Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-04-07

had the distribution of the patronage of the
Government Have !, in short, possessed
any power whatever! Sir, if | have been d
dictator, think those who apply the epithet
! to me, must at least admit two things In
! the first place, that my dictatorship has been
distinguished by no cruel executions, stained
by no deeds of blood, and soiled by no act
Of dishonor. And they must no less &C
knowledge, in tho second place, Ohough do
| not know when its commencement bears
date, bat suppose, however, that it is inten-
ded 10 be averred, from the commencement
| of the extra SESSION. that if / have been in
| vested with, or usurped the dictatorship, !
have at least voluntarily surrendered the
power within shorter period than was as
signed me by the Roman laws for its contin-
uance.
Mr.. President, that my nature is warm,
my temper ardent, my disposition in the
public service enthusiastic, am ready to
own. But those who suppose they may
have seen proof Of dctation in my conduct,
have only mistaken that ardor for what at
least supposed to be patriotic eXertions for
fulfilling the wishes and expectations by
which hold this seat; they have only mis-
taken the one for the other.
Mr.. President, during my long and ar
duous services in tho public councils, and
i
| the Senate, the same ardor of temperament
has characterized my actions, and has no
doubt left me, in the heat Of debate, in en-
dcavoring to MAINTAIN my opinions in refer
encc to the best course to be pursued in the
conduct of public affairs, have often used
language offensive and susceptible OF un-
gracious Interpretation towards my brother
Senators.
Ii there be any who entertain feeling of
dissatisfaction resulting from any circum-
stance CT this kind, beg to assure them that
Row make the amplest apology. And, on
the other hand, assure the Senate, one and
all, without exception and without reserve,
that leave the Senate Chamber without car
rying with me to my retirement a single
feeling of dissatisfaction towards the Senate
itself or any one of its members. | 20 from
it under the hope that we shall mutually
consign to perpetual oblivion whatever Of
personal animosites O: jealousies MY have
arisen between US during the repeated col
lision of mind with mind.
And now, allow me to submit the motion
which Is the object that induced me to arise
upon this occasion. 1t is to present the Gre
dentials Of my friend and successor, who is
present to take my place. Ii, Mr.. President,
any void could be created by my withdraw
al from the Senate of the United States, it
will be filled to OVERLOOKING by my worthy
successor, whose urbanity, gallant bearing,
steady adherence to principle, rare and UNI
common powers of debate, arc we'll known
already in advance to the whole Senate
Imove that the credentials be received, and
at the proper moment that the oath required
be administered. And now, in retiring as
am about to do from the Senate, beg leave
to deposite with it my fervent wishes, that
all the great and patriotic objects for which
it was instituted, may be Accomplished
the destiny designed for it by the trainers of
the Constitution may be fulflled-that the
deliberations now and hereafter, in which it
may engage for the good of our common
country, may eventuate in the restoration of
its prosperity, and in the preservation and
maintenance of her honor abroad, and her
| best Interests at home. | retire from YOU,
| Mr. President, know, at a period of infinite
distress and embarrassment. wish could
have asked leave of the public councils un-
der more favorable auspices; but withou:
meaning to say at this time upon whom re-
proachcs should fall on account that unfor-
/ tunate condition, think may appeal to the
Senate and to the country for the truth of
what say, when declare that at least no
blame on account OF their embarrassments
and distress can justly rest at my door,
May the blessings of Heaven rest upon the
heads of the whole Senate, and every men,
Der OF it; and may every member of it ad-
vance still more in fame, and when they
shall retire to the boscnls of their respec-
tive constituencies, may they all meet there
that most joyous and grateful of all human
rewards, the exclamation of their country
men, "Wcll done thou good and faithful
servants" Mr.. President, and Mcssieurs.
Senators, bid you, one and all, long, a
last, a friendly farewell.
At the close of his remarks, Mr.. CLAW paid
high compliment to his successor, Mr.. Crit
tenden, for his steadfast honor and integrity.
THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.
They who say that this II miserable |
world, or this is a miserable life, say no, |
well. 1t is misan.hrepy, or diseased im-
agina,ion only, tina, says this. Life is liza.
lie to misery, but misery is not its very
being; ii is not a miserable exisience.-
WilncsS-l know not what things to say,
or how many. The eye is opened to a
world of beauty, aud to a heaven all sub
Unity aud loveliness. The ear heare,h
tones and voices that touch tho heart with
joy, with rapture. The great wide a,mos-
pherc, breathes upon us-ba,hes us with
soflnsss and fragrance. Then look deep
or. How many conditions are happy ~
Childhood is happy; and youth is prevail
ingly happy: and prosperity hath its Joy,
and wealth its satisfaction, and the warm
blood that flows in the ruddy check and
Sin9Wv arm Of honest Doysr;V il "a sill