Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-06
be in the power of a humble ability to COM

be in the power OF "a humble ability to COM
mand.
IF in attempting this, have been SO fortu-
nate as to merit the appreciation Of my consti-
,uen's, and 10 have done it in such manner, as
also 10 meet your acceptance, and that OF those,
whom on this occasion you represent, you may
be persuaded, shall have attained more than |
could expect, and all that l can desire.
Undoubtedly much of labor and responsible
ty have attached 10 the situation in which l
have been placed; with j single, but able and
very respectable colleague, in such body, as
the Senate ofthe United States, to sustain the
dignity, and the reserved rights of sovereignty,
of an ancient, lettered, opulent, and powerful
Commonwealth, and at the same time, 10 be
the vigilant guardian of the interests, present
and future, Of an active and important agricul-
tural, commercial and manufacturing commu-
nifty, is no light task; but if it has its labors, and
responsibilities, it is not without It's gratifica-
lions and rewards, and those of The highest cha
raCter
From the centre Of the political circle, to wit
ness 10 vast extent, the giant strides to pros
peri,y, and almost momentary Development o!
the resources Of great empire; 10 realize the
felcitous experiment Of a new system OF go.
vernment, based on the equal rights OF the peo-
pie, producing even. happier results, than had
been anticipated in the expectations of the NEST
sanguine of its advocates; to have an opporiu-
nifty from association, 10 cultivate reciprocal
feelings of respect and attachment, with distn-
guished, eminent, and estimable men from the
West and the South the East and the North;
and last, though not least, 10 notice the rapid
diminution, might almost add, nearly total ex-
linction, of those feelings of dstrust, and OF
jealousy, engendered in causes which trust, in
the goodness fthe Almighty, can never again
have an existence, but which for short time
created an alienation, which, whoever might be
in the right, or whoever in the wrong, could not
but furnish subject Of poignant regret, and to
a certain extent, could not but impede the &C.
neral pros perity ofthose, who having common
country, Kindred, and objects, could have but a
single and individual interest to promote that
of the public welfare, in which they all had an
equal participation.
These qualifications, assuredly of the highest
| order, have had the happiness to experience,
and 10 the prayer tina: they may continue,-ex-
pand ,-and be perpetual, have perfect reli,
| ance, every patriotic American bosom will
promptly and fully respond;-and, if to these
| have been added, the favorable estimation oil
those, whose knowledge in many instances has
been founded on observations OF half a century
they will unitedly furnish an ample remunera
ton for all the time and assiduity have had il
! in ury power to afford to their service.--As
therefore, the season Of the year is that in which
retirement is more alluring to those who have
been engaged in the busy scenes OF a city thar
numerous Acknowledgements the interest OF pub
lie celebrations, is in some degree dependent or
their infrequencv; and as the National Festivi
ties are very speedily approaching, In which all
hearts unite, and which are rendered addition
ally -in,a-~..ins at riie present period by theil
semi centennial occurrence, allow me, gentle
men, with renewed and most grateful acknew
tons Of the good will of my fellow. citizens
which shall ever cherish, with pride and with
pleasure, than that you have been pleased in Sc
fattering manner to make known 10 me; and
in lieu Of an earlier occasion to permit me tc
greet, on that never-fading and glorious Ami
versary, those Of them, whom may not pie
viously meet. with unaloyed feelings of Crate
ful and friendly interest towards them, and o
exutation at the blessings, which, as nation
we have the happiness 10 achieve, and indi
vidualy to enjoy.
With sentiments Of great respect and regard
am, Gentlemen,
Your obliged and much honored fellow
citizen, JAMES LLOYD.
To the Hon. JOHN WEILEs, JEssEiPuTNAM, and
JOHN PARKER, Esqs Committee.