Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-03-10

arrived, Mr.. Carson offered resolution. pay
ing the usual compliment, 10 the - dignity
impariia,y. pfompthude aud ability" Of the
Speaker, who. after the melton for adjourn
men, had been carriet. replied 10 this mark of
respect, in the subioined salediciory
GEsTLEsEs receive with sentiment. of
profound respect and grateful feeling the re-
newed expression OF your appreciation aud con
hdenee IN my administration OF the ardoous
duties Of this high office. The character and
power OF this House the rank which it holds
In the eyes of the world-the deep and abid-
ing CONFIDENCE of the nation in the intelligence,
virtue. and patriotism OF ts Representatives,
must ever render the appreciation or censure OF
this House a matter Oh no ordinary importance
TO those who fill high places Of pubic trust
and confidence. This station, Justly esteemed
among the first in distinction aud honor. has
always been regarded moi only as one elevated
in character, but OF severe responsibility
and labor. and of extreme dehcary. In
discharging its arduous aud multifarious duties,
no man can hope 20 free himself !, ON error or
to give unqualified or universal satisfaction
In times, even, of pi oiound tranquility aud re-
pose 20 please every one cannot, aud ough.
mol, 10 be expected Amid the storms of poll
tcal and party excitement IL would be idle aud
va" ~ VsPtCt W. Wy pam ptIb Iot iasA
four years, has not been stewed with roses. !
nave had, as you we'll know, my full share oi
responsibility. embarrassment, aud toll. can
say, however, with truth that have endeevor-
ed 10 meet your expectations by jealous de-
voiion oil INV time, and even my health. TO your
service, aud by a faithful aud independent dis
charge OF my public dniy. This, gentlemen,
was all that | promised when received this
high appion'meut al your hend--ant in lay
ing il down feel proud consc iousness that
| baye redeemed my pledge aud 1.-THE Nus'
has net been ably. il has, nj leasi, been honest.
~ discharged. During the entire period Of my
service, and under all the agitalions of the
times, it mas been my peculiar good fortune
and pleasure 10 receive III an almost uneiam-
plel manner. The kindnPss ard support oil tue
members of this Honse.-nDd IN proof OF u
may be permitted TO remark. / nope "hho"'
vanity, that IN oil the numerous dnn Important
decisions which nave been chllhd uH2nto pro
nouuoe from this Chair, but che mas evff peen
reversed by this judgment OF the House anu
that nnder circumstances which can caush me
no regret. Can |, then, feel Otherwise thar,
grnlIiied and hatt red checteJ aud tonsoled,by
tins ed aud distinguished evidence OF
your co liJence and favor 7 receive II, gen
llemen, in III spirit in which it has been Of
fered-I cherish il in my heart II is the high
est aud the only reward that either sought or
eapected-and { SHALL cherish il through lie
with feelings of the deepest respect, aud the
most slfectIonate grarItnde. God gran. that
you may long live 10 serve and beneht your
country, and enjoy its undiminishcd confidence
and in bidding you an hlleo lionate, aud, per-
haps, last farewell, accept, pray you. my cor
dial aud best wishes for your individual health,
prosperity, and happiness.
lie then declared the House to be ad burned
sine die.