Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-04-14

tire from this Senate Chamber without carryin,
with me single feeling ofresentment or dissat
isiaction to the Senate TO any one Of its mem
bes.
lgo from this place under the hope tina we shall
mutually, consgn to perpetual oblivion whatever
personal collisions may at any time unfortunatcly
nave occurred between us (; and that our recollec.
lions shall dwell in future only On those conflicts
oil mind with mind, with those intellectual sirug.
gics, those noble exhibitions or the powers Of log
&c, argument, and eIoquencc, honorable to the
senate and to the country. in which each has
sought and commended for what he deemed the best
mode OF accomplishing one common object, the
greatest interest and the most happiness Of our
beloved country. othese thrilling and delightful
scenes 1t will be my pleasure aud my pride to lock
back in my retirement
And now, Mr.. President, allow me to make
'ne "t0'"h which 1t was my object to submit
when rose to address you. ! present the Gre
dentials OF my friend and successor. Ifanv void
mas been created by my own Withdrawal from me
Senate, 1t will be filled 10 OVERLOOKING hy him:
whose urbanity, whose gallant and gensiemanly
bearing, steady adherence to principle, and whose
rare and accomplished powers in debate, are
known already In advance TO the whole Senate
and to the country. / move that his credentials
be received, and that the oath of Office he nov, adj
ministered 10 him.
In retiring, as l am about TO do, forever from
the Senate, suffer me 10 express INV heartfelt
wishes that ali the great and patriotic objects for
"''C,' was constituted by the wise trainers Of
our Constitution may be fulfilled that the HIGH
destiny designed Tor it may be fully answered
ana that It's deliberations, now and hereafter may
evenuate In restoring the prosperity of our below
ed country, IN maintaining its ryhts and honor |
abroad, and in securing and nphoIding its inter |
ests at home. l retire, know it. at period of |
Infinite distress and embarrassment. | wish |
could take my leave of you under more favorable
auspices but, without meaning at this time to |
say "hether on any or on whom reproaches for |
the sad condition ofthe country should fall | an
peal to the Senate and to the world TO bear tesi-
nony to my earnest and anxious eyertions to A.
vert 1t, and that no blame can Justly rest a, INV |
door.
May the blessing Of Heaven rest upon the
whole Senate and each member Of it, and NAV the
labors OF every one rebound to the benefit of the
nation and the advancement of his own fame and
renown. And when you shall retire to the bosom
OF your constituents, may you meet that most
cheering and gratifying Of all human wards
their cordial greeting OF swell done, good and
faithful servant
And now, Messrs. President and Senators, /
bid you all long, lasting, and a friendly fare
we'll
MIR. CRITTENDEN was then duly qualified
and took his seat when
MIR. PRESTON rose and said What had
lust taken place was epoch in their Legislative
history, and from the feeling which was eyinced.
Inc 'inin'y saw tunr tpere WAS little disposition to
attend to business. He would therefore move
that the Senate adjourn; which motion was unan-
imousiy agreed to.