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passage, on motion Of Mr.. Rives. b,
extending the prohibition to the note,
OF banks issuing notes Of less than SIT
after the Both Of December. lSal. II
also places certain restrictions upon In,
deposite banks. under the direction O
the secretary OF the treasury.
That this ball will pass the house. W,
cannot permit ourselves TO doubt-and
we may therefore. 10 advance. consra,.
uia'e the country upon the prospect OF
asPeedy removal Of those difficultie,
which have embarrassed every honora-
Ole branch Of industry and enterprise
Miles, Register.
The select committee appointed un-
der the resolution Of Mr.. Wise. for
enquirng into the condition Of the ex-
ecutve departments ot the Govern
ment, consists Of sIx Van Buren,, and
three opposition members. A fine
prospect. truly. for thorough exami-
nation and nh impartial report, in refer.
ence to these departments,
In the Senate on Saturday last, the vicr
PAr'rDrSr. afier the reading Of the Journal.
addressed the House a, follow.
SENAroRs--The period is al hand
which Is to terminate the official rela-
ton that has existed between US, and
leave probably never to return 10 il n
body with which have been long con.
necied; where some remain whom I
found here fifteen years ago, and
where. IN the progress Of public duties
personal associations have arisen never
TO be forgotten. From such scenes
cannot retire without emotion. Nor
can give TO the Senate the usual Oh.
Portuniiy of choosing another TO pre-
side for time over their deliberations.
without referring TO The manner in
which | have endeavored to discharge
most gratifying and honorable trust
connected with the office to which INV
country called me.
Entering upon it with unaffected
dIihdence. well knowing how little nv
studies had been directed TO its pccu
liar duties, l was yet strengthened by
The determination then expressed, so
to discharge the authority with which
| was invested. as best TO protect the
rights, TO respect the feelings, and 10
guard the regulations Of all who W ould
be affected by its exercise" was
sure that. if successful in this, I should
be pardoned for errors which I could
hardly expect 10 avoid.
In the interval that has since elapsed
1t has been our lot in this assembly TO
pass through scenes Of unusual excite
ment: the intense interest on absorbing
topics, which has pervaded our whole
community, could not be unfelt within
these walls. The warmth Of political
parties, natural in such times, the I'M
guarded ardor Of sudden debate, and
the collisions seldom TO be separated
from the invaluable privilege OF free
discussion, have not been unfrequent-
ly mingled with the more tranquil ten
or OF ordinary legislation. / cannot
hope that in emergencies like these,
have always been so fortunate as to sa.
tIsfy every one around me: yet, per-
init myself TO think that the extent TO
which my decisions have been approx
ed by the Senate is some evidence that
my efforts justly TO administer their
Rules have not been vain; and con-
scientiously cherish the con viction, that
on no occasion have | departed from
my early resolution, or been regardless
OF what was due TO the rights OF the
feelings Of the members Of this body.
Thnn0h II rnav haHeacos.h
rated from the Senate. ! can never
cease to revert with peculiar interest
TO my long connexion with il. In
every situation in my future life I shall
remember with just pride the evi.
dences of appreciation and confidence
which ] have here received; and as
an American citizen, devotedly attach
ed TO the institutions OF my country, !
must always regard with becoming and
sincere respect a branch Of our Govern
ment, invested with such extenSiye
powers, and designed by our forefa-
theirs to accomplish such important re-
suits.
INDUCING an ardent wish that every
success may await you in performing
49, NNo uho uOuOIaOLC oil
your public trust, and Offering my
warmest prayers that prosperity and
happiness may be constant attendants
ON each Of you. along the future paths
OF life, respectfully bid you farewell.
After the Vice Preside mt had retired
On motion Of Mr. Grundy. the Sc
nate proceeded 10 ballot for a Preside mt
pro. fem.
The number Of votes cast was 81; ne :
eessary TO a choice 10. Mr.. King. Of
Ala. had 26. Mr.. Southland 7. MIR. Clay
!, Mr.. Prentiss J. Mr. Ewing, OF Ohio,
]. Mr.. Buchanan /.
Mr.. King. Of Ala, being thus dolly
elected President pro. TEN. Of the Sc
nate, was conducted TO the Chair BY
Mr.. Benton.
MIR. Benton introduced the following:
R,soissd, That the Senate cordially rceipro-
cate the sentiments Of perronsl kindasss sx-
pressed by Martin Van buren,. Vice President
of the United States, towards the members Of
THIS body, upon taking leave Of them, and that
| the thanks Of the Senate be presented 10 him.