EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
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Tuscaloosa, Sd March, 1881.

 SIR: The time having arrived, when I should make known my acceptance of the appointment of Senator to the Congress of the United States con- fered by the late General Assembly, now do SO, by resigning into your hands, the administration of the Executive Department of the State.

 may be permitted to express the agreeable sensa- ton ee and to congratulate the public that by this event. the discharge of the high and responsible du ties connected with this department, will devolve upon one, whose long, consistent liberal, firm and republican in politics, furnish sure guaran- tee, that his administration of the Government will receive the appreciation ofthe community.

 In executing this act, which dissolves my connex- ion with the legislative department, I am deeply penetrated by the most profound gratitude for the distinguished mark of confidence of that Honorable Body, which renders it necessary; and shall ap- precate highly, the courtesy and liberality with which the members of the General Assembly have uniformly co-operated with me, in the discharge of our public duties

 That the more favorable opportunities enjoyed by others, may enable them to boast of more talent and requirements than my fortune has given me claim to, shall not deny; but will yield to none in my cordial devotion for the interest and prosperity of the State and in leaving the Executive Department with this evidence of the confidence of my constitu- ents and felow-citizens, it is source of no little sa- tsfation that behold all the valuable institutions of this young, but rapidly growing and 6onrishing State, in the full tide of successful operation. Per init me, sir only to add assurances that in whatever situation may be placed the best interest and pros- perity of the citizens of Alabama will be the object of my unremitting exertions and socitude. I am, Sir, with high regard

 Most respectfully, your obt servt, GABRIEL MOORE. Hon. SAMUEL B. MOORE,

 President of the Senate