Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-10-16
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Mr.. Corning,s Resignation.
IYrom the Albany Areus, gth.1

REaIoNATioN OF How. ERAsTUs CoRNnG I'VE
are quite certain that political friends In
and out OF, this Congressional, DistEict--and
have little doubt that our political opponents
will sincerely regret to learn that Hon. EraBtus
Corning has felt constrained TO resign the cfioe
Of member OF Congress for this district, and
will today communicate his resignation to the
Secretary of State. Mr.. Corning has not taken
this step without regret and o due appreciation
OF his obligations to a constituency which elect
cd him to the position by an unprecedented
majority. He was averjo to q reelection last
fall, but fnally yielded to the general belief Of
bis friends that his continuance In Congress OF
this time would be useful TO his country, and In
tended faithfully to perform the duties of his po.
sition for another term. But, our readers are
aware, that after his election, and during last
winter, while at Washington, he was proatrated
by daDgerousil Illness, from which he happily re-
covered, but not, he is admonished by his ply
siclsns, With that degree of physioial strengtb
which will enable him to euperadd to his very
extensive business cares the labors of Con-
gressional service. He is constrsined, there
fore, 10 resign his position. Perhaps there are
none OF bis constituents who have greattr oc-
cssion than we, 70 regret Mr.. Corning's with
draHal, but his reasons are 80 imperative,
that we have not felt at liberty to demonstrate
against his decision. We acquiesce in it, as
one TO which duty to himself and to great bu-
einess Interests committed to his care. Mr..
Corning was elected to Congtess In 1855, and
served for one term. He was again elected In
1850, and reelected in 1862. OF the value OF
bis services in that body especially since the
country has been involved 10 she present cslam.
itous war, We can hardly speak too highly
Opposed though he Was to the Administration,
and sympathlziDg ardently with the views OF
the Democratic party, he resolutely stood by
the Government in ell measures essential to
the support of its legitimate authority, and
as q member of the committee OF Ways and
Means, rendered laborious and valuable service
In shaping the necessary measures of legisla-
tion. There was no member in the last Con-
gress who held higher position, or who COM
manded, in q greater degree, the respect and
confidence of his associates, and the country.
The loss of his oounsels In the present Con.
gress will be public calamity, which, we re-
gret, cannot be averted. 10 times like these,
when the foundations Of government and go.
ciety quake beneath our feet, the value of men
like Mr.. Corning-especially as we see them
descending the declivity of life--becomes more
apparent than in ordinary quiet and peaceful
periods, Starting In the world with no capital
except an honest and reselute heart and o
willing hand, he has steadily advanced through
all the gradations of successful business aud
enterprise up to- position more far reaching
and commanding in its relations to the msteiial
interests of the country, than that occupied by
aDy other living man. Not merely the inhsbi-
tants Of the city of hls residenoe, but appre'
ciaiipg friends scattered through the limits Of
many States, will join US In the aspiration tina,
he may long have health and strength to EMO!
the rewards and WELD the influence which
crown the years Of such o life.