Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

had been Dictator think that even those who have the most
admsson first my dictatorship has beon distinguish
cd by cruel executions stained by blood soed BY
uhough do not exactly know what my of die
ato[ bearsl imagine however must have commenced with
the Extra sosson that if did usurp the power Of Dictator
NJ least voluntarily surrendered within shorter period tnn
was allotted for the duration of the dictatorship of the Roman
If to have sought the extra session and at present, by
the cooperation Of my friends to out tho great measures
intended by the popular majority of SfO and to have desired
that they should all have been adopted and executed ito have
anxousy desired dsodered currency regulated and
tered and Irregular exchanges equazed and adjusted have
bic duties il to have endeavoted relief the unior
tunao bankpts of the country who had been ruined in great
onmeni if seek to limit cireumscribo and restrain Exocu
tive uuthory to reonc expenditure aud ubo
ish useless offices and institutions it, while tho public honor
preserved uutanshed by supplying adequate to meet
to the national industry entertain soicitudc
redeem every pledge mud every promise fairly made by
the hands of an honest and confg People if these objects
cO"o TIC boa 2a Tn than & % on Pc
odum o the honor OF the ephe as may be considered on
That my nature warm, my temper ardent, my disposition,
especially in relation to tho public servicc enthusiastic am
fully ready to own and those who suppose that have been
Stunning tho Dictatorship have only mistaken for
sumption that cyen aror and devotion which is natural to
constitutions ana winch may have displayed with too little re-
gard to cold calculating and cautious prudence in sustaining
and zeaousy supporting important national of policy
which have presented and proposed.
During long aud ouous service in tho public
es my county especially during the last eleven years have
held scat in the Senate, from the aror and enthusiasm
Of character have doubt in tho heat of debate and in
honest ondcavo TO maintain opinions against adverse opn
ions equally honestly encraned tho hest to be
adopted for the public welfare, may have often Inadvertently
or unntcnonay ia moments of excited debate, made OF
language that has been Offensive and susceptible Of injurious
Interpretation towards my brother If there any
here who rotnn wounded feelings of injury dissatisfaction
produced sech occasions. hcg them of
W e pGst apology for any departure part from the
established rules Of parliamentary dccoum and courtesy On
the other haud the Senator's aud ALL without
ccpton and without reserve that retire from this Senate Cham
per without carrying with single feeling of resentment
dissatisfaction to the Senate to of It's members
go from this place under tho hope that shall mutually,
consgn to perpetual oblivion whatever personal collisions
our eccoections shall dwell in future only those conflicts
OF mind with mind those intellectual struggles those noble
hbons Of the powers of logic Argument and eloquonce
oabc to tho Senate and to the country in which each has
comprising object the greatest interest and the
most happiness of beloved country To these thrilling aud
delightful will be my pleasure and my pride look
And now, Mr.. President, allow make the which
was my object to submit when rose to address you pre-
sent tho credentials of friend and Iany void has
been created by my withdrawal from the Senate it will be
hlIcd to Overlooking by him whose ubany, whose gallant and
gencmany bearing whose steady adherence principle and
ready advance the whole Senate country
his credentials be received and that the oath Of office be
In retrcng, about do, forever from the Senate,
suffer me to my heartfelt wishes that all the and
patriotic objects for which constituted by the wise trainers
Of the Consultation be al6lod that the high destiny de-
signed for it be fully answered; and that t deliberations
now and ereaer may restoring the prosperity OF
our beloved country in maintaining ITS rights and honor abroad
know it, at period of infinite distress and embarrassment.
wish could take my leave of you under favorable ausp
or whom rePoachc for the sad condition Of the country
should tall, the world
mony earnest and anxious exetons to it, and that
no blame can justly rest At my door.
May the blessing OF Heaven rest the whole Senate and
each member OF it, and may the abo OF every rebound to
the benefit Of the nation and the advancement of his fame
constituents, meet that most cheering and gratifying
all human Iewardhcir cordial greeting of Well done good
And now, esrs President and Senator's bid you all long,
asting and friendly farewell.
MIR Cruenden was then duly qualified and took
his seat; when
Mr. Preston rose and said What had just taxi
EN- place was an epoch in their legislative history
and from the feeling which was evinced, he plain
~ saw there was little disposition to attend to bu
siness. He would therefore move that the SEN
ate adjourn which motion was unanimously
agreed to-
In the House, Mr. Saonsla from The Com
mtee on Manufactures, reported bill to regu.
late the Tariff, which was read twice aud sent to
the committee Of the Whole.
The Loan Bill then came up and the question
was taken on the amendments. That moved by
MIR. Fillmore, aulhorsing the Secretary TO sell the
stock for what it would bring, was rejected, ~ TO
SO. All The other amendments made in Commit
tee of the Whole were agreed to aud the hill was
ordered engrossed for third reading 03 to ST.
A motion 10 reconsider afterwards passed
l0l 10 80. Mr.. Fillmore's amendment was adop-
ted
The Bill then was read third time and pass
ed Yeas lO6 Nays &C. Yeas, I0l Wings, inclu-
men j with five loco focos: Oliver of N. " Par
u,enter of Mass, Profftt of Ind, Mallory and Wise
Of Va (the last three Tyler mem Nays. serenity
fpe Locotoccs, Including all the members from
this city !! with Alessrs. Everett of W.T. Goggin of
Va, w. B. Campbell md Carulhers of Tenn, j.
l.. White of Ind, Stuart and Casey of lll.-n all
| Wings.
message was received from the President
transmitting extracts of letters from Mr.. Rely,
Texan Consul, and suggesting, on behalf OF his
Government, such notifications OF existing u. 5.
laws as will impart greater facility to the trade
between the two countries, and the other expires
sing desire for some regulation 10 improve the
communication by post between Texas and the
U. States.
FRIDAY, April |.
In Senate, Mr.. Woodbury. Introduced bill pro-
viding TINT the President may appoint temporarily
to any Office in the Treasury or War Departments
which muy be vacant.
The Loan Bill WIS received from the House,
read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Some less important business was transacted,
some time spent in Executive business and the
Senate adjourned over TO Monday.
The House proceeded TO consider private
bills, OF which forty EIGHT were agreed TO and re-
ported Among them are bills for the relief of
Cherokee warriors, granting invalid pensions to
those wounded in the U. S. seryice.) and of Com.
Hull.
officer OF the customs who may serve hut lrnc-
ton of year, Tor over year or years. shall re-
ceive pay only for his actual term OF service. As
the law stands, n collector is limited to $4,000
year, but may receive that amount for len days, il
he should die, resign or be removed nj the expi-
ration of such lerln Mr.. Winthrop advocated
this bill and ii was read three times, passed and
sent to the Senate.
Among the petitions lately presented are several
by Mr.. Gales from some hundred of citizens Of
tennessee and Wyoming Counties experimenting
the violence, dsorderIy conduct and delay in bu-
sness in Congress, and esking the following saIu-
tary reforms, viz:
LIST. The abolition of mileage for members.
I'd. Reduction of pay TO five dollars per day.
3d. Abolition of ranking privilege, except dur
ing The session.
4lh. Abolition of allowance of stationery.
5th. The adoption OF the one hour rule.
9th. Adjournment on the 4h of March each
year.
9Th. Expulsion of members who shall indulge
In 10 has, a