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itt* PCS 7ro,n (he Little-F.U. (N. V.) Friend and Oa«t.c. THE COTTAGER- What though no pageant round thee ehmc, Nor nomp, nor pulaers be thine, pim llatteiy’a empty aound; The prrcincta of thy small domain 1)„ j,,y and love, and peace, contain, And beauty smiling round. Though courts and halls thou hast not known With fretted arch, and vaulted stone. And gilded fane above; The rose that decks thy college side In nature’s elegance and pride, Uolli recompense thy love. Could tinselled robe, or polished gem, Or radiant star, or diadem, Have fallen to thy share ; T | )0 u uoutdst have known the thousand stings That i.irk beneath the gaudy things That pride and folly wear. Ilad mosques, pagodas, temples, towers, And minarets, and golden bowers, Been storied with thv fame; Some pensive bard might now explore ■J'h' ir undistinguished ruins for Some relit of thy name. Could Ophir, aod Potosi’a mine, And famed Golconda’a, all resign Their treasures at thy feet: . Worn out with care, thy soul would sigh Tor thy sweet cot’s simplicity, That calm, serene retreat. The sun that givoB thee cheerful day, The moon that lights thv evening way, The stats that stud the sphere— If viewed hy circled majesty, Or by thy lone, admiring eye, As brilliantly appear. Then let thy fields and flocks content— And though no sculptured monument In memory o’er tlicc rise ; For virtue, Mis enough to know, That wealth and power canno’er bestow Distinction In Ike skies. J. O. T. MISCELLANY. From Whitaker's Monthly Magazine. FERSONAL AND POLITICAL PORTRAIT OF TRINCF. METTERNICH. Fnw men have attracted more attention in thnir generation, than the Prince Metternich. IJmn of an anciont noble family, but unaided by the advantages of fortune, undistinguished by education, and ttngilled with extraordinary intellectual powers, vet possessing extreme dexterity, a rapid nnd clear perception of hu man character, wills exquisite tact of manner and address; insinuating in discourse, and eminently graceful in action; cffeminntc in personul appearance, and if not depraved in taste, indifferent to, or wholly devoid of respect for moro than the forms of tiis church; he trembled not to seize the helm of state of the Austrian empire, tinder tlto most difficult rir cuniHtauces ; and ndnpling himself to events with suppleness, ho for some time, like the automaton chess-player, never moved hut to victory, of whatever force his antagonist might be ; hut no expression of dread, or joy, or tri umph, could bo remarked in that piece of mys terious mechanism. . Whatever may bo the distant and ultimate destiny of his name and fortunes, the dark shadow of "coming events” has, just now, somewhat obscured their usual lustre ; nnd it is, haply, while their sometime brilliancy stands impaired, and when the eye is no longer over powered by their light, that it may hotter con sider some few of tho man’s humanities; for who might safely advert to tho qualities of the minister and tho prince, whore those qualities arc best understood, and wliero they nro more indistinctly comprehended ? who would wil lingly thread tho labyrinth of diplomatic in trigue, or patiently chroniclo the over varying phase* of that tidat errant which shed its bel ter ur banaful influence on men and things, just as they happened to be proud nnd power ful, or htimblo and degraded! It is enough that Italy may best become the historian of his generosity and kindness, the Tyroleans record bis justice, and the Swiss descant on his ro- spect for ancient freedom, 1 lie Prince, however, has been taught to fed that the schoolmaster is abroad. Perhaps this is sctt'cely tho proper moment to refer, with exorbitant enthusiasm, to tho admirable effects resulting from the Congress of Vienna, which Prince Metternich has regarded as hi* field of fanto, and from which his greater wealth nnd dignity were derived—the vine covered hills of Jnhannisberg, tho friendship of his Grace, and (Gallico) tho otornal grati tude of Europe. “ Tho Division is now com plete!” was the triumphant exclamation of the prince as he terminated his labors, *» hatever scepticism may have existed at tho moment on the subjects in tho minds ol the ignorant and unenlightened, there can be none ; and, although late, verily, this Stultz of nations “ has his reward.” But, it has boon said thnt a scene less pathetic than singular, occurred in that solemn convocation. In 'he warmth of debate on a momentous and contested point, the prince, relying upon his state and influence for protection, hesitated not to contradict u soldier, and that soldier a Briton ; the result whereof was a rather