The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-12

U00tn Carolina
TEE RxBIGNA8ION or GENERAL QUArrLnAuN.
From tho Charleston Mercury June 81
By request We publish the folio wing sttsr Of ressna-
ton scospteA to take effect the 9Th inst We In
formed orders have been ssned for election to be held
on Saturday the 18th Of August next to ill the
sancy;-
HAD ouAR1xRs THIRD BncADs, 8. C.N(
PIsARIA, June 4, 1858.
My dear Sir Nearly ten years have elapsed since with
uDasmity az gratifying TO me a. the act was compli
nentay the oeers Of the Third Brigade o! Infautry
boDored me with its COMMAND. Such mark Of dstioc
ton and prefers nces free Offering OF the gallant corps
Of military composing this brigade-the largest in
the State has impressed me with feelings Of gratitude
them. which, while my faculties remain uaimr paired
nor hing short Of aeath eace eradicate from my
memory.
Wiling am that my official life, commencing more
than twenty ago. should close without the
Of any great event to sgnaze my military
would however have IL borne in micd that from early
manhood to present ripper years. Ihave stood
pared all the power with which God and nature
bad endowed to sustain the State in ADD every
emergency; and that during the recent asry ordeal
through which South Carolina passed the brigade viii
had the honor to command wss the only one within
her borders that indicated willingness that she should,
Dge handed and alone exercise the full extent OF her
sovereign power tn arrest the aegressions upon her
rehts-rghts certainly not the less dear because held
IN with her sitter Southern Sates-Jights not
the less binding upon her to defend because those States
bad acqu esced In their vi top but more prudent and
perhaps wiser councils prevailed and although the az
gressions Of which complained, failed to meet with
that signal Iebuke which characterized Southern chival
~ in former days. yet such the spirit Of opposition
may entertain the hope that further attempt at
enactment will not soOn fever be made.
In referring 10 the past 1t Is far from my intention to
reprosch Others for differing with me in opinion and
late difficulty would not have been alluded to but for the
fact that the part had performed the political stage
placed me under Obligations to continue in Office 80 long
there the ghtest prospect Of Of which
had been feeble advocate, inducing the caamtes of
Not that coveted but recognised the author
ty Of the State to command my services and felt that
must come, In common with all her loyal sons,
should be found ready to share her fate Having
served the edeya government in worthy cause in
plisnce with requstion Of native State and
Gently IS we'll formerly, shown readiness to serve
her Also tue threatening elements had let loose their
missiles of however unequal the contest might have
been between the conflicting parties but seeing
possible contingency near at hand in which services
might be needed by either as we are happily at peace
with al the world and likely to remain for many years
feel that may with propriety retire from the public
service and therefore tender you my resignation Ba
der General of the the Third Brigade of Infantry.
In my retirement shall carry with me the kindest per-
sonal regard for yourself Individually and for my late
command collectively from whom have ever received
the most cordial support.
May DO hostile host ever invade our country; peace
rule supreme throughout its borders present ius
tutons State rights democratic republican principles
continue to flourish happiness and prosperity find their
way into every household and family These blessings
with all Others within the gift Of the Great Dispenser Of
all good be abundanty shared by you dear General
well those of the brigade it my delight to
command is the parting wish Of your late companion in
PAUL QUATTLEBAUA.