Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-05

which were presented to him. Although ru-
NOR prevailed, in the afternoon. that one or t"o'
embracing Interna! improvements would not oe
approved. ,,ol
The Senate was engaged the greater part oil the
day in the consideration of Executive business
Some of the appointments which we're confirmed
will he found below. The others will be duly
noticed hereafter, when officially made pubic.
In the course of the day. some highly interest
inc questions We're presented in relation to trans
actions in the General Post Office Department.
which will be detailed tomorrow.
The House of Representatives having acted on
the bills alluded to above, adopted several resO-
lutions, full account of which will be gwen to.
morrow. These subjects having been disposed
of. and Mr. McDulie temporarily occupying the
Chair
Mr. Carson rose and said-Mr. Speaker: The
House Of Representatives OF the lwenty'h's'
Congress, have met for the last time. and when
we separate to-day, many OF US will have parted
to meet no more forever. My heart admonishes
me that this is fit occasion for to offer up all
our anmosit,es upon the altar of peace. kindness.
! and good will. In rising, sir, to perform last
| act Of Legislative duty upon this occasion, doit
| the more willingly. and with the more pleasure,
because, while it is an act Of justice, it is an act
of friendship.
ask leave to introduce the following resolution,
which hope will be unanmousl y received and
adopted:
| Resolred, That the thanks of this House he
presented to the honorable Andrew Stevenson,
Speaker. for the dignity, impar,iality. prompt
tude, and ability, with which he has discharged
the duties Of the Chair, during the present SEES
| sion.
| In the evening session, after the business had
| been concluded, aud the motion for final adjourn
ment carried,
Mr.. Speaker rose, and addressed the House
as follows:
GENTLEMEN-I receive with sentiments of pro-
found respect and grateful feeling the renewed
expression of your appreciation and confidence III
| my administration of the arduous 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 abiding confidence of
the nation in the intelligence, virtue, and patriot
ism of ITS Representatives. must ever render the
appreciation or censure Of this House matter OF
no ordinary Importance to those who fill high pla
ces of public trust and confidence. This station,
Justly esteemed among the first in distinction and
honor, has always been regarded not only as one
of elevated character, but OF severe responsibility
UIt
ing its arduous and multifarious duties, no man
can hope to free himself from error. or to give un
qualified or universal satisfaction. In times.
even. of profound tranquility and repose, to please
every one cannot, and ought not, to be expected.
ments, it would be idle and vain to expect it,
My path here for the last four years, has not been
strewed with roses. have had, as you well know.
my full share Of responsibility, embarrassment,
and toll. can say, however, with truth. that
have endeavored to me ct your expectations by a
Jealous devotion ofmy time, and even my health.
to your service, and by faithful and independ-
ent discharge of my public duty. This. gentle
men, was all that / promised when 1 received
this high appointment at your hands; and in lay
ing it down feel proud consciousness that
have redeemed my pledge; and if the trust has
not been ably, it has, at least, been honestly dis
charged.
During the entire period of my service, and I'M
der all the agitatons of the times, it has been nv
peculiar good fortune and pleasure to receive. in
an almost unexampled manner, the kindness and
support of the members of this House; and in
proof of it may be permitted to remark, hope
without vanity, that in all the numerous and i'm
portant decisions which have been called upon
10 pronounce from this Chair. but one has ever been
reversed by the judgment of the House, and that
under circumstances which can cause me no re-
greet. Can ]. then, feel otherwise than gratified
and fatered. cheered and consoled, by this re-
newed and distinguished evidence of your conf
dence and favorl receive it, gentlemen, IN the
spirit in which it has been offered; cherish it in
my heart. 1t is TIE highest and the only reward
that either sought OF expected; and, shall
cherish it through life with feelings of the deep.
no xpct IN ayo ind
God grant that you may long live to serve and be-
nefit your country, and enjoy its undiminished
confidence, and, in bidding you an aHectionate.
aud, perhaps, last farewell, accept, pray you.
my cordial and best wishes for your individual
health, prosperity, and happiness.
He then declared the House to be adjourned
sine die.
very crowded auditory, both of ladies' and
gentlemen. filled the Hall, in addition to the
members of the House. but the profoundest still
ness prevailed during the delivery of the vale
dictory, which added to the effect of the Speak
er's very strong emotion. rendered his eloquent
address exceedingly imDressiye-Naf Int