Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1895-03-08

The Enthusiastically resignation was
not known until late hour in the evening to
his private secretary. nor will it be known
in all probability to any of his subordinates
at the department until its publication in
the morning news. The letter of resigna-
tiOn was brief and was couched in the usual
formal terms. 1t recites the fact that he
deems it advisable to retire from the Cabinet,
and that he will do 50 upon the appointment
and qualification of his successor. The letter
was by Mr. Bissell personally handed to his
chief. To q reporter who called at his resi-
dence Mr. Bisseil said:
4 have placed my resignation in the
hands of the President. The reason is
that my professional work at home demands
my attention, and feel that cannot longer
remain away from it, The business of
the Department is In good condition, and
its transfer to my successor can be made
without affecting the public service. I
have found my work agreeable, although at
times quite Onerous. I confess leave it
with regret, because 1 have become deeply
interested in it and had desire to accom-
plish something more in the development of
The postal service than | have found possible
IN these two years of effort. | deeply re-
gret, also that am thus compelled to sever
official relations with the President and his
Cabinet. which have been most satisfactory
and cordial throughout. Perhaps may now
say that all rumors of disagreement between
ihe President and any of his Cabinet have
oeep without foundation. l doubt If there
over was more harmonious Cabinet than
!he present one, and its members are a unit
in support of the President on every public
question"
Speaking of Mr.. Bissel's resignation, Presi-
dent Cleveland said: 1T surely is not neees-
iary for me 10 say that 1 shall release Mr..
Bissell with the utmost regret All his asso-
,iates in the Administration will feel that they
have lost colleague who in all respects was
valuable factor in their executive labor,
Is well as companion to whom they have
become greatly attached. I am not taken by
surprise, for l have known for some time
that it was inevitable, because Mr.. Bisselle
reasons for his action were of personal ma
sure, and were ineXOrable. Still this first
break in a Cabinet which has been, in
he midst of many perplexing situations, en-
nrely harmonious, always actuated by a
loyal d. votion to the public interest, and
pervaded in a marked degree by the personal
attachment which such connections cannot
sail to create, causes us all real sorrow. Much
qualification awaits Mr.. Bissell in the ap-
probation of his countrymen of his splendid
Ind valuable public service"
William Shannon Bissell was born in Rome,
Oneida County, N. Y, December 81, 1647.
When he was about six years old his parents
moved to Buffalo, the city which he has
called his home ever since. He entered Yale
IN 1865, and was graduated with honors
N the class of '69. In the
year Of his graduation Mr.. Bissell
began the study of law in Buffalo with A. P.
Daming. In 1872 he became the law partner
IF Lyman K. Bass. Two years later Mr.,
Cleveland joined the firm, which was known
as Bass, Cleveland & Bissell. 1t enjoyed a
largo practice. and Mr.. Bissel came to be
known as one of the ablest railroad lawyers
IN the country. When Mr.. Cleveland
was married Mr.. Bissell was best
nan at the wedding Mr. Bis
sell remained bachelor until February 6,
5turges, of Geneva, n. Y. In politics Mr..
BisselI has been active ever since his former
partner became Il candidate for Governor of
New York. He has been a consistent and
zeaIo1IS frien6 of Mr. CLEVELAND