unequivocal suggestion of the trite adsgo of “ an Irishman’s sword be ing the key to the other world”—a liberal offer of the choice of weapons, trom n cane to a cannon—with some disagreeable hints from good nutured friends, there present, of his an tagonist’s mattress being composed of mous taches of the slain, and his possessing the ten antry in common of a private cemetery. The prince, in generous consideration of tho hap piness of the human race, foreborc any ex pression of sentiment that might compromise that mundane felicity which he had just so ably settled : but, ardent for the emancipation of the Austrian vocabulary, his vivacious adver sary appealed to his honor, by a laudatory ar- past, and “ chew tho cud of bitter fnney” with in the walls of Johanntsberg. AVo have sca led the fenco of the domain, and shall haply cro the thicket some of the Matured 1 “ JVotts serous secret comme un coup gumentum ad homincm, and in giving practical Ins raiion of the pr.nciples of a Holy Alliance, iniullaneoosly overthrew the person and the ory ol the Aulic counsellor, and frightened trom their propriety the wits of the illustrious members of that celebrated conclave. Whether or not the prince was above noti cing what occurred “behind his back,” it ' 9 reported that he suddenly withdrew from that too animated conference, and if ever alter- wards referred to on Ihe subject, adopted, Imp ly, the skilful evasion of tho gascon, who, on being reminded hy n good nntored friend that he had been publicly termed a coward, replied, “ Pho ! nobody believed it.” “ You received besides a blow !” “ I am short sighted, nnd look it for n mere gesture.” “ llut you were caned, and ran out of doors!” “My dear friend, 1 expected my adversary would follow me!” His inimitable diplomacy and pure vir tue on the occasion, went not, however, unre warded hy those in whoso cause he suffered. The fair vine-covered hills, and the proud cha teau of Johannisberg, were his immediate re compense, the able conveyancers of the Con gress having discovered an opportune flaw in the title of Marshal Kellerman to those rich domains; nnd who that ever visited that spot, and beheld the waters of the Rhine, and Ihe woods of Nassau from its terrace, hut must envy the owner the fortunate assault which led to so rich a prize? The devotion of the prince to the tastes of his royal master, who had but a few years pre viously married his fourth wife, induced him to imitate that uxorious example ; and he had a! ready speculated upon noble, wealthy and in fluential connexions, when the charms of Ma demoiselle Lteckcm induced hint to renounce nobility for the stage—prefer pirouettes to quartering*—and cabriolcs to title deeds.— Great was the astonishment, and excessive tho indignation of the noblesse of Vienna— Semper Augustus was more august than se rene, and declared the measure u pus has— that tho minister should be coupe, and Ins agile intended cluisscc by tho court. The prince was however obstinate, nnd tho monarch had to balancer between the loss of a favorite min ister and the recognition of the Sallalrix. Tho minuet and galoplude wero at length success ful ; and this union of I.'.'hitomne an IVin- temps was duly sanctioned and rocognizcd.— It was terminated in somewhat less than a year by tho hand of death ; and since that epoch, little has occurred in the events of his political life, to soothe Prince Melternich’s feelings for tho various domestic privations he has boon doomed to endure. It is now behoved, that having witnessed the ruin and destruction of that costly but sand built edifice of European government, which had demanded of him such time and pains to rear; that having survived Ins ministerial utility, which, wholly independ ent of affection, respect, or moral confidence, preserved him in his “ pride of place con scious of the distrust entertained nl him by tho King of Hungary, the heir to the sceptre of tho Ctesars; baffled in the success of the fore dinner; ride ten or a dozen miles at a heat. Follow it up i iind depend upon it, you dine agreeably, sleep comfortably, wake in the morning in better condition and spirits than you have been accustomed to do; nnd conclude, after all, that this world is not near so bad ns it m joht be.