The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-12-19
TESTIMONIAL To THEIR CHIEF.

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On the retirement of Postmaster Genera
Creswell from the Department he so ably
managed for five years, the clerks of tn,
Department met and passed the following
Resolutions, which we find published in the
Post Office Gazette. A copy of the number
containing the proceedings did not reach us
till recently:
WHEREAS The Hon. John A. J. Ores.
well has rendered to the President of the
United States his resignation of the office
of Postmaster General, and it has been
accepted; and
WHEREAS, Our relations with Mr.. Cries.
well, as officers and employees Of the De-
partment for the past five years. have made
us thoroughly acquainted with him, both
as man and public officer, we deem it
proper, in view of his retirement, to ex-
press our appreciation of the manner in
which he has conducted the affairs of the
Department, and the confidence and attach
ment with which he has inspired us while
employed under his authority; therefore
be it
Resolced That we sincerely and deeply
regret that the claims of Mr.. CreswelP S
private business should have assumed such
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his resignation necessary
Resolved, That it is our candid conviction
that the energy, integrity, and ability with
which he has conducted the business of the
Department has not been excelled by that
of the most distinguished Of his predeces-
sors.
Resolued, That we shall ever cherish a
grateful recollection of the considerate and
uniform kindness displayed in all his rea-
tions to us, and that our best wishes for his
success and happiness will follow him in his
return to the pursuits of private life.
The preambles and resolutions were unan-
imously adopted.
Mr.. Nicholson submitted the following,
which was adopted:
Resolced, That the preambles and resolu-
tions adopted by this meeting be elegantly
engrossed and framed, and presented to
MIR. Creswell in this form, as lasting tri-
butte of esteem from the employees of this
Department., and that a committee be ap-
pointed by the chair to attend to this mat
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After the presentation of the resolutions,
Mr.. Creswell addressed those assembled,
and said:
AS he contemplated the faces before him
he could not refrain from degree of sor-
row, as he had been associated with them
so long. There had been changes, but the
last change had been voluntary act on
his part against the wishes of the Presi-
dent and others. lie could not deny that
he parted from them with many deep
regrets. During the period of five years
association with those befose him, every
thing had been most pleasant. Some might
think he had been severe, but there was not
-l,n had tod ~, f1,o
Department during the period he had treated
unkindly, and he had always been ready to
contribute to the comfort of those associated
with him. If there was any one aggrieved,
he had not treated him with injustice know
ingly. For five years he had gathered
about him over three hundred conscientious
workers, and had always boosted of their
worth. They had performed the duties
assigned them laboriously and censcien-
tiously, as much so as any other force of
like size in the world. He had always
repealed attacks against the employees, and
demanded proof of all charges made. AS
public employees he challenged their equal
for correctness, and their exhibit was un-
excelled.
He parted with them as comrades and
personal friends, who had done their entire
duty. In the future there would be no
chief clerk, clerk or laborer to him, but he
would grasp their hands as those Of friends.
He closed by hoping that they might con-
tinue to discharge their duties, and that
kind Heaven might smile on them, and
God forever bless them all.
Mr.. Creswell formally acknowledged the
receipt of the engrossed testimonial in the
following letter to the Committed
WASHINGTON, d. c..
October 7, 1874. :
MEssRs. JAMES NICHOLSON,
GEO. d. CHENoNETH,
JAMES N. DAVIS,
Committee.
GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor TO &C
knowledge with the greatest satisfaction
18th ultimo, together with the beautiful
testimonial which accompanied it.
The cordial and complimentary terms of
the Preambles and Resolutions adopted at
a meeting of the officers and employees of
the POST office Department., with respect to
myself, on retiring from the position of
Postmaster General, will be ever cherished
by me in grateful remembrance.
My long continuance in that office brought
me in intimate personal relations with a
large majority of the gentlemen at that
meeting, and taught me from actual expert
ence their many excellent qualities of head
and heart. In fact many of them were
chosen by me, because of their eminent
worth, and fitness for their respective posi-
tons. Entertaining for them the highest
respect and esteem, it is but natural that
should highly value so warm an expression
of their regard for myself.
The beautiful copy of the Preambles and
Resolutions presented by you will always
occupy a prominent place in my house;
and, as the years of my life increase, will
serve to keep green the memory of my con-
nection with the Post-office Department,
and with the officers and employees asso-
ciated with me in its service.
Convey to the parties whom you repre-
sent, the assurance of lasting affection;
and believe that whatever changes the
future may effect for me or you, shall
remain, under all circumstances and all
relations, sincerely and faithfully, your
friend, JNo. A. J. CREswELL.
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