Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-05-30
CONGRESS.
tTnshingion, Muy a7

Wnshingion May ~.
The House Of Representatives met yesterday
morning, at Z o'clock. according to adjournment.
On motion of Mr.. Everett,a motion was adopted.
directing the Commissioner OF the Public Buildings
to take the necessary measures for preserving the
paintings In the RDtunda. Mr. Livingston made
an effort to have his resolution respecting revl.
sion OF the revenue laws considered, but was ufl-
successful. Mr. Hamilton moved to take up the
resolution of the Committee on Retrcnchment, dl-
rectng an examination of the manner III which the
printing Of the lionse has been executed with a
view to amend it; but meeting with some o?posi-
ton, he moved to lay the resolution on the table.
giving notice of the intention OF the Gomnttee on 4
Retrench,nent, to ask re appointment at tile heNt
session, for the purpose OF investigating that snb
iiect fully Mr.. Mercer laid on the table teao-
/ luton relative to an extensive alteration III tie
Hall Of Representatives. Mir. ianngs;en laid
on the table rcsodtion to abolish panlslmeu D,
death in the UHitch States; giving notice " ~.
intention to call tar the consideration oil it, eaff
in the next session. Mr.. Long iail on the tais
resolution, proposing to amend tAe constitution q
the United States, 50 IS to make duens uaieW'n.
MANY motions were made to withdraw papers Ma.
i Committees were appointed to watt % TIC i1fes.
dent, ard the Seuate, giving notice that la iotise
was ready r0 adjourn. Mr. MGoy then Moseti
/ that the House do adonrn--a hniennon, Tie
Speaker rose and delivered the following. a'.dfes,
GAxrlHMrN I'll avail layselE of taia mcmp'.s d
separation, to express my deep sense q gtatitade
and ALLEGATION, u those 'rslo havr borre such Kind
aud distinguished testimony e my official conduct.
as the nresaac officer of this House antl should
indeed be unworthy d Il, if did not traukly -ay,
that feel both eruti isea and acttered At The snan
ier and CIRCUMSTANCES under which it has been
done.
Next to the consciousness Of an upright discharge
of any public duties, and the confidence OF my
AZ nl,a&,D af a.,
House; and | hope | may be permitted to say
without vanity, that have endeavored to merit il
by unwearied zeal and assduity, and DEVOTION
Of my time and talents to its service.
This station, high and exalted as It IS, has, at
no time, been without its embarrassments and
trials Throughout this long and rrotracted sss
= sion, it has been continued SOURCE, o severe
/ responsibility, and unexamped labor Aware OF
;, the difficulty. perhaps OF the emeity. ot attempt
ing to please every one. determined to pursue.
fearlessy, what believed to be the path OF dety
! regardless of consequences.
! came to this Chair to CRAFTY nopiiyate TREND
ships to indulge no personal or political ahtipa
d thies; and feel proudly conscious that ts ariu-
g Gus duties have been discharged with single eye
to the great interests Of the nation ss Character
lie and dignity Of this iiouse, ard my own honor.
Your Kind ana Aatterns vote Of appreciation
ii assures me that my efforts have net been wholly
! unavailing: and candor requires me 70 saY, tha
amidst all the difficulties anc embellishments %
)" the Chair it has experienced. N an uneNamnie,
q manner, your kindness, confidence, and support
IT. r. gentlemen, IN the course ot this long an labol
Gus session. the peace and harmony o our delDera
q tions have been thrcacne3. and or coanclfs dly
III de,l under the influence Of oflnomentay eNctements
i Of passion or party, trust they have now happily
nassed asay and that We shall separate III tht
!; spirit Of peace and good Wllle
~ Here. o. elsewhere, II is to lie hoped, we havi
g all but one object at heart--the good Of oui com
'e mon country. Let me admonsh you. gentlemen
nj that this country stands mighty land and SCI
las mark in the map of the world. 1t is the beacon
ee on the margin of the main, which serves an ex
annie to other nations, whilst it denotes tile prou'
pre-emncnce of our own. Its future destinies am
the blessings which we erjcv, must vitality depen'
. upon the character and deliberations of this House
The surest means of preserving these blessings ant
rd our Union unmpared, is in sacred ami unvioa
er- Bile regard for the charter Of liberties and in
system of legislation, founded upon the principle
,n Of an honest policy and dictated by the spirit Of Al
he enlightened and tiiffusive patrlots,,. Let Us
- nothing then which shall shake these so,l loan
dations Of our Union and liberty, or impair tn
. confidence of the people IN our Tree institutions
= but let our proceedings be marked WITH inu'ua
~ orbearance, moderation, and wisdom. lou Wi
iid carry with YOU in your retirement. gente:leh ~
We hest wishes for your health and happiness. anu
I'D ardently pray 70 Almighty God, that when "
ch again re assemble we may lind our country Nouf
as ishng, united, and happy.
8 In performing this last act OF duty. and pro
'se nonncinr the adjournment Of this House to tn
first Monday i'll December, bia yoa ali 'i aiiec
81 tonate farewell.