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February 4, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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John Langdon resigns as Chief Magistrate of New Hampshire on January 22, 1789, to attend the U.S. Senate in New York. The legislature responds with a grateful address praising his service, and he replies appreciatively, noting the capable successor.
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In our last we noticed the resignation of his Excellency President Langdon. The following is an exact statement of the proceedings of the legislature consequent thereon.
His Excellency's Letter.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
As the time is near at hand, when I shall set out for New-York, to attend my duty in the Senate of the United States, you will permit me to express the great obligation I feel myself under to my fellow countrymen, for the many marks of confidence and respect they have from time to time been pleased to shew me. And the Hon. Senate and House of Representatives in particular, will please to accept my most grateful thanks for their kind attention, during my administration. With my mind deeply impressed with gratitude to my country, I now resign my office of Chief Magistrate.
The prosperity of New-Hampshire will ever lay near my heart, and my constant endeavours shall be to promote her happiness--and that we may all enjoy true liberty, peace and safety, is the most ardent wish of, Gentlemen,
your most obliged,
obedient and humble servant,
JOHN LANGDON.
Exeter, Jan. 22, 1789.
Honourable the Senate and House of Representatives for the State of New-Hampshire.
Report of the Committee on his Excellency's Letter.
The committee on his Excellency's letter yesterday received, beg leave to report the following answer:
May it please your Excellency,
The Senate and House of Representatives, having been honoured with your letter, of this day, containing a resignation of the office of Chief Magistrate, beg leave to assure your Excellency, that they most sensibly realize the loss they sustain, by your Excellency's leaving the chair of State, in which you were placed by the free suffrages of your fellow citizens.
The regret which they cannot but feel on this occasion, is greatly alleviated, when they reflect on the agreeable prospect they have of your Excellency's services, in the important office, to which you have been appointed in the new government. When they consider your Excellency's abilities--commercial knowledge, and experience in the various concerns of the State, and review your conduct in the many and important offices you have sustained, with reputation to yourself and entire approbation of your fellow citizens, they are led to entertain the most flattering hopes that your Excellency's future services may be eminently useful to this State.
The legislature sincerely thank your Excellency for the many and repeated proofs they have had of your attention to them, and unremitted endeavours, to promote the welfare of the State. They are happy that the office, which your Excellency has resigned, is filled for the present by a gentleman, of whose abilities, and integrity, they have had the most unequivocal proofs.
With the most ardent wishes for personal happiness and welfare, they most cordially unite with your Excellency, in praying that the citizens of this state may long enjoy the blessings of true liberty and good government.
Which is submitted by Christopher Toppan, for the committee.
In SENATE, Jan. 24, 1789.
The report of the committee on his Excellency's Letter, having been read, voted, that it be received and accepted, and that Mr. Toppan and Mr. SMITH, with such of the hon. House as they may join, be a committee to present the same to his Excellency JOHN LANGDON, Esq.
Sent down for concurrence.
J. Pearson, Secretary.
In the House of Representatives, the same day read and concurred, and Mr. Gains, Mr. Hale and Mr. Sheafe joined.
T. BARTLETT.
Speaker.
The committee having presented the foregoing address, his Excellency was pleased to return them the following answer:
GENTLEMEN,
I return you my most sincere thanks for the friendly and polite manner in which you have been pleased to communicate the vote, together with the report of the committee from both branches of the Legislature of this state:
I assure you gentlemen, I shall ever consider this publick testimony of the approbation of my past conduct by that honourable, and very respectable body, as one of the happiest circumstances of my life. Words are wanting to express my feelings--I can only repeat the great obligations I am under to my country.
I also am happy when I reflect that the chair of government is now filled by a gentleman, whose great abilities and firm integrity renders him an ornament to his country; that his administration may be honourable, and the people happy under it, is the sincere wish of,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
JOHN LANGDON.
His Excellency's Letter.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
As the time is near at hand, when I shall set out for New-York, to attend my duty in the Senate of the United States, you will permit me to express the great obligation I feel myself under to my fellow countrymen, for the many marks of confidence and respect they have from time to time been pleased to shew me. And the Hon. Senate and House of Representatives in particular, will please to accept my most grateful thanks for their kind attention, during my administration. With my mind deeply impressed with gratitude to my country, I now resign my office of Chief Magistrate.