—.V. Y. Constellation. POLITICAL. From the Washington Globe. MAJOR EATON’S LETTER Resigning the War Department, and the Pre sident's ansteer. Washington City, 7th April, 1831. Df.ar Sir,—Four days ago I communica ted to you my desire to relnquish the duties of the War Department, nnd I now take oc casion to repeat the request which was then made. I am not disposed, by any sudden withdrawal, tu interrupt ur retard the business of the office. A short timo will be sufficient, I hope, to enable you to direct your attention towards some person in whose capacity, in dustry, and friendiy disposition, you may have confidence, to assist in the complicated and laborious duties of your administration. Two or three weeks, perhaps less, may be sufficient for the purpose- In coming to this conclusion, candor de mands of mtTto say. that it arises from no dis- communication yesterday, which I had refer red to in n’.y note of last evening; nnd have to make my acknowledgements for the kindness with which you have expressed your satisfac tion with the manner in which I have dischar ged the duties of the station to which you had thought proper to invite me, and your convic tion of tho public confidence in my adminis tration of the Treasury Department. I beg leave, however, to udd, in my own justification for not following the example of the Secretary ofStato and Secretary of War, in making a voluntary tender of the resignation of my of fice, as soon as I was acquainted with theirs, that I was wholly unconscious of the applica tion, to myself, of any of the reasons, so far as I was npprised of them, which had induced them to withdraw from the public service. It, therefore, seemed to he due to my own charac ter, which might otherwise have been exposed to unfavorable imputations, that I should find a reason for resigning, in a distinct expression of your wish to that effect; this wish has now been frankly announced, and has enabled me to place my retirement on its true ground. I have, therefore, the honor of tendering to you my resignation of the office of Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, which you will be pleased to accept, to take effect as soon os my services may be dispensed with consistently with your views of the public interest. I seize the occasion to offer you my thanks for the many testimonials I have received of cessoroan be selected. On the subject l should be glad to know your views. I am, very respectfully, yours, ANDREW JACKSON. The Hon. John Branch, Secretary of the Navy. Washington, April \9th, 1831. Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of this date, in answer to mine of tho same. In reply to your remark that there is one expression in mv letter to which you must except, 1 would respectfully answer, that I gave what I understood to be the substance of your conversation. I did not pretend to quote your language. I regret that I misunderstood you in the slightest degree; I however, stand corrected arid cheerfully accept the interpretation which you have given to your own expression. I shall freely continue my best exertions to discharge the duties of the Department, until you provide a successor. I have the honor to be, with the greatest re spect, your obedient servant. JOHN BRANCH. To the President U. S. satisfaction entertained towards you—from no _ misunderstanding between us, on any subject; j y 0llr kindness and confidence, during our t.ffi- nor from any diminution, on my part, of that | c j a ) conm >xinn, and especially for tho renewed friendship and confidence, which has ever agsurance this day of the same sentiment. S. D. INGHAM. His Excellency Andrew Jackson, been reposed in you I entered your Cabinet, as is well known to you, contrary to my own wishes ; and Having nothing to desire cither as it regards myself or friends, have ever since cherished a determi nation to avail myself of the first favorable moment, after your Administration should he President of the U. S. Washington, April 20th, 1831. Sir,—Late last evening I had the honor to in successful operation, to retire. It occurs j re ^ e >' our l f et , , ® r p, j[ hat dat ®’ tendering your to mo, that the time is now at hand when I 1 e -- " r 1 e may do so, with propriety, and in proper re spect to you. Looking to the present state of things—to the courso of your Administration, which, being fairly developed, is before the people, for approval or condemnation ; I «nn- not consider.the step l am taking, ohjoctiona- — r — e bio, or, that it is one, tho tendency of which when "' ls conclusion was come to, it can he to affect or injure a course of policy by companied with a conviction that I t you already advantageously commenced, and which I hope will be carried out to the benefit and advancement of the people. Tendering my sincere wishes for your pros perity and happiness, and for your successful efforts in the cause of your country, I am, very truly, your friend, J. H. EATON. To Andrew Jackson, President of the United States. Washington City, April 8, 1831. Dear Sin,—Your letter of yesterday