHED DEVOTION |
patriotism and ability with which you have |
gwen your faculties to the consolidation Of the |
Union, and the interest, honor and rcnown of
the whole country.
With considerations Of the sincerest respect !
and esteem, am, very faithfully, your obcdl- /
cnt servant,
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM
TO MILLAnD FILLMORE, President of the Uni
ted States.
EzLcurrvE MANSION, WAsuHGrox
CRY, June 30, lS59
SIR: received last evening, with unfcgncd
regret, your letter Of the 2Sth inst rendering
your resignation as Secretary of the Navy
Our official intercourse has been so infinite
and SO entirely harmonious, that it seems Ike
parting with one of my own family to lose YOU
from the Council Board and | am sure that
every member of the Cabinet will share with
me in this feeling.
] owe you many thanks for the able, faithful
and impartial manner in which you have ad-
mlnlstcrcd your Department ; and | take this
occasion to say. that your official conduct has
at all times met my entire approval.
appreciate, most fully, the high sense of
dclcacy and propriety on your part, which in
duccs you to separate from the Administration
at this time, lest it might be embarrassed bv
W" N'""C1'"'i WIN II Ill Ihc coming contest.
cannot regret the cause which conpells YOU
to this act, however may regret the act itself.
1t would have been gratifying to me if the Con
stltutlonnl advisers with whom | commenced
my Administration, and who have acted so
cordially together, could have remained a unit
IN person and sentiment until its close. But
late ana the sovereign people have ordered
yield to the necessity Of the case,
and shall, but not without great reluctance,
comply with your request by accepting your
as soon as | can find succ essor to
supply your place.
Hoping that the country may appreciate your
merits, as have done, and reward you accord
ingIy.
remain your sincere friend
Willard FILLMORE.
lion. w. A. GRAHAM, Secretary of the Navy.
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