PERMITTED TO RETIRE.—Robert B. Randolph, of Virginia, recently appointed by Gov. Floyd, Secretary of War, to a position connected with the Florida Arsenal, has been permitted to resign. Mr. Randolph is the Naval Officer who grossly insulted President Jackson, by an assault upon his person, and was removed from the service. His appointment by Secretary Floyd was out of regard to the family of Randolph, who are not in prosperous circumstances. The Tennessee delegation waited upon President Buchanan, a few days ago, insisted that respect to the memory of Andrew Jackson demanded the removal of Randolph. Mr. Buchanan promptly communicated their wishes to the Secretary of War.
~ Bedford Inquirer, 01-Jan-1858, Page 2, Column 4
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