was received, and I have carefully considered it. When you conversed with mo the other day i on tho subject of your withdrawing from the schemes of the Cardinaj in Franco, in which j cu (,j no t. j expressed to you n sincere desire lie was happily curlier identified than tho uu- j „ mt you , V01I |,] we || consider of it; for, howev- happy ministers who are paying the severe , er reluctant I am to he deprived of your ser- penalty of misplaced obedience to another s j v j C es, I cannot consent to retain you contrary will ; ho is preparing to deposit in thd hands, to your wi9 | ies ai)( j j llc |j nut j on to relrm j nt par . o| Monsieur dc Wessenberg, the portfolio ol ticu | ar | y as j „. c || k n8w ,| !a , ln 1829i whcn [ Ins ministry; and intends, in the desolation ot j nvlto d you to become a member of mv cabt- h.s homo, to indulge in reminiscences ol ine nc t, you objected, and expressed a desire to he excused, and only gave up your objections at my pressing solicitation. ; — V •• .u-onHimr An ucf I un iulanco with you, of twenty years long, approach the * h, ™g standing, assured mo, that, in your honesty, thicket of ,«s w »" ds : k j f m °“ 8 V n nr 8 %7Krt i P rude " co ’ d ^e.ton and judgment, j. coiwn ” I * coldd s ofaly rely and cot,hde. 1 have not 1 been disappointed. With the pciformanee of ...- r>, wn said whi- i Y our dutios, since you havo been with me, I Rtl !' n . S J°l- ALa irnitimv horse was “ tho lm . v .° bocn ful, J satisfied, and, go where you lorn that riding a hard trotting horso wns “ tho sovoreigns’t thing i’ the world,” for tho Hyp, so wo now take th* liberty to declare, that riding a gontly-trotting or sweetly-canter ing horse, is the best thing in tho world for Dyspepsia. This may sound liko a hold as sertion, in the very face and eyes of Mr. llitl- sted’s hook ; but wo repeat it, nnd if any dys peptical reader of ours hus any doubt on the subject, wo adviso him to make trial of tho remody. It is not the mere tossing up of tho stomach which is required ; the whole system must be stirred nlong with it. The body must be in vigorated, the flagging spirits must bn roused. The stomach is merely, as it were, n sort of vice-president of the system, und can do but little without tho aid of all the parts. If the body in general lie vigorous, there is little danger of the stomach being weak. The whole must suffer, or enjoy, together. When the body is strong and active, the stomach is lively and vigorous—ready to do its work, and prepared to digest every thing that the palate delights in, even though it he board nails, boi! ed cabbage, toasted cheeso, hard eggs, or hca. vy bread. Exercise in genoral tends to invigorato the body, and by thnt means to improve tho stom ach. But of all kinds of exercise, uonc is so cffichcious as riding on horseback ; it stirs the system most judiciously ; it cxrilos the bodily action without inducing any injurious fatigue But wherefore use many words ? Mako trial of tho remedy, dyspeptics, who ever you are—we mean such ns are in wnnt of something moro activo than your ordinury exercise. Ride a Jew miles to-day, und see what effect it will produce. Ride again to morrow in the sanio way ; and, hi short, keep riding. There is pleasure us well ns profit in it. But to have your stomach whipped and cuffed because it is techie nnd cannot execute its task, is unkind, is unjust. A* well might you chastise a poor sickly hoy, because lie cannot perform the labor of a stout and hearty ono. Gel you a gentle but spirited horse—bor row or buy—one that will trot easy, rack fair ly, or earner judiciously. A thorough-going rackcr will stir you up most completely. But cither kind will answer. Ride every day be will, he your destiny what it may, my best wishes will always attend you. I will avail myself of the oarhest opportu nity to obtain some qualified friend to succeed you; and, until then, I mu3t solicit that the acceptance of your resignation bo deferred. I am, very sincerely and respectfully, your friend. ANDREW JACKSON. Major J. II. Eaton, Secretary of War. MR. INGHAM’S LETTER. Washington, April 18, 1831. Sir,—In communicating to me, this morn ing, tho information of tho resignation of the Secretary of State and Secretary of W T ar, to gether with the reasons which had induced iho former to takn this step, you were pleased to observe that this proceeding was made known to mo as one of those whom you had associa ted with you in tho administration of the Go vernment, amt you suggested that I would, after a few days reflection, havo a further con versation with you on this subject. But, in recurring to tho hriof remarks made at the time, as well as to tho