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From fhe Richmond papers.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

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A message was received from the Senate
sitting that they had passed bills-entitled an
aetto incorporate the Harpers-Fcrry Savings
tnstitutson-an act authorizing a change i'm
the location of part OF the road from Mid
cieb0urne in Tyler county, 10 the Pennsylvu-
MIA line.
They rscede from their amendment To the
Bill, entitled an act, fixing the salaries of the
assistant keepers Of the Peuitcntiary, To
which the iiousc Of Delegates had dis agreed.
They agree TO the amendment proposed by
the House OF Delegates, To the Bill, entitled
an act, concerning the elections and militia
Of the county Of Rappahannock.
They have passed the bill. entitled an act
concerning the Penitentiary Institution, with
an amendment.
And they agree 10 the amendment proposed
by the House Of Delegates, to their amend
ment 70 the Bill. entitled an act, TO suppress
lotteries IN This Commons ealth, with an
amendment. The amendment of the Senate
to the bill, for the suppression of lotteries
was taken up; and after brief discussion
on motion Of Mr.. Sims, the bill was laid on
the table for the remainder OF the Session.
The amendments TO the other bills were
agreed 10.
On motion Of Mr.. Crump, il was
Resofred, That when this House adjourn
to-day, il will, with the assent Of the Senate,
adjourn sine dir.
recess was then ordered, until the Senate
could act on the business before it, e.
When the House again convened, a mes
sage was received from the Senate, stating
that they had agreed 10 the resolutions Of the
House To adjourn sine de- and had passed n
resolution adjourning that body until the Is,
OF December next. And that the Senate had
indefinitely postponed the bill to provide in
part for the Commonwealth subscription 10
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Company.
On motion OF Mr.. Crump, il was
Resoirsd unanimously, That the thanks OF
this House be given to Linn Banks, Esq for
the ability and impartiality with which lac has
discharged the ardueus duties Of the Chair
during the present session.
The Speaker then rose, and addressed the
House in substance, as follows:
~ the moment Of our seParation-possibly
with many Of ", forever, permit me To ten
der to joa my sincere and heartfelt gratitude
for this renewed evidence Of your confidence
IND impartiality.
II has bsen the pleasure Of the House of
Delegates, for sixteen years to confide to me .
the responsible, the arduous, and delicate du-
ties Of the Speakers chair. And as this is
probably the last time shall have the honor
of addressing yoo, trust shall be excused
for gisneing at the history of our legislation
during that interesting period.
- Since l. had first the honor Of ore sidine over
this bOdy-the foundations Of our literary in
stitutiOns have been laid, ~ ! trust, deep and
strong, shedding their benign influence over
every portion OF the Commonwealth. The
charter ofthe commonwealth through the or
ganie Eill Of the sovereign people, has been
amended. Asystsm Of internal Improvement
has been adopted, which promises, IL adhered
20 with q liberal spirit hereafter, TO unite by
roads and canals, this extended State 10 the
bonds at mutual interest and harmony The
laws of the State have been revised, and in
many essential points have received the mos,
salntary notifications. The Jurisprudence of
the Commonwealth has been extended, and
The administration Of justice, carried, as near
y n possible, 90 the door of every citizen
But fOrbear the detail, for which my feelings
ct the present moment unfit me-
The session wAich has just past, has been
one Of deep and lasting interest Questions
have been discussed on this floor which have
agitated the whole country 10 lis very founda-
ton. These questions were OF the deepest
Import, not 10 this nation. ALONE, hut to the
whole civilized and enlightened world. The
storm has at length subsided--peace and bar-
mony are restored--the liberty which was
achieved by the generous blood of our fore
fathers, and that constitution which was form
ed and sanctioned by the wisdom Of oar I'M
mortal sages, are unimpaired-aDd the best
hope Of frCemcn has been preserved from the
impending danger.
IN presiding over you, gentlemen. during
THIS agItating period, ! have used my best ef-
forts to perform my duty faithfully aud ac-
eePtably. And permit me TO say, that IL in
the brat and excitement Of debate, pang has
been inflicted upon any one Of you. by apy aci
Of mine-i vas far from my intentions.
ooiy ask Of you to grant me purity Of motive;
70 The faliibilitJ Of my judgment alone u,
nay errors BE- attributed
Csstlemsn--in his separation, you. each
and 81, carry with you the kindest feeling,
81 my beart--and can only add, with sensa
tons u heartfelt esteem and good Will-fare
we'll forever.
On motion Of Mr.. Marshall,
The House adiourned sirs 81