Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-12

ker Of the HOUSE. r
THE SPEAKERS ADDRESS
Being conducted to the Chair, the Speaker elect adj
dressed the House in the following terms:
UENrLEMEN:-i receive this renewed and distin-
guished proof the continued confidence and sppro-
baton OF my Country with feeling. Of deep sensjby
and unaffected grstude and since IL 10 your pleasure
tnat l should again preside over your deliberations,
accept tbs trust with hope, that the choice
OF the House may not prove injurious its interests or
detfimen to its honor.
Oh the importance and responsibility Of hi. high Of
"co, unneceSary 10 speak u has Justly been re-
garhe', both in relation 10 its elevation and The nature
and extent OF it, duties Of the most delicate aud
responsible trusts under the Government Indeed IN
great increase Of Legislative business. both of public
snd private nature Occupying il does large nor
'on OF tn. ysar) the number Of this House. and the
habit oi animated proraotsd and reqen debate have
o late. tended very much render the duties Of m,
Chair peculiarly srduous to the individual who fills H.
ana Of increased importance TO the public.
How FAR " will he in my power IN the expecia-
IONS oil the House, by an able and enlightened di.-
chsrgs OF the duties Of this high station il Is not for
me 70 say Di.'rn'iiul Of my own abilities. can pro-
mise but li'fIs elsS than zeal and fidelity; shall shrink
rom the performance Of no duty however painful .hnn
no responsibility, however severe; my time and talent.
SHAH he devoted 10 your service, and in pur.ning the
manly and steady course which dutv J;r,ci, b.I, =,
least be cheered and sustained by consciousness Of
me purposes, sud confidence in the principles. which
shaii bring with me into this arduou. service On
your pri, Genfleincn. shall expect and need yeur
KIND and cordial cooperation, and that general cont;
1shce without which all the eJfts Of authority would
Ne nngainry; and enireat afford inc thai ALL and
support in maintaining the caab he'd uIe. and ors,
81 the House, so necessary the character and d;sn
Of it' deliberations and the Dispatch Of the busines, Of
| tho nation. ="
Ia assembling again 10 consider the condition Of our
beloved country, setc ihs occasion 10 Offer Won m
cordial congratulations upon its prosperity and happi
ncSs, and the sii more exaite1 dssinies that IN
Whilst relations with foreign Power, are dis,in
gushed by alliances and COOL sill, which serve but to
render our friendship valuable each, and more
cour'ed by ali situation Al home, under tn, inAu
ence OF virtuous and patriotic councls " peaceful u
nited and hippy How long these blessings are 10 he
enjoyed by US, and secured children must de-
pend upon the viftus and intelligence Of the people;
me preservation Of our happy union; and the vfuous
lihera, and enlightened administration OF our free in
| situations. " "
mat our Confederated Republican only exist by
INC ues o, common interest and bro,hery ataehrIent;
by mutual forbesrance and moderation (eoIectyeIv
and individuality and by cherishnga devotion TO Iibef.
" and union, must be apparent TO every candid m ind:
and as our fathers united their eounsos and their
poured out their blood and treasure In suppor, Of their