Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-22

| o. GENERAL ASSEMBLY. I'll Friday last closed the
iaoofs oil the General Assembly after session ot
o. days, and the passage Of 1O3 acts. IL the inn
portahce oil the session is to be estimat ted by The
number of new laws, this will compare with most
which have preceded it if by the ulster criterion
"i their Importance, this must rank with those OBJ
scure sessions of the Legislature which have ,cf, no
particular fame behind them. Yet W. a,e mucl,
mistaken, II many General Assemblies Lave
convened possessing more aggregate talent, or
man'iesting more patriotic spirit In their
rejection OF the proposition to remove Will
nam ana Mary College, we perceive much
OF the justice and generosity of the Virginia
characterin their passage ofthe James River bill.
much OF that spirit of Cancellation aud liber-,i,v,
winch sacrifices its own wishes and opinions TO era
NY others or all the measures of the late session,
whether passed or rejected, the fate of the Conveu
ton Bill alone eNcites regret. Thinking il lust,
we were anxious for it to pass-and we are sure
'na' those who defeated it, will yetrcpent their hos
tity.
On the last day of the session, a Commissioner
OF James aud Jackson Rivers was elected--and
John staples, esq. was chosen. For John Stables
%: Thomas Miller of Powha,an, SO.
Inc Senate refused to restore to the Executives
the power OF pard"nmg Pententiary Offenders
rejecting an amendment 10 that effect nroposed ~
tue Penitentiary bill, by the House of Delegates.
MIR. BANKS (Speaker,) took leave of the House
OF Delegates, over which he has presided for seven
years with ability, i'll the following affs-tionate
address.
PenHenen: In bringing to a termination the la
DOTS Oh TIE present session, c,.s only reterate To
you my profound gratitude for the kind iudulsen,e
ana support which you upon all occasions have ex-
tended TO me; the obligation for which, shall meyer
cease to feel, and shall, always, be proud 10 ac
hnowlenge. HE duties assigned to the sta,;ou
"mch your suHrages have so long honored me witt,
are at all times, laborious, important and of the
most delicate character. The anxious wish 10 dis
charge with promptiude. fidelity and impartialitv
'hoSe important duties TO the satisfaction of all ho
peeh NY constant aud unceasng effort Should
nav" iaied IN any instance in ACCOMPLISHING these
great objects, know every liberal Virgipian will
ascrbe IT To the fraiity human natur. from ,vb;l
no man is exempt. In the conflict and difa,euce
OF OPINION In relation measure presented for nm,
aoop'uh or rejection, it results from the organiza
"h OF man; we take different views of subjects: W,
nave oinefent interests to repS ent VET we have TN,
PROUD consolation to reflect that ali have heen I'M
"u'nceu by the same pure and dsinte ested motives
All nave In view the promotion of the best inicres
vi our common country. In this moment OF GO nara
uoh should do great injustice to my own feelings
ana not tender 10 you individually nv cordial wish
es Tor your future happiness and prosperity. Ma,
you ma your families and friends under the smile
OF an overriding providence, in the full cniovmen
OF all earthly biss-Accept my affectionatcly fare
well. > ''
The House then adjourned sine die about
s'clock.