Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-05-28

The Speaker then rose, and addrs,,.,
House, nearly in the following word. s''G Ii,
"Gentlemen: avail myself Of Tho
separation, to express my deep stn.s"s en u
tude and obligation 10 those who have t Gan
borne such distinguished testimony to Mn, MAaF
cial conduct, as the presiding ofie,r on'
House; and should be unworthy off, u, Gt
NOT frankly acknowledge that feel bn,h " %
fed and ilaitered at tie manner and s's'
stances under which it has been dono ~'Sca'
TO the consciousness Of an upright d;,.tN veg
OF my official duties, and the con6deoc. "a
country, is The esteem and approba,ion = a.!
House; and hope may be permitted :, "f
without vanity, tina, | have rndeayo,.d ,a y!
by unwearled zeal and Assidu,y, and % %','H
ton OF my time aud talents 70 its Sew, uS.E
This station, high and exalted as it !, E'''1
no time, been without its embarrassmr,,,"' u
trials. Fhr9ughou, this long and nra,r,' +'C
session, il has been one continued Seem 80
we're responsibility and unexampled I,ho. " "
ware Of the difficulty, perhaps of the ten... \
Of attempting 10 please every one, derrrn,;
ed TO pursue, ftarlessly, what believed >" u
the path OF duty, regardless of cons.ou,rco.
81 came TO this chair to g.airy no rr,...
friendships TO indulge no personal or n rt.T
antipa:hies; and ! feel proudly conscian, -, 80
its arduous duties have been DISCHARGED Y; ".
single eye to the interests Of the IA ,or u,
character and dignity of The House, and y" .%
own honor. Your kind and fsutrinp ,o.. y
! appreciation assures me that my Efforts b.,
not been wholly unavaiing; and car dor ,-on;.
me to say, that, amidst all the difScv,,;.a. IVY
embarrassmen,s Of the Chair, i, has e,ns,,,..
ed, in an unexampled manner, your kiodn.
confidence. and support. If, gcn,lem,n IN =,
course Of this long and labo,ious ses,on ~
peace and harmony OF our deliberations b,n
been threatened, and our councils divided m
der the influence of monetary ex,item,n,s@.
passion or party, r.sI they have now. b,,r;,
| ly, passed away, and that we Shall separa.r
the spirit o. peace and good will. Tier, :,
elsewhere, it is TO be hoped, thai all have b,,
one object a; hcar,-thc good Uf our common
country. Let me admonish you, gtnIem,
that that country now stands as a mighty ,,i
and sea>mark on the map Of the world Ln
beacon on the margin Of the main, wbirb
serves as beacon TO other nations, Will. :,
proves the proud prr>emincnce Of our own
| lis lulufc utSllnltS, anu lnr DIES AlngS We envy
mus. vitality depend on the character and dsl.l
bcrations of this House. The surest mrars.r
preserving these blessings and cur union unin.
poired. is sacred and inviol,lc regard 10 n,
charter Of our libcr les, and system Of hpl,.
lation founded on the principles of an homes,
policy, and dictated by The spirit Of an cnlig,
enrd and diffusivc patriotism Let us do 10.
| thing, then, which shall shake these solid FINN
da,ions Of union and liberty, or impair the con-
hdehce Of the People in our free institutions
but let our proceedings be marked by mutu..
torbearance, moderation. and wisdom. YJu
will carry with you, in your retirement, genlk
men, my best wishes for your health and hap
piness; and ardent'y pray 10 Almighty Coz,
that, when we again assemble, we may find OUT
country Aourishing, united, and happy
"In performing the las, act Of duty, by de.
cIaring this House adjourned to the FIST Non.
day in December, l bid you all an aifeeliOnai,
farewell"