Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-02-06
TWcnty.fOurth Congress,
SECOND SESSION.
SATURDAY, JANUARY %.
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IN SENATE.
The VICE PRESIDENT, after the read
ing oil the Journal, addressed 'le Senate as fol
lows:
SENATORS: The period is al hand which is 10
terminate the official relations that have existed
between us, aud leave, probably never TO re-
turn 10 II, Il body with which have been long
connected where some remain whom found
here fifteen Yeas ago, and where III the progress
OF public duties, personal associations have arr
seu never 10 b. forgotten. FIom such scenes /
cannot retire without emotion. Nor can ] give
the Senate The usual opportunity of choosing an
other 10 preside Tor time over their dehbera
IONS. without referring 10 the manner IN winch
have endeayored 10 discharge most gratifying
and honorable trust connected with the office 10
" hlch my country called me.
Entering upon 1t with Unaffected dfdenco,
well knowing how htlle my studies had been
directed TO Its peculiar duties, WAS yet strength
en.d by the determination then expressed, SO to
discharge the authority with which | vas IN
vested, best 10 protect the rights, 10 respect
the feelings, and to guard the regulations Of all
who would be affected BY Its exercise | was
sure that, If successful IN thu, should be par
doned ior errors which coul hardly expect TO
ldYoid.
In the interval that has since elapsed it la :
been our lUt IN tins assembly TO pass through
scenes OF unusual excitement: HE intense IN
erest on absorbing topics, which has pervaded
our whole community, could not be uniet with
IN these walls. The warmth of political parties
natufa! IN such Tunes, the ungarded ardor OF sud
den debate and Inc collisions seldom 10 be SIP
arated from the invaluable privilege OF free DIS
cussion, have hot been unr.quently mingled
with til, more Tranquil tenor OF ordinary leglsIa-
ton. cannot hope that, IN emergencies like
these, have always been SO fortunate as 10 sat
lsiy every one around me yet, permit myself
to think that the extent 10 which my decisions
have been approved by the Senate /. some evil
dence that my effort, Jnstly 10 administer their
Rules have not been VAN land consclentously
cherish the conviction, that on no occasion have
departed from my early resolutions, or been re
gardless OF what as due To the rights or the
feelings of members otthls body.
Though may henceiorlh be separated from
the Senate, can never cease to revert with pc
cular interest 10 my long connection with il. Ia
every siludt on IN my future HE shall remember
with just pride the evidences oil APPRECIATION
and confidence which | have here received and
Is an American citizen, deyoledly attached to
he institutions OF my country, must always
regard with becoming and sincere respect a
branch OF our Government, invested with such
extensive powers, and designed by our ioreta-
Tiers 10 accomplish such important results
INDUCING an ardent wish thai every success
n.cy await gu in performing the exalted aud
honorable duties OF your public trust, and oiieI-
my my warmest prayers that prosperity and hap
pIncss may be constant attendants on each of
you, along the future paths OF lie, respectfully
bid YOU farewell
Alter the Vice President had retired,
On motion OF Mr.. GRUNDY, the Senate pro
ceeded TO ballot for President pro tenn.
The number OF votes cast was 81 necessary
to a choice 49, Mr.. klngof Alabama, had &c,
Mr.. Southland 7, Mr.. Clay l. Mr.. Prentss J, Mr.
- l..
MIR. King, of Alabama, being thus duly elect
ed President pro tenn. of the Senate, was con
Quoted TO the Chair by Mr.. Benton, and address
sed the Senate nearly as follows
GENTLEMEN or THE SENATE To be again
called to Preside over the deliberations Of this
august assembly, fills my heart with the liveliest
emotions OF gratitude. When at the last session
it pleased the Senate to place me IN this exalted
situation solemnly pledged myself 10 discharge
the duties it devolved on me, without favor, and
without Partially. ielt conscious that had
done 50 but could any thing add 10 the CRATE
ful sense entertain OF the honor you have again
conferred on me, 1t will be found IN the unequiv
oca testimony you have this day borne, that l
had faithfully redeemed that pledge. The Sc
nate of the United States, gentlemen, is, from
its very organization, the great conservative bo-
DIV in his Rel ubc. Here is the strong citadel
OF liberty To his body the intelligent and vir
,uou.. throughout our wild pread country, look
vita confidence for an unwhverlng and unflin-
chi 40 resistance t. the encroachmt nts of power
on the one hand. and the eilervescence of popu-
Irexcitement on the other Unawed aud unse-
duced, i, should firmly maintain the ConstiIu-
lion in it, purity, and present an impregnable
barrier against every attack that sacred Instru
men,. come it from wha quarter il may. The
ptemon of faction should find no abiding place in
his chamber Blu, every hear, and every head
shonld be wholly occupied in advancing the gen
era welfare, and preserving, nnimpaired. the
national honor To insure success, gentlemen n,
il the discharge of our high duties, we mu-I
command The confidence, and receive he sup
mort Of the People. Calm delberaton, courtes'
towards ea' h other, order and decorum in debate,
| will 90 far, very far to inspire that confidence,
and command that support. 1t becomes my du
ty, gentlemen, to Danish fif practicab'e) from,
tbs Hall al personal al,etcstlon 10 check, a