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where he is. I think it would be injudicious to remove him. I was elected two years ago in opposition to my own inclinations, and am ready to relinquish my seat to any Republican in the Eastern Parts of the State who possesses the confidence of the Republicans in that quarter. I should have resigned my seat last summer if war had not been declared, whether the low country wished it or not. As war has been declared I am determined not to quit my post under circumstances that would look like desertion, but if the Eastern Counties have a man qualified and willing to take my place, I could retire without even the imputation of desertion. The sacrifice which my present situation requires is so great, the the man who will give me an opportunity of withdrawing without incurring the censure of the public censure will lay me under great obligations. I wish you to communicate these sentiments to Messrs. Bullock and Harris