New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-06-20
The Adjournment of the Senate.


lite um' d,teruIined Gfon tu' ne ciose 81 the
Session Of Congress having nearly arrived, and
'lr. B,y.np hetng in the Char, MIR. WOODBURY.
submitted The following resolution, which was
considered hy unanimous consent:
Ores aes & r. I s ; @.k. g, 9lsG Ssa9'e
inpttaty with whrI ne ans dsChli.ed The duties Oi Presi
len p:o tclnpurc "i the Senate
The resolution was passed without a dissenting
voice, and after an inicryAloccupird in the trans
Mr.. MA>GuM. the President pro temporc, rcsu-
med the Char. ans, being informed Of the adpp-
jun of the resolution III his absence, he rose and
made the following brief address:
SENATORS: The moment OF separation for this
session having arrived, YOU will indulge me in oc-
cupving part of this moment in giving expression
to the feelings of sensibllitv and OF gratitude with
which the vote just passed in my regard has 80
deeply impressed me The uniform spirit of kind
ness and courtesy which has been di>in-
gushing characteristic of the Senate OF the United
States has failed jmpart the inds idua who
mas had the honor 10 preside over lis deliberations
feeling OF confidence that his acts would be viewed
with Kindness and UrheGrance. This anticipation
has not only been realized through the tedious and
sometimes aborious duties Of Legislation, but there
Is now superadded, by generous an expression Of
satisfaction, an evidence OF friendly feeling which
shall he treasured in memory in all future time. In
turn, muy be permitted 10 say, that feel deeply
sensible that the success which may have attended
my endeavors to perform the responsible duties OF
presiding officer with npartiaIIiy, must he attn
huied 10 that courtesy which belongs peculiarly 10
this body, and 10 that dignity OF decorum which has
elevated its character III the rank OF Legislative as
s;mhlicr oi the world.
Differing as many of the members of this body do
in political opinion, there is 10 be seen no inierfnp
ton OF that personal courtesy and friendly inter-
course which men of high honorable feeling may
entertain for each other, and The knowledge O tins
ceiling would forbid any ether course by the prsd-
ing officer than that Of the sricest mpartaliiy in his
administration oil the dulies of the Chair In TIE &C.
sire TO have pursued such course IL consciousness
las been felt that honor and duty and justice have
required it at my hands. 1t is true thai the duties
are frequently arduous, and al times OF response
Die and delicate character; and, although entirely
unconscious OF having AZ time done any act calcutta
Ted affect tie ri gbtS Or the feelings OF any lndivd
ual of the body, sutl tie raiy OF human nature Is
such as to dictate the proprietv OF throwing nyse
On the Indulgence OF the Senate rather Than lay
claim TO exemption from such faulty However TIN,
mav be- cannol disguise the satisfaction feel IL
appealing that silent monitor within which bears
witness determined purpose 10 do exact justice
to all as far practicable, and, while Welding 10
every individual fail measure ot latitude and free
dom OF action to maintain what must he considered
IN every well regulated Legislative assembly The m
dispensabc powers aud prcroga'ives OF the Chair
granted in fact, by The body itself for tie preseva-
ion of il, own honor and dignity.
Senators, permit t" r"i'"r"t" TIE feelings o
gratitude entertain tor tie unarimuns expression
III your approval %; my course, enhanced IN value as
IL is by having been thrice repeated; aud, toward
zach member, permit 10 avail OF the occasion In
say that entertain other feelings than those 81
respect and knd.ess and beg leave 10 express my
most earnest wish for the continued leath and hap
,nrss oi every one and that return ui
Zach member 10 his home he will have the pleasure
To fluid all there in the enjoyment OF health and baP-
pncss. urd that il may long continue.
In the performance OF my official duty am now
10 pronounce the word Of Separation for this session
by udlOurning the Senate sine die.