Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-10

progress of this msdrected enthusiasm Legislation can
otbe brought to bear upon 1t without endangerng other
rights and other privileges, in which every individual
in this great coniederacy is deeply and soemnly
interested The freedom Of speech aud ef the press.
which after all is the safeguard TO free dscusson and
the best exposor of public opinion, be nfrnged
upon controlled by enactncns, intended To remedy
some temporary mischief only would take occasion,
howeyer TO suggest for the consideration Of the General
Assembly, whether calm, temperate and dignihed, but
at the time, firm and decided expression of the
views and feelings of that body, in reference TO this
highly dangerous aud Notwithstanding spirit would
not be calculated TO give tone and expression public
sentiment in relation that subject and have direct
tendency TO impose immediate check and restraint
upon It's further progress.
In retiring from the station present occupy, shall
have the pleasing satisfaction cheer my way
private liie which always accompanies well-groundcd
consciousness of faithful and honest discharge the du
ties incident TO high and responsible public trust
Elevated by the citizens of my native State the
dignhed Office in their gift, could not be insensibc TO
the extent of the confidence they had reposed othc
weight of obligation owed them. | may be permitted
to say, however trust without incutng the mpuation
ofcgotsm, that the only return could make for the
confidence reposed have labored assiduously and
unremittingy during my continuance in office, TO adj
vance tie prosperity of that Common wealth which
had been called to preside; sustain its credit ele
vate It's character and TO promote its lasting welfare and
happ.ness-and if in the endeavor these OBJ
lects, have in my intercourse with the legislative
branch of the Government any time happened TO differ
from them in regard to particular measures of policy il
viii be ascribed on their part trust, it assuredy
shall be on mine, to an honest difference of opinions
arising from anxious desire either side to promote
the public good If, in the great leading of
State policy, have had the misfortune 10 differ from
portion of my citizens in regard to their proprety
and general utility, have had the qualification to know
that was sustained in these by still larger
portion of hem aud especially by their Representa-
tves in General Assembly, whose legislative sane
ton they received, and under its authority have been
carried either partially wholly into successful opera
ten. The ultimate effect of those upon the
general prosperity and happiness of the people of this
great and growing Common wealth. in all future time,
am content 20 submit to that uDerrng testand what
soever situation may be placed hereafter whether in
the peaceful shades of domestic retirement in the
more busy of active fe the iervent wishes
of my heart shall be engaged and my aspi-
ratons shall ascend for the welfare and happiness of my
native State
have only TO add in conclusion, the assurance of my
hearty concurrence with the General Assembly during
my continuance in Office in all such constitutional mea
sures shall be adopted by them: that shall carry with
me into retirement and cherish through life, grateful
collections for the distinguished marks of confidence with
which have been honored aud the many public favors
which have been repeatedly and kindly accorded
me, and to bid you last and affectionate farewell
GEO. WOLF.
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