Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-07


terrup ion OF tho good feeling which had long existed
between these gentlemen. and that nothing will occur
INSURE, among The members OF the Senate, that harmony
ana peace which trust will prevail among all the
bers OF this body.
Mr. Poindex;er end said that the circumstance
which the Hon. Senator hom Kentucky had alluded TO-
as having passed between him and Hon Senator from
Massachusetts, to him of regret. The
sure under consideration ut the tme TO which
he was strongly opposed and against which he entered his
solemn protest The hon. Senator from Massachusetts
had advocated that with his zeal and abii.
y In the course Of his remarks he alluded the course
OF the South in opposition TO the American System, and
charged upon citizens of that section of the Union i'm
general and more particularly South Carolina, acts
whieh amount TO treason and rebellion, and DISPOSE
ten TO rupture our happy Union, and to burn the
Constitution at the point of the hayonet Coming,
sir, from that quarter OF the Union felt il TO be nv
duty to- indicate it from those aspersions and TO throw
back 10 the honorable Senator, as far rs could a
Roland from his Oliver. Believing that the South was
right in the position which has assumed felt auho-
Sed TO allude to the past history of the country and
the political conduct ofhe honorable gentleman himself
in Illustration OF my argument Perhaps the arIor of
my feeling went too far; and if so, deeply regret it,
For was far from my purpose violate the ecorum of
debate which has characterized this body, or to ex
press myself with harshness the honorable Sena
tor from Massachusetts. He well knows the respect aud
kindness which bear for him; aud assure him that had
intention reflect either upon hi, personal
or The purity oil his political motives Having said this
trust have put myself recuS in curu' on this subject
II was assuredy far from my intention trespass on the
feelings OF the honorable member from Massachusetts,
Mr. Webster. IL is not a matter of regret 10
the honorable Senator from Mississippi than to myself
| occurred
u.s. Since our acquaintance in this body we have been
footing of kindness and courtesy and there is mo
gentleman in the Senate towards whom have been less
inclined 10 manifest any warmth, which might be atribu-
ted TO want of docorum certainly thought that the
last portion of the honorable Seniors remarks had We
nv strong personal bearing MYSELF ccrtainIv tbougLt
they were intended TO have tina, effect am very happy
to hear the honorable gentleman dsavow that he intend
ed to give them such bearing respond entirely to the
declaration that there hes been between us ALWAYS kind
ness and good understanding. There incidents con.
nected with our relative situations towards each other
which would make il extremely SAINT that any thing
should occur which can disturb the good understanding
which ought TO exist between honorable members I
therefore entirely disavow any intention offer any per
sona disrespec towards him. my answer TO the remarks
which he made towards me.
Mr. Poindexter then and said: The disclaimer
made by the gentleman from Massachusetts calls Tor mr.
Their explanation from me- In reply 10 what deemed
personal affrOnt, towards myself from the
Tor, used expressions which, ii such intended
might appear hars and violation of the respect which
ought TO be preserved between members of this honorable
body Finding from the explanation which has been OIL
ny The honorable SENATOR that his purpose to offer
any personal insult wound nv sensibitv "a an
individual take this occasion voluntarily and with
pleasure, 10 retac the offensive expressions hastily used
under the impulse of the moment and tender my hand
TO the honorable Senator with perfect freedom and cordial
y.
AT } o'clock the Senate took recess till o'clock.
SENATE EVENING SESSION
The Senate reassemb'ed, and continued in session I'M
~ O'Clock Sunday morning. when they adjourned sine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Saturday, March 2.
| Mr. Howard offered the following resolution:
Resotued hat the thanks of this House be presented to
the Hon Andrew Stevenson, Speaker, for the firnness
dignity skill, and mpartiaity, with which he has dis.
Congress. ~
Which unanimously adopted.
| Mcssrs White OF New York and Polk were appoin,ea
acomnitee to wait on the President part House
ana lniorm him that the House ready to adjourn.
| Mr. e. r. White, ON the committee appointed to
wait on the President reported that tie committee had
informed the President that the House was ready 10 nd
iourn, and had been informed by the President that no
further in mali to I,o
Mr. J. S. Barbour at o'clock A. NJ. NOV ed the House
now adjourn, which was agreed TO-
Mr. Speaker Stevenson then rose pnJ alIr.s,oJ ,I,
| House III the following words
,o %rmTLEMEN pray you to accept my grateful
! this high Office.
receive it in the spirit of kindness, in which
ter myself IL has baen offered and shall cherish il with
feelings oil profound respect and the deepest grritue
For the last six years has your pleasure that The
ardmous dniies OF this Chair should he assigned 10 me-
This whole period of service has as YOU well know
gentlemen been distinguished by events well calculated
to render This station one OF more than ordinary labor aud
have zeaiou,y and fully underworld 10 meet Ills
responsibility and hope shall not be deem, arrogant
when say that ieel proud ciou~IiesS ia the In
ties OF ibis high trust have been discharged by me- with
single eye TO the character and dignity OF this House
the interest o! my country and my honor.
That have often erred, most re adily admit; tut ihev
nave oe"n errors OF rule and principle carr &c or pas
on' ana there has been any aPprrtn rgor harsh
Tess ~ The Chair, You III do the Justice TO believe
that II was unnten;iotal ard iudi .crminaie
IT, gentlemen in moments of excitement and commo.
non. any thing unEnl has occurred between myself and
the individual members Of the House. let me assure Won
1t has long since passed from my memory and been Tor.
given aud forgotten.
have no injuries to complain Of and no memory for
them they existed and shall part with you ALL hi,
night, in the spirit OF peace aud good will
Before we separate, Gentlemen, will Won pardon me
Tor moment IN Offering single suggestion
Onr councils OF late have been greatly divided and their
harmony and peace disturbed.
Our country has been deeply and panIlv exci,e and
me safety and security OF the Union itself threatened
May we not all now hope that the causes of excitement
are hourly subsing and passing Off That peace and har
nony ana brothrry Affection will soon she'd their hoI
eh country VIII again become united, and happy
In assuming this station, years ago | took The
hOerty OF then expressing the House a sentiment
which had long cherished, aud what now seize tbi.
INT occasion OF repeating from this Chair IL is this ina
our cohiederaed republic only safely exist I'M
der the influence of wise, equaiand just laws; by the
es OF common Interests and brothery ction: shirt
oil mutual orlieafance and moderation COLLECTIVELY and
Individuality and by chen,hing devotion TO that Liberty
aud Union, secured TO by the blood of our common a.
Tiers These The stable foundations upon which or
liberties and free institutions alonc rest and God
grant they may he eternal. This gentlemen i'm all In.
man probability, Is The moment OF separation with MANY
very many OF forever. is there one iudivida rc
sent TO whose hosom 6nal separation from those win
whom he has been 20 long and Intimately associated viii
not cast painful and bitter paug' II there be- confess
envy not his feelings.
You will carry with you. gentlemen, nv corIi, aud
oes Wshes Tor your individual prosperity and happiness
and pray you to receive this my most asconate All
possibly, last farewell. WV
/ The Speaker then adjourned the House sine die
This address produced very strong lrero ,,d -. -