The prosperity of New-Hampshire will ever lay near my heart, and my constant endeavours shall be to promote her happiness--and that we may all enjoy true liberty, peace and safety, is the most ardent wish of, Gentlemen,
your most obliged,
obedient and humble servant,
JOHN LANGDON.
Exeter, Jan. 22, 1789.
Honourable the Senate and House of Representatives for the State of New-Hampshire.
Report of the Committee on his Excellency's Letter.
The committee on his Excellency's letter yesterday received, beg leave to report the following answer:
May it please your Excellency,
The Senate and House of Representatives, having been honoured with your letter, of this day, containing a resignation of the office of Chief Magistrate, beg leave to assure your Excellency, that they most sensibly realize the loss they sustain, by your Excellency's leaving the chair of State, in which you were placed by the free suffrages of your fellow citizens.
The regret which they cannot but feel on this occasion, is greatly alleviated, when they reflect on the agreeable prospect they have of your Excellency's services, in the important office, to which you have been appointed in the new government. When they consider your Excellency's abilities--commercial knowledge, and experience in the various concerns of the State, and review your conduct in the many and important offices you have sustained, with reputation to yourself and entire approbation of your fellow citizens, they are led to entertain the most flattering hopes that your Excellency's future services may be eminently useful to this State.
The legislature sincerely thank your Excellency for the many and repeated proofs they have had of your attention to them, and unremitted endeavours, to promote the welfare of the State. They are happy that the office, which your Excellency has resigned, is filled for the present by a gentleman, of whose abilities, and integrity, they have had the most unequivocal proofs.
With the most ardent wishes for personal happiness and welfare, they most cordially unite with your Excellency, in praying that the citizens of this state may long enjoy the blessings of true liberty and good government.
Which is submitted by Christopher Toppan, for the committee.
In SENATE, Jan. 24, 1789.
The report of the committee on his Excellency's Letter, having been read, voted, that it be received and accepted, and that Mr. Toppan and Mr. SMITH, with such of the hon. House as they may join, be a committee to present the same to his Excellency JOHN LANGDON, Esq.
Sent down for concurrence.
J. Pearson, Secretary.
In the House of Representatives, the same day read and concurred, and Mr. Gains, Mr. Hale and Mr. Sheafe joined.
T. BARTLETT.
Speaker.
The committee having presented the foregoing address, his Excellency was pleased to return them the following answer:
GENTLEMEN,
I return you my most sincere thanks for the friendly and polite manner in which you have been pleased to communicate the vote, together with the report of the committee from both branches of the Legislature of this state:
I assure you gentlemen, I shall ever consider this publick testimony of the approbation of my past conduct by that honourable, and very respectable body, as one of the happiest circumstances of my life. Words are wanting to express my feelings--I can only repeat the great obligations I am under to my country.
I also am happy when I reflect that the chair of government is now filled by a gentleman, whose great abilities and firm integrity renders him an ornament to his country; that his administration may be honourable, and the people happy under it, is the sincere wish of,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
JOHN LANGDON.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
John Langdon
Resignation
New Hampshire
Chief Magistrate
U.S. Senate
Legislature
Exeter
What entities or persons were involved?
John Langdon
Christopher Toppan
J. Pearson
T. Bartlett
Mr. Smith
Mr. Gains
Mr. Hale
Mr. Sheafe
Where did it happen?
Exeter, New Hampshire
Story Details
Key Persons
John Langdon
Christopher Toppan
J. Pearson
T. Bartlett
Mr. Smith
Mr. Gains
Mr. Hale
Mr. Sheafe
Location
Exeter, New Hampshire
Event Date
Jan. 22, 1789; Jan. 24, 1789
Story Details
John Langdon resigns as Chief Magistrate of New Hampshire to serve in the U.S. Senate. The legislature's committee reports a grateful response praising his service and expressing hopes for his future contributions. The address is presented, and Langdon replies with thanks, highlighting his obligations and the capable successor.