The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-04-21

diI nave been adopted and executed; III /
have anxiousIy desired to see a disordere,
currency regulated aud restored, and ir
regular exchanges equalized and adjusted
II TO have labored to replcnish the empt,
Golfers Of the Treasury b. suitable duties
II to have cndeavored TO extend relief +.
the unfortunate bankrupts of the country
who had been ruined in great measur,
by the erroneous policy, as VIC believed, o.
this Government; if to seek to limit, cir
cumscrbe, and restrain Elective authori
"; II to retrench unnecessary expendi.
TIRE and abolish useless Offices and institu
tons; If, whilst the public honor is pre-.
served untarnished by supplying revenue
adequate TO meet the national engage.
ments, incidental protection can be afford.
ed TO the national industry if to entertain
an ardent solcitude to redeem every pledge
and execute every promise fairly made BIZ
my political friends with view to the &C.
question of power from the hands of an
honest and coniiding People il these oh.
Jects constitute q man a DIcrAroR, why.
lhen, suppose must be content to bear,
although still only share with NV friends.
the odlum or the honor of the epithet, as
II may be considered on the one hand or
the other.
That my nature is warm, my temper
ardent, my disposition, especially in rcla-
ton TO the public service, enthusiastic,
am fully ready to own and those who sup.
pose that have been assuming the dicta-
ioIshlp have only mistaken for arrogance or
assumption that ieryent ardor aud devotion
which Is natural TO ms Constitution, aud
which / may have displayed with too lit.
tie regard to cold, calculating, and eau
iious prodencc, IN sustaining and znaIousIy
important national measures Of
policy which | have presented aud pro-
posed.
During long and arduous career of ser.
'lcc IN the public councils Of my country,
during the last eleven years
have held seat in the Senate, from tho
same ardor and enthusiasm Of character,
have no doubt, in the heat or debate,
and IN an honest cndcayor to maintain ny
'pnions against adverse opinions equally
honestly crieriained, as TO the best course
o be adopted for the public welfare, NAV
ave often inadvertently or unlnienllonally,
u moments Of excited debate, made use of
auguage that has been offensive, and sus.
.cpllble OF injurious Interpretation towards
%, bother Senators. If there be any
icFc who retain wounded feelings of iniu.
= or dissatisfaction produced on such oc.
.astons, be- to assure them that | now
.iicF the amplest apology for any depart.
nc on my part from the established rules
4 parliamentary decorum and courtesy.
N the other hand, assure the Senators.
ne and all without exception and without
escfvc, that | retire from this Senate
'hamber without carrying with me a sin.
re feeling Of resentment or dissatisfaction
. the Senate or to any ono Of lis members.
go from this place under the hope that
-c shall, mutually, consru 10 perpetual
bSon Whatever personal collisions mal
| an time unfortunately have occurred g..
aeeu us; anl that our rccollcciious shall
well 10 future oaly on those conflicts Of
and withmind, those intellectual struggles,
rose noble exhibitions of,he powers Of To-
&c, argument, and oloquencc, honorable
} the Senate ana 70 tbe country, in which
ach has sought and contcnded for wha, he
eemed the best mode Of accomplishing
ne common object, the greatest interest
I'D the most happiness Of our beloved
ountry. 10 these thrilling md delightful
.cnes It will be my pleasure and my pride
, look back IN my retirement.
Aud now, Mr. President, allow me 10
iakc the motion which II was my object
, submit when | rose to address YOU. |
resent the credentials Of my friend and
lccessor. II any void has been created
V my own withdrawal from the Senate, i,
al be filed TO OVERLOOKING by him whose
rhanily, whose gallant and gcn,lcmanly
caring, whose steady adherence to plln-
plc, and whose rare aud accomplished
overs ia debate, are known already in ad.
lncc TO the whole Senate and to the coun.
Y. move that his credentials be re-
slyed, and tia; the oath Of Office be now
TO him.
In retiring, as | am about 10 do, forcv-
r, from the Senate, suffer me 10 express
u heartfelt wishes that all the great and
ltriotlc objects tor which il was constjtui.
! hy the wise framcrs Of Cur Constitution
my be fulfilled that the high destiny de.
guci for it may be fully answered; and
,at its deliberations, now aud hcarattcr,
lay evcntuatc in restoring the prosperity
{ Our beloved country, in maintaining It's
ghis and honor abroad, and in securing
nd upb1dlng It's interests at home. ] re.
re, | know II, at a period OF Infinite dis.
'css and embarrassment. | wish ! could
Ike my leave OF Won under more iayora. !
Ic auspices but, without meaning at tins
nc 10 say whether on any or on whom
,proachcs for the sad condition Of the
ountrv should fall, | appeal To the Senate
nd 10 the world to hear testimony TO my
arrest and anxious excrtions to avert it,
nd that no blame can justly rest at my
onr.
Nav the blessing Of Heaven rest upon
no whole Senate and each member of it,