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

,rooress of this misdirected enthusiasm Legisa .
not be brought bear upon it without endanseins
rigls and other privileges, IN wnich e'ey nnion,nIv
IN this great concdcracy is deeply ana so'e,r r."S
;rtcres,ej The freedom Of speech and CT Tie press
;h rler all is the Safeguard to free discussion anu
tho hest ynositor Of public opinion, must Nd" De
upon controlled ~ ersesen'1' wild take occaso,
h. wevet 10 suggest for the consideration ot the Grnera!
Assembly whether calm, temperate anu dlgnhed but
at the same time, firm and decided expression OF the
v;sws and feelings Of that body, in reference to this
hjobIv dangerous and Notwithstanding spirit wonia
not be calculated to give tone and expression TO Puoc
sentiment in relation to that subject, and have direct
tendency to impose an immediate check anu Fe''"'
upon its further progress. ,u
IN retiring from the station at present occupy slai
have the pleasing satisfaction to cheer me on y way
private life, which always accompanies
consciousness Of faithful and honest discharge OF the a
tics incident 10 high and responsible public trust
Elevated by the citizens of my native State to Tic nst
diSncd Office IN their gll could not DC lnsensloe 10
the extent of the confidence they had leposed nor OF tc
weirht Of obligation | owed them. may be permitted
to say however trust without mourning the mputallon
of cgotisn that the only return could make tor The
confidence rcpnsed have laboed most assiduously and
unEemttngly during my continuance IN ONCE, 70 az
vance the PROSPERITY of that Common wealth over which
had been cuHed to preside; to sustain its credit to Gle:
vac its character and to promote It's lasting welfare and
happncss-aud it, in the endeavor TO secure these 3D.
iect: have in my intercourse with the legislative
branch Of the Government at any TIME happened 10 alet
l~'''S','
will be ascribed On their part trust, as it assurcdly
shall be On mine, honest difference of opinion,
arising from an anxious desire either side TO promote
the public good If, in the great leading measures Of
State policy have had the misfortune to differ from
portion of my citizens in regard TO their propety
and general utility, have had the qualification to know,
that was sustained in these measures by sill larger
portion of them, and especially BY their Representa-
lives in General Assembly, whose legislative sane
tion they received and under its authority have been
carried either partially wholly into successful opera
ton The ultimate elect Of those measures upon The
general prosperity and happiness OF the people OF this
treat and growing Commonwealth, in al! future nr
am content 70 submit to that unerring es-and in what
socver situation may be placed hereafter, whether IN
the peaceful shades Of domestic retirement, or IN the
more busy scenes of active life, the most etven WISHES
If INV heart shall be engaged and my most ardent asp
,,io1s shall ascend for The welfare and happiness Of my
native State. -, e ~
have only 10 add in conclusion the assurance OF my
hearty concurrence with the General Assembly during
nv continuance Office in all such constitutional mea
sures as shall he adopted by them: that shall carry with
me into rctir.en and cherish through life, grateful! re-
collections for the distinguished marks of confidence with
which have been onorcd, and the many public tavors
which have been repeatedly and kindly accorded to
me and to bid you last and atcctlonae farewell.
GEO. WOLF.