Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-08
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Androw Stevenson was accordingly declared by tho
Clerk 70 be duly elected, and he then conducted to the
mar ny the Hon. Thomas Newton, Of Virginia --bcng
tho Oldest mofnbor present.
Tho Speaker then addressed the House as follows
EENTLEMEN: In accepting a third time thi, exalted
station cannot adequately express the deep sense
tain OF the honor you have been pleased again confer
upon me- feelings Of gratitude for this distin
ing Kindness amt '''"'"s-
Its an honor too gentlemen, which has been confer
fed IN manner, and under circumstances peculiarly call
cuated to crafty and faer me; and shall ever cherish
as the most valuable reward for my past services The
once oil Speaker oil this House has at period in our
history been without its cmbarrassmcns and and if
10 times OF profound tranquility and rcpose its duties
have justly been regarded by the most of the dis
tngushed individuals who have fod the chair as artlu
Gus and responsible, how greatly its labors and
responsibilities be enhanced in times Of high political
party divisions
certainly am not vain enough to suppose that it will
be IN my power TO discharge the duties Of this high Office
In manner suitable TO its dignity and importance or
could myself wish. Indeed, there is man. am very
confident, be he whom he may, who could such time
assume s responsibilities without distressing greatly his
own a.nI'ies-l shall not, however despair Actuated
ny am honest and manly zeal shall endcavor least
1usuy the choice OF my friends, and merit the confidence
and respect Of the House
whoever shall fin the Chair TO his own honor or the
advantage OF the Nation must possess only the
dence Of the House. but the esteem and respect of the
honorable aud high-mnded over whom he presdes
Neher station nor power esteem or respect
they only be acquired by integrity imparsv and in
ucpendcnce here These alone shed honor Iustre
on this station, and make both regards the House
and the Nation what il should be.
i unieignedly assure You gentlemen that shall mead
and expect your cordial and kind cooperation in
ing order and dignity in deliberations and sustaining
Inc authority the Chair and earnestly hope so TO dis
charge Its duties to its decisions not merely
reluctant support but steady and cheerful acqcscence
in their Justice and propriety.
tender you gentlemen my cordial co-operaton in tbe
discharge OF your high duties ardeny pray that we
may by our conduct and deliberations render this House
country. ~ ''''
me members were then qualified in the usual form
message was received from the Senate announcing
that quorum Of that body organized and ready 70
proceed TO the transaction of business.
adopted: WINCH
Resolred, That Matthew St Clair Clarke the G,rmer
Of this House. rf0 A
On motion Of Mr.. J. w. TAYLOR il was
hesotced, That tho Rules and Orders ad0peJ at the
last session OF Congress be they arc hereby declared
TO be the Rules and Orders OF this House until afer
altered or amended
On motion Of Mr. Polk, il was
ResOfUed That committee be apno;ntod ~ ;,c,. ,t
coed TO business. - OP'N
On motion,
Hesotued That committee be appointed on the mart of
t i9ise, IN conjunction with such committee as NAV he
appointed on the part Of the Senate to wait on the Pres
dent OF the United States Oinforn him the two House.
arc now organized and ready receive any
uon he may have to make 10 them.
On motion of Mr. r. VI. johnson,
"sofred, That when This House ADJOURN n sdioirn IN
meet again Tomorrow, at ~ o'clock
On motion,
Hes0fred That the Clerk of hi, House be directed Il,
.Ilnh eacn member with newspapers the amount of
three daily papers. "
y" "'o''n Oh Mr. ~ NJ. Johnson, the House adjourned