Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-31

The Committee received answer, that lie had no
further communication TO make 10 Congress.
The Speaker then and adds esscd tie House
nearly In the following words:
''Genlemen: ! avail myself of the moment OF sepa
ration 10 express deep Of gratitude and OBJ
LEGATION TO those who have kindly borne such distb-
guished testimony Official conduct, as the presi
ding officer ut this House; should be unworthy of
u, II did not frankly acknowledge that ieel both
gratiiied and Gattered the and circumstan
ces under which il has been done Next to the
seriousness OF an upright discharge OF official duties,
ana }he confidence of my country, the esteem and
apProoaoon of tins House aud hope may be per-
Hn"en 10 say, without vant:y, that have endcaVor
ed To merit II, by unwearied zeal and assGuIy, and
devotion of time and talents to i,s service THIS
s'ation high and exalted has, a, time, been
w.thout IT'S embarrassnents aud trials. ThrouG bout
s ong anu protraced session, II has been one con-
uuueuSsCenc OF severe responsibility and uneXampled
labor. Aware Of the difficulty, perhaps OF the tsmerily.
OF attempting to please every determined To pur
sue feariesslY, what believed IL be tie path OF duty,
Tegardess Ut consequences.
~ came tn this GUAR 10 ,raty no private friend
sh,ps, 10 indulge no personal political anpsth his and
feel proudly conscious, thai artuous duties have
oeh discharged with single 10 ;he interests o: the
hauon The character and dignity o. The House. ard
my own honor. E.ur kind and flaie,ing vote OF APP
PROBATION assures that my efforts have no, been
wholly ula,ain; ard candor requires say,
amidst all the difficulties and etnbar of ihe
Guar II mas experienced ID unexa'upicd manner,
your kindness. conideate aud support. II, gentle
men, IN the course OF tls long and .aburous
the peace and harmony C! dci6c atons nave been
threatened and our COUNCILS divided uner the i2I-
ence ~ commentary excct0ents OF passion party,
trust they have no': bappy, passed away. aud that
we shall separate IN the spirit Of peace add good will
i'eTe or cseRharc 1t rs 10 be hoped, that ali bu;
one object AT haariiieigpod Of uur co1rou country
Let me adnonish you gentlemen, that that country
now stands mighty land and mark on The mar
o. the world. 1t is beacon pther nations while il
proves the proud PIE emuencc OF our own. It's f,l.
ture desnes, and lie blessings enjoy, must vitality
depend on The cha aud deliberations CT dis House
The est means Of preserving these blessings
UNION un'npaired, is sacred and nviolae regard to
The charter of orr liberties, and system Of l.goa
ZION founded on lie principles Of honest pl!c, and
dictated by the spirit OF All niig,j and ifuciye pa
triotis'n Let US do nothing ten. which stall s,aka
these solid foundations OF uu0n and liberty. impair
the confidence Of the People il free institutions;
but lot our proceedings be marked by mutual iorbear
ance, moderation and wisdom. You vii. carry viii,
you, IN Jour retirement. gentlemen, my best wishes
ior yonr health and happiness; and arGeuty pray q
almighty Cod. that when again assemble we NAV
IND our country dunrishn:s. united aid happy
I'm pes forming The las. act of my duty by declaring
this House adjourned tD the first Monday in Deem
Der bid you 81! an ateconate farewell"