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ballottings:
lat ballot. loih ballot
" H. Wilde, of Georgia, o. u
Jane, Polk. Of rcnnessec, y, -
John dell, Of do. 50 III
Joel Switzerland, Of Pa 81
James VI. wssoc, ef Geo. IS
Richard ID. Sp.igh,. N. G. Is
On the 10th ballot, 40 votes were neccs-
nary 10 . choice. Mr.. Cell having ia, was
duty elected; when Mr.. John q. Adams and
Col. u, NJ. Johnson conducted hrs to the
chair. The oath OF Office was administered
[ to the Dew Speaker by Mr.. Williams. Of N.
C., the oldest member in point Of service.
MR.. STEvENsoN's ADDRESS,
4 pom resi- MHy has seaf as Speaker Of the Nygse
u RrbreseafatitNs.
GESTLrnEs: have attended 10 person to-
day. for the purpose Of rcsigning, rs now do,
the othee Of Speaker Of this House, with
| which ! have been honorej for the last seven
years, and Of announcing to YOU the fact. that
] have this day communicated to the Execu-
tive Of Virginia my resignation as one of the
Representatives from that State in the pre-
sent Congress. The dissolution, perhaps for
ever, OF the intimate associations that have
existed so long between US, Is calculated To
excite sentiments OF painful character.
feel u myself deeply and unafectedly; and,
| ~ quitting station IN itself so honorable, one
- repeatedly conferred, and in a manner SO
hattering; q station endeared to mo by SO
MANY considerations Of private and public
nature, Z hope I may be pardoned in awaiting
myself Of tins 6t occasion Of taking my leave
Of 10 and Of you, in person, Of Offering you my
cordial and best wishes for your individual
prosperity and happiness, and expressing
publicly, and for the Last time, my grateful
| ackoow Judgements for tie kindness and con-
hdence by which have been so long disiin-
guished and honored. Few, probably, that
have ever filled this Chair, have enjoyed more
Of this kindness and favor than myself; none
aave received, or will cherish 10 with feel
ings OF warmer and more devoted gratitude.
My obligations, gentlemen, are, indeed, deep
to this House, and go where may, or in
whatever situation ! may be placed, I shall
continue, 10 the last hour OF my hfe, 10 pre-
serve and cherish those sentiments OF pro.
found respect aud afectionate gratitude
which your long continued aud unchanging
Kindness have 80 deeply impressed upon my
heart, and which never can be impaired.
The duty Of presiding over q great delibe-
raiive assembly like this, is no easy task
The high and distinguished character Of such
a Trust, and its arduous aud important func-
tons, cannot fail to inspire any incumbent
| with just distrust Of his own abilities and
qualifications, whatever they may be. NV
\ -,
has not only taught me 10 know and feel this,
but likewise to know how difficult, nay i'm
possible, IL Is, for any man to free himself
from error or censure in this Chair, or give
| unqualified satisfaction. IN times Of profound
| tranquility and repose, with united and har-
monious councils, this has rarely, IL ever.
been done amid the strife and storms Of DO.
| iit'cai and party exeitements, IL would be vain
and hopeless TO expect il. Ny period Of SER
vice has moreover, gentlemen, as many Of
you know, been distinguished by events e.pe
ciaiiy calculated to render this station one OF
more than ordinary delicacy and embarrass-
meot, as we'll rs Of increased responsibility
and labor. How sssiduousiy Z have strus-
gied to discharge the duties Of this Chair, in
manner worthy Of it and Of myself; with
what sincere zeal ! have devoted nv time
and my talents, and even my health, 10 your
service, I leave for others 10 decide but this
] hope may be pardoned for saying, in Jus.
tIce and fairness TO myself, aud under a dee n
conviction Of its truth, that have ende aYorrd
to discharge my duty no, only with temper
justice, and moderation, but with a lust re-
gard for your individual rights and feelings.
tho character ADD dignity Of this House, and
my own honor. This was all that ! promi-
sed when eorpe 10 this Chair, and this have
endsaVored TO do; with what success ! leave
to you and my country TO determine.
am very sensible, gentlemen, that, in such
long course OF public service, and IN an in.
dependent discharge OF the arduous and null
hilarious duties Of this Chair, regardless Of
whom Il might please or displesse, my con.
duet may sometimes have been thought too
harsh and rigorous aud I may often. unin-
tentionalIy, have wounded the feelings of in
dividuAl members upon this floor, and incur
red their eensure and dfspiessUre. Under
such circumstances, aud while man continues
What he Is, we know that prrsonai rescntments
arc toO apt TO be- INDUCED and To remain. aud
often peShsps difficult to be exIingurshed, e.
ven ~ the noblesi minds; but reVengs will
| not barbor there higher principles than re-
/ sentiment, and better prime piles than revenge
will animate men whose thoughts add hearts
are liberal and enlarged, especially where
there Is high intellectual ability and moral IN
tegriiy. u, then. under the influence of mo
menlary excitement and passion. ", in tie
eagerness OF controversy or the commotion
OF debate, any thing unhind or harsh should
have been said OF done, either on NV part or
on yours. YET us, pray you. fOrgVs aud forget
q, and Jet us separate w the spir,t Of peace
and good will. Let not this moment Of our
hnsi separation be poisoned or embitiervG by
feelings % pefspnal resentment o. political
h0s,ihy. let the spirit Of peaee and charity
she'd he holy calm pround ". refreshing alike
20 the Affections and the intellect, and let ne
blot from our minds and hearts every feeling
Of Pers0usl 90 party resentmsn NJ, end separate
like bSethrsn II one household, and Is the
representatives. % free and Vtftaoas people.
! have mysoh no injuries n complain IL. ADD
10 mea'ory Tor them. Il had came here
70 CRAFTY m private frieBdships. 10 indulge h.
no personal hostility and al that I have nov
50 oi you, y 70 do justice 90 the motives
~hEh hs'e governed me. ard, when ! an !
gone, 70 protect my character ~ the presid. I
ING oii'osF % this House, Which may nov be /
regarded, 90 some nsssure. ~ the pfopert,
Of my country, from ell unjast and on uorih, I
imPuihti0ns. To those Who have kno.n ne 4
longral and have Lnn-n lnn L.. - - - |