Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-07

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changes OF Tits country once more reeu.
iated--if to have desired TO repIenish the
empty golfers Of the Treasury, by On i'm.
Posuoc OF suitable duties--if to have de.
s'eo 10 extend relief to the unfortunate
oahAfup's OF the county, ruined, in a
great measure, by the operation OF the
Iprevious policy Of the Goyernmen,---if, m
have desired, by Cooperation with nav
friends, to limit and restrain and ,a.,l.,.
the Executive action, because !, bss...,,,.
dangerous towards the other Department,
of the Government, in my opinion. and i
the opinion OF the majority Of lS4O--if,o
have desired to preserve the honor ma
credit Of the country untarnished by adj.
quate and suitable provisions for revenue
sufficient for fulfilling all the public an
gsgemcnts--if the faithful purpose Of ex.
ecut:ng all these measures--if an arden,
desire to carry gu: and redeem eyery
pledge which was fairly made by my
friends when struggling for the acquisition
of powtr--ii say these efforts and this
cooperation constitute my dictatorship,
then | suppose ! must bear the odIum or
the honor Of the epiihet whichever il may
be considered.
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 any proof of dictation in my
conduct, have only mistaken the ardor
for what at least supposed TO be patriotic
exertions for fulfilling the wishes and ex.
pecia,ons by which hold this seat they
have only mistaken the one for the other.
Mr.. President, during my long and ar.
Juous services in The public councils, and
especially during the last eleven years, in
the Senate, the same ardor oil tempera.
ment mas characterized my actions, and
has no doubt led me, in the heat CT &c.
bate, in endeavoring TO maintain my opIn.
ions 10 reference TO the best course to be
pursued in the conduct Of public affairs.
TO use language offensive and susceptible
vi ungracious Interpretation TOWARDS my
brother Senators.
there be any who entertain feeling
OF dissatisfaction resulting from any cir
cumstance Of this kind, beg to assure
them that now make the amplest apollo.
gy. And, on the other hand, assure the
Senate, one and all, without exception
and without reserve, that leave the Sc
nate Chamber without carrying with me
to my retirement single feeling Of dis.
satisfaction towards the Senate itself or
any one Of lis members. go from il IN
der the hope that we shall mutually con-
sign to perpetual oblivion whatever OF
animosites or jealousies may have arisen
between US, during the repeated collisions
Of mind with mind.
And now, allow me to submit the mo.
ton which is the object tina: induced mo
to arise upon this occasion. II is to pre-
sent the credentials of my friend and sue.
cessor, who is present to take my place.
II, Mr.. President, any void could be cre-
uted, by my withdrawal from the Senate
Of the United States, il will be filled to o.
verfiowing by my worthy successor, whose
urbani,y, gallant bearing, steady adhe-
renee to principle, rare and uncommon
powers Of debate, are well known already
IN advance to the whole Senate. move
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, l
beg leave to deposite with it my fervent
wishes. that all the great and patriotic OBJ
jects for which it was instituted NAV be
accomullshed--iha the destiny designed
for II by the trainers of the Constitution
may be futilled--lhat the deliberations
now and hereafter, in which II may en-
gage for the good Of our common coun.
try, may even,uaie in the restoration Of
It's prosperity, and in the preservation and
maintenance Of her honor abroad, and
her best interests at home. | retire from
you, Mr.. President, know at period Of
infinite distress and embarrassment. 1
wish could have taken leave Of the pub
TIC councils under more favorable aus
piccs: but without meaning to say al this
time, upon whom reproaches should fall
on account Of tina. unfortunate 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 these embarrassments and dis.
tresses can justly rest at my door. May
the blessings Of Heaven rest upon the
heads Of the whole Senate, and every
member of it; and may every member Of
It advance still more IN fame, and when
they shall retire 10 the bosoms of their
respective constituencies, may they all
meet there that most joyous and grateful
Of all human rewards, the exclamation Of
their countrymen, swell done good and
faithful servants" Mr.. President, and
Senators, | bid you. one and oil, long,
a last friendly farewell.