Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-22
'RY THOS. "A. FALCONER.

carried ntentionto have retired but Ifeconsdered
taf discrimination, with the hope that At the regular
ira SESSION. might then be eted either upon the terms
posed or In which would be equivalent But
events announced after the result
believe In the failure accomplish objects
The sessionevents which seemed throw upon
friends every where eeatths hope and the
renee OF these Induced attend the regular session.
and whether adversely prosperity share the for
OF my friends Bu here with the purpose, which
ann about to eectuae of retiring thought
coul retire with poprieiy and decency from the pubic
From the year 1906 the period my entering upon this
noble theatre of my public service with but short intervals
down 10 the present time have been engaged IN the wee
OF my country OF the and value othesc
which have rendered during long career of public
notice ME- and poseriy-if recollection any humble
service which may have rendered shall be transmitted
poseriiy be he BEST ruest and most impiai Judges
and to them defer for a decision upon their value
Bat upon one subject may be allowed to speak AS to
my public they subjects for the Jui 5m -nt OF my
eiioWcze bur my private motives OF ac 'hat "ch
prompted to take the part which have DONE upon great
during their progress the national councils can
be known only the Great Searcher Of the human heart
and myself and shall be pafdoned for repeating
gain declaration which made thirty ago; that whatever
may have conmittedand doubtless have commit
many during nv public ervce-I may appeal the D
Secher of for the truth of declaration hich
make, with pride and confidence that have been
uaed by personal motvestha have sought perso
nal aggfandzement-no promotion from the advocacy OF
those various which have been called to act
that have had eye, single eye. heart single heart
devoted what appeared be the best Interests OF the
courty It. slf during this long PERIOD have not escaped
the fate of other public this and other countries have
been often MIR President the object of bitter and unneasnd
detraciicn aud calnnny have borne it. will al
ways with composure but borne without creating
surbance have borne waiting in mistaken aud
undoung confidence that the trumphs of truth and justice
would ultimately prevail aud that lime would settle all things
is they ought be settled have borne them under the
conviction, Of which Injustice wrong, injury could
deprive mr. that did deserve em and that He whom
all be finally and ultimately responsible would ac
u whatever injustice might experience at the hands
. nly fellow-nen.
Bat Ihase unsustaned during this long Of
public Every where this wide spread continent
have enjoyed the benefit of possessing hearted and
enthusiastic and devoted friendsendS who knew and
appreciated Justly by which have been acuaed
To them had language TO make suitable acknowledments,
would take leave present theIn beng all the Offering
that make for their long continued persevereng and
devoted friendship. But sir, have difficulty giving
expression of the feelings Of gratitude which
fiji heart towards my friends, dispersed ihfonghough
this continent. what shall sayuhat can saya all com
with my feelings of gratitude towards that State
whose humble servito | am2 emigraed 10 the State o
kentucky nearly ortyhve years ago went there as ar
orphan who had attained his maorityaho had he
YER recognized fathers smiiepoor. penness. without the
favor othe greath and Inadequate education
: limited the applicable to such boy:-but scarce
y had upon that generous SOIL before
r ed parental ondGesspatfonise with bouud inuni
cence-and may adj 10 this that her choicest honors otter
unsolicited had freely showered upon me; and when
STOOD were the darkest moments Of human exnc
BY the world caumniated by large portion
countrymen she hrew around ne her
shield and bore ao and repe!ed the attacks OF magn
" ty ani calumny BY which vas assaed Sir, it's TO me al
pleasure that am shortly TO return TO her friend
= iv limits and shall finally deposte (and it will not
long before day arrves my last remains under her gen
eons SOIL with remains of her gallant and patriotic son
y who have preceded me-
= MIR President recent epithet (I do know whethe
for the purpose dgradaon has been applied
q me- and have been held up the country dictator
The idea of dictatorship drawn from Roman Institutions
J, aud hee when created the person who was inves
ed with this tremendous authority concentrated IN his
person the whole power OF the State lie exercised unm