The native American., 1837-09-02

His prudence reminded him that II was Time 10 put
term to the desire Of military glory; his thoughts were
now turned exclusively upon leaving to his country
great example of moderation. The Congress was
then in session the city of Annapolis in Maryland.
i Washington communicated 10 that body his resolution
10 resign the command, and requested to know wheth-
er it would be their pleasure that he should oiler his
resignation in writing, at an audience. The Con
sress answered that they appointed the twenty third OF
December for that ceremony. When this day arrived,
the hall of Congress crowded with spectators; the
Legislative and executive characters of the state, sew
era general officers, and the consul general of France
were present. The members OF Congress remained
i seated and covered. The spectators standing
and uncovered The general introduced by the
secretary, and conducted TO seat the president
After decent interval, silence commanded, and a
short pause cnsued. The president, general -Miin,
then informed him, that the United States i'll Congress
lassembled prepared to receive his communica-
tons. Washington rose, and with an air of inexpres
sihe dignity delivered the following address:
| "Mr. Presidents the great events on which my res
|ignation depended, having at length taken place,
have the honor of Offering my sincere congratulations
to Congress, and of presenting myself before them to
i surrender into their hands the trust committed 10 NE,
and claim the indulgence Of retiring from the SER
vice of my country Happy in the confirmation of
our independence and sovereg gnty, and pleased with
the opportunity afforded The United States Of hecom
ing respectable nation, resign with satisfaction the
appoir tment accepted with dfidence; dlthdence IN
my abilities to accomplish arduons task, which,
however, was superseded by confidence in the rec
itude of our cause the support OF the supreme power
of the Union and the patronage of heaven. The sue
cessful termination Of the has verified the most
sungune expectations and my gratitude for The neT-
position of Piovidence and the assistance have re-
ceived from my conntrymen, increases with every
review of the momentous contest. While repeat my
obligations to the army in general, should do inns-
tice to my feelings not to acknowledge in this
place. the peculiar services and distinguished merits
of the gentlemen who have been attached to my per-
sen during the war. 1t impossible the choice OF
confidential officers to compose my family should have
heen more fortunate. Permit me- sir. to recommend
in particular those who have continued IN the service
to the present worthy OF the favorable no.
tce and patronage Of Congress.
:" consider it as an indispensable duty, to close
this last act of my official life by commenting the in
teests of our dearest country TO the protection Of Al
mighty God, and those who have the superintendent
Of them to his holy keeping t1aring now finished
the work assigned me, retire from the great theatre
Of action, and bidding atiectoEate farewell to tins
august body under whose orders have so long acted
here offer my commission, and take my leave of all
the empoymentS Of public life "
Having spoken thus, hr advanced ta the chair OF
the president and deposited the commission IN his
| hands The prcsdenmale him, in the name of Con
gress, the following answer.
| ." Sir, the United States in Congress assembled,
receive with emotions affecting for u,terancr. the
solemn resignation of the authorities under which yon
have led he, troops with s R Rr2qHP o os nst9r
defend it's invaded rights, accepted the sacred
4 charge before it had formed alliances, and whilst u
was without funds government to support You
You have conducted the great military contest win
j wisdom and forlltude, Invariably regarding the rights
of The civil power through all disasters and changes
i You have by the love and confidence OF your fellow
citizens, enabled them to display their martial genius
and transmit their fame to postery. You have per-
severed, until the United States; aided by magnani-
nous king and nalion bave been enabled under just
Providence, to- close the in freedom. safety, and
independence; on which happy event we sincerely
| Join YOU in congratulations. Having deienied the
standard of liberty IN this New World having taught
lesson useful to those who nhic and to those who
feel oppression. you retire from the great theatre OF
action, with the blessing of your ellow-ciiizehs; but
the glory Of your virtues will not term mate with your
military command, it will continue to animate the re-
mptest ages. We feel, with you. our obligations 10
the army in general and will particularly charge our
selves with the interests OF those confidential ohcers
who have attended your person TO tins ahecling mo-
ment. We join yon in commencing me interests OF
our dearest country TO the protection Of Almighty Goh
beseeching him dispose the hearts and MINDS OF us
citizens to improve the opportunity afforded them OF
! becoming happy and respectable nation. Ana TOT
you we address him earnest prayers that ne
so beloved may be osered with all his care; that your
days NAV be happy as they have been lllustous and
ha, he will finally give you that reward which this
world cannot give.
"When the presiden, had terminated his DISCOURSE
a long and profound silence pervaded the whole as
sembly. All minds appeared impressed WIN me
grandeur of the scene the rcco'ecuons OF me past
the felicity of the present, and the hopes OF the u'ure
The captain general and congress were the object OF
universal eulogum.
"A short time after this ceremony, Washington re-
tired to enjoy the long desired rePose OF his seat OF
Mount Vernon, in Virginia.
i STEAM SHlP.-A vessel called the "Great YVES
tern Steam Ship" is to be launched at bristoi on
"Wednesday next She is large that 1000 persons
can be conveniently seated on her cabin deck She IS
intended to ply between Bristol and America
Commodore Rogers, President of the Board ol Navy
Commissioners in the United States is now the guest
If Rear Admiral Sir James Hillyar, at Torpolni
House. This distinguished American officer, who
Throughout his long naval career, has won the esteem
and respect Of every British officer TO whom the chances
Of service have introduced him in period OF peace
or who has opposed him in time of war; has we under
stand visited this country with view TO tne renova-
ton of his health. which, are happy TO learn mas
been considerably benefited Every mark OF respect
due to the commodore's high public station and cha
racer has been rendered by directions from the Adml-
rav both at this port and At Portsmouth, and he has
expressed himself highly gatiied with the attentions
| he has ceived.-Piymo1ht JotraH.
We take from Backwool's May No. the following
i interesting account of pearl dver-as, also, the