Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-03-08

! upon this occasion, do it the more Willingly. an
"Hn tne more pleasure, because, while 1t is ac
o' JaStice, 1t Is an act of friendship
L ask leave to ntra luce the following resolution
adopted:
hesoired Thai The thanks of this House be pre-
seized TO Inc honorahe Andrew Stevenson, Speaker
!nF inc digniy, impa rtalty promptitut,e and abll-
ny WIN winch lac has discharged the duties Of the
|. CHair, Curing the present sessions.
III Tue e"euing session, after tie business had
carried M
Mr. Mr. Speaker rosr, and addressed the House as
Htnisrnen receive with sentiment of profound
t'cct ana grateful feeling the renewed expression
OF your appreciation and Confidence in INV admins
iat'oh OF the arduous duties Of tbs hiph Office The
!, er nd power OF this House, tie RANK which
Jn ~ Tue eyes ci Tie world; the deep and abb
49, cohiiGence OF the nation il the in!ellpeuc.
virtue and patriotism 81 rs Representative mus,
ever render the APPRECIATION censurc OF this Iousn
oi no ordinary Importance those who ill
hgh places OF pubic trust and Confidence This
station justly este mcd amcrr the first IN g,s,;nc
t'on and honor. las always been regarded not only
as one OF elevated character bat OF severe respopsi
o,'lty ana lahor and Of extreme delicacy. in dis
charglng It's arduOus and ln;t!araus duties no man
can nope TO free himself from err or or to ,.jyc nm
qualified or universal satisfaction Lin Dimes even
OF profound tranquility and repr>e, to please ever
one cannot, ana ought not, to be expected. Amid
tuc storms of political and patty excitement il
would be idle and vain TO expect it-Ay path h.lo
LOT Inc last four years, has not been strewcd with
roses have had, as you well know, my full share
OF responsibility, e:nharras aIeDt, and toll car
say however, VIII truth, that / have endeayurrC
10 meet your expectations by Jealous devotion of
my time. and even my health To your service ant
by q faithful and independent discharge Of nv ruh
&c dnty This, ge::.!G.cn was all that promised,
when received this high appointment at YOUR hands
and IN laying 1t down feel proud consciousness
that have redeemed my pledge aud if the rrrs, las
not 0een aoy; 1T has at least been honestly dschar-
ca DuFng the entire period of my service and M
uef Gil the ag!taions OF the times it has been NY
Pecniar good fortune and pleasure 20 receive in an
almost uneXampled manner, the kindness and sun
port OF the members OF this House, and in proof
u it may be permitted to remark, | hope without
vanity that In all the numerous and Important
decisions which ! hay" been called upon TO pro-
hounce form this Chair but ono has ever been re-
Verseu by the Judg nen of the House and that under
c'fcuinst ances which can 10 regret. Can
L, then, feel otherwise than gTatified and battered
cheered anu consoled by this Bowed nd dstlng sf
ed evidence OF your confidence and favor? receive
It, gentlemen, IN the spirit in which il has been
"tered cherish 1t IN my heart 1t is the highest
and the only reward that either sought c. es;uec
ted; and shall cherish it through lie with Zee lines
OF the deepest respect and She most atec,ionaie
gratitude God giant that-Eea may long live to,
serve and benefit y..E. Country, Jiid enjoy It's uil-
diminished condolences and IN bidding YOU an afiac-
Tomato, and perhaps last farewell accept, pFa g
you, my cordial and best wishes orY aar individual
health, prosperity, and heppiness. -
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