MR. VAUX of Philadelphia, was lately appointed to an office by the President. It appears that he dec
Published September, 22, 1832
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MR. VAUX of Philadelphia, was lately appointed to an office by the President. It appears that he declined accepting for the following reason, among others:
'The appointment of a military force to attend the commissioners, might, he thought impose obligations which, as a member of the Religious Society of Friends, he could not consistently assume.'
The same reason may induce him to forbear to support the General for President.