Pawtucket Herald, And Independent Inquirer

SUMMARY.

Resignation of Mr. Macon.—It will be seen by the following letter, which was presented to the Legislature on the 19th inst. that the venerable NATHANIEL MACON, of North Carolina, has resigned his seat in the Senate of the United States. It will devolve on the Legislature, at its present session, to appoint two Senators, viz. one for the remainder of Mr. Macon's term, and one in the place of Mr. Branch, whose term expires on the 4th of March next.—Bost. Statesman.

Buck Spring, 14th Nov. 1828.

The General Assembly of North Carolina.

GENTLEMEN—Age and infirmity render it proper for me to retire from public service. I therefore resign the appointment of Senator to the Senate of the United States, that of Trustee of the University of the State, and that of Justice of Peace for the county of Warren. In retiring from the service of the State, I want words to convey to the Legislature, and, through them, to the people, my thanks and gratitude for their kindness and the confidence reposed in me. There are feelings which words cannot express. Mine are of this kind. I may however be permitted to add, that no person can be under more obligations to a State than I am to North Carolina, nor feel them more strongly; and that duty alone has induced me to resign. I am, gentlemen, with the utmost respect and esteem, your obedient and humble servant.

NATHANIEL MACON.