lettor of resignation of the Secretary of State, which you were good enough to submit for my perusal, I have not been able to ascertain what particular matter was intended to he proposed lor my reflection, as connected with this event. Under these circumstances, and being desirous of avoid ing the possibility of misapprehension, as to your views, I would respectfully inquire whether tho measure adopted hy the Secreta ry of Stale and of Wor, is deemed to involve considerations on which you expect a particu lar communication from mo, and, if so, of what nature. I have the honor to be, respectfully, Your ob’l servant, S. D. INGHAM. To tho President of the U. S. resignation of the office of Secretary of the Treasury. When the resignations of the Se cretary of State and the Secretary of War were tendered, 1 considered fully the reasons offer ed, and all the circumstances connected with tho subject. After mature deliberation, concluded to accept those resignations. Bui was ac panied with a conviction that 1 must en tirely renew my cabinet. Its members had been invited by me to the stations they occu pied*—it Imd come together in great harmony, ayd as a unit. Under the circumstances in which I found myself, I could not but perceive the propriety of selecting a cabinet composed j of emirely new materials, as being calculated in this respect at least, to command public confidence and satisfy public opinion. Neither could 1 be insensible io the fad, that, to per mit two only to retire, would bo to afford room for unjust misconceptions and malignant misrepresentations concerning the influence of their particular presence upon the conduct of public affairs. Justice to the individuals whoso public spirit had impelled them to ten der their resignations, also required then, in my opinion, the decision which I have stated. However painful to my own feelings,it became necessary that I should frankly make known to you the whole subject. In accepting of your resignation, it is with greut pleasure that t bear testimony to the in tegrity and zeal with which you have managed the fiscal concerns of tho nation. In your discharge of all the duties of your office, over which 1 have any control, I have been fully satisfied ; and in your retirement you carry with you my best wishes for your prosperity and happiness. It is expected that you will continue to dis charge the duties of your office until a succes sor is appointed. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant. ANDREW JACKSON. Samuel D. Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury. RESIGNATION OF THE CABINET. We, to-day, lay before ottr readers the cor respondence between the President and Se cretary of the Navy, on tho subject of the re organization of the Cabinet.—U. S. Tel. Washington, April 19tli, 1831. Sir : In tho interview which I had the hon or to hold with you this morning, I understood it to be your fixed purpose to reorganize your Cabinet, and that as to myself it was your wish that I should retire from tho administra tion of tho Navy Department. Under these circumstances, I take pleasure in tendering to you the commission, which, cnsl9 - unsolicited on my part, you wero pleased to confer on me. I have the honor to be, With great respect, yours, Sic. JOHN BRANCH. To the President U. S. Washington, April 20th, 1831. Sir : Late last evening, I had the honurto receive your lotter, of that date, tendering your resignation of the office of Secretary of tho Navy. When the resignations of the Secretary of State and Secretary of War were tendered, I considered fully the reasons offered, and all the circumstances connected with the subject. After mature deliberation, I concluded to ac cept those resignations. But when this con clusion was come to, it was accompanied with a conviction that I must entirely renew my Cabinet. Its members bad been invited by me to the stations they occupied—it had come together in great harmony, and as a unit. Un der the circumstances in which I found myself, I could not hut perceive the propriety of se lecting a Cabinet composed of entirely new materials, as being calculated, in this respect nt least, to command public confidence and satisfy public opinion. Neither could I be in- scnsihlcto the fact, that to permit two only to retire, would he to afford room for unjust mis conceptions and malignant misrepresentations concerning the influence of their particular presence upon the conduct of public affairs. Justice to the individuals whose public spirit had impelled them to tender their resignations, also required, then, in my opinion, the decis ion which I have stated. However painful to my own feelings, it became necessary that I should frankly make known to you my view of the whole subject. In accepting your resignation,it is with great pleasure thnt I bear testimony to the integrity nnd zeal with which you havo managed tho concerns of the Navy. In your discharge of ail the duties of your office, over which I have any control, I have been fully satisfied ; and in your retirement you carry with you my best wishes for your prosperity and happiness. It is expected that you will continuo to discharge the dutios of your office until your successor is appointed. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant, ANDREW JACKSON. John Branch, Secretary of the Navy. Washington, April 19, 1831. •Sir,—I am gratified to find myself entirely relieved, by the distinct explanations at the interview to which you invited me, to-day, from the uncertainty as to tho object of yonr Washington, April 19th, 1831. Sin : Your letter of this date, by your son.fa just received—accompanying it is your com mission. The Bending of the latter was not necessary; it is your own private property, and bv no means to be considered pur. of archives of the Government. Accordingly, 1 return it. There is one expression in your letter to which I tako leave to except. I did not, as to yourself, express a Wish that you should retire The Secretary of State and of War, having tendered their resignations, I remarked to you, that I felt it to be indispensable to re-organize my Cabinet, proper—that it had come in har moniously, and as a unit; and ns a part was about to leavo me, which on to-morrow would he announced, a re organization was neces sary to guard againat misrepresentation. These were my remarks, made to you in candor and sincerity. Your letter gives a different im port to my words. Your letter contains no remark as to your performing the duties of the office until a sne- G-LCB2. 1 ]1RANCIS PRESTON BLAIR continues to pub- lish, in Washington City, a Newspaper entitled THE GLOBE, which has now been established about three months. Its present subscription, which is ra pidly increasing, insures its permanent existence. It will be devoted, as it lias hitherto been, to the dis cussion and maintenance of the principles “ which brought General Jackson into office;*’ which have been asserted in his several Messages to Congress, and sustained by the course of his administration. As a means of giving permanent effect to those principles, the Globe will continue to advocate the election of the President for a second term. His nomination for re fection by the Republicans of many States, and other manifestations throughout the Union, leave no doubt of the desire of the people, that he shall follow in tho footsteps of Washington and Jefferson, by serving in the Chief Magistracy eight years. The Globe will not support or countenance any in trigues or cabals, having reference to tho successor of General Jackson. On tbe contrary, it will denounce and expose all men and their acts, who may seek, by selfish intrigues, with a view to future aggrandizement^ to embarrass the administration, defeat the efforts of the President to promote the public good, and sow dis cord and dissension in the Republican party. It will hold no alliance with those who cannot postpone their personal pretensions to the interests of* their country. The interest of the American public is necessarily great in the political aflarrs of Europe at this eventful crisis. Arrangements will be completed, as early possible, to secure for the Globe the means of giving the earliest information from that contlne^*,. It is intended, also, to give the Glo^ 0 a ‘ literary and miscellaneous character. Selection* f rom periodicals of the highest reputation will adorn its columns, to gra tify the general reader; While, ofl a vehicle of informa tion in relation to manufactures, agriculture, commerce and the ait*, h will be made subservient to the useful pursuits t>ft^ country. An ardent desire has been expressed to us by the friends of the President, that the Globe shall be made at once a daily paper. Their wishes shall be promptly met, if they give us promise of support. Let thorn back their wishes with actual efforts in obtaining subscri bers, and the Globe shall be a daily paper in one month. With that view, the Editor offers his paper to the public. Arrangements will be made to give a correct report of the proceeding* of Congress, at the next session. TERMS. The Globe will be printed on a large imperial sheet. The price of the Daily paper will be Ten Dollars per annum ; for shorter periods it will be One Dollar per month. 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