The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-01-24
From The Raleigh Register.
HON. EDWARD STANLY.

sen Speaker oil the House, The iarDoros
Press" in commenting upon his election,
aud the results that would flow from II, &C.
marked as follows:
"Ths cup of gall and bitterness is 10 be FL.
led. the thorus 10 be sharpened, and all tho
angry feelings Of our frah natures enlisted for
party triumph. Insiead of bro.hery council
for the good of tho State and the people, We are
TO be engaged in savage unrclenilng party war
faro and the elevation Of 'thorns, gall and Bit
terness, is TO DO shouted the rewards Of VIC.
tory"
And in another paragraph, the Editor
remarked thai when Mr.. Stanly discharg-
cd the duties Of the Chair with impaIliai-
~ and fairness, the Leopard would change
his spots and the Ethiopian his skin.
We laid by these paragraphs al the time
they appeared, knowing full well that the
history of the Session, when written, would
show how little Mr.. S,anly is understood
by those who thus Judge him. We doubt
whether there ever was a p esidlng Officer
in any body, who made himself more ac-
cePiable by his discharge of tho duties of
the Chair, than Mr.. Stauly. Not only did
he disarm prejudice by his frank and man
y bearing, but he won the esteem and res
poet, we might say the affection, Of his
political opponents. Many and many a
member, who came TO the Legislature with
/ feelings full of bitterness towards him,
have returned home TO sound his praises
and cherish him in their heart of hearts.
We were present at tie signing Of the
die, MS a member Of tho Legislature, some
years ago, designated the act Of adjourn
ing sine die and II was n scene to move
stouer nerves than we lay Claim 10. The
gentlcmanly predecessor Of Mr.. S'anly
(Mr Graves, Of Caswel,) moved vote Of
thanks, couched in strong aud emphatic
terms. The question was put to the House
bv the Clerk" As many as are in favor
of ihc adoption Of the Resolution, wi! say
Aye" One long unanimous response, that
echoed 10 the yaulied roof Of the Capitol,
followed by long aud loud continued plau
dis, bespoke more plainly than words could
have done. that this was no unmeaning
compliment, agreed to as a matter Of course
no expression of feeling, waited on the
cold breath Of icy bosoms but heart
felt tribute of respect and admiration. Mr..
Stanly, always collected was moved 10
tears, az he thanked The House in the fol-
lowing chaste Farewell
Gentlemen The time for our separation
has arrived. Allow me before We part, to
say, that | deeply feel the assurance Of
your appreciation, expressed in the Reso.
luton which you have just unanimously
adopted. That have in sirictness merit.
ed that appreciation, dare not hope yet
my conscience assures me, have redeem
ed The only pledge which, al the commence
uent Of the Session, veniurud 10 give
n pledge Of my utmost efforts, to act with
perfect imparIIality.
Gentlemen, when entered upon the du-
ties of this station, recoIleclions of the
pas, Ass citations connected with tn.
House, the memory OF those who had FL
led this Chair, swclIed my heart win emo
/ lions, not to be expressed, and served TO
deepen that distrus, Of my own abilities,
which, under any circumstances, must
and should have felt. Yet, relied with
confidence pp,n your forbcaraoce towards
my Deficiencies, and your aid in my efforts
to discharge TO your satisfaction, the part
which vour kindness had asst gncd me. |
gratefully acknowledge that my confidence
was not disappointed; nay more, my Ut
I most hopes have been more than fulfilled.
When look bIck upon my course os Spea'
/ kcr Of this House, and regard the errors
4 which in the survey, cannot but perceive,
| am consolcd by the recollection Of many
instances, in which your good viii toward,
mo was generously manifested, and by the
consciousness that on no occasion have
Intentionally given offence 10 any ono mem
Der Of the House. lf IN single instance
any gentleman here has felt himself bur
bv aqy act Of mine, the offence was unde
signed. aud is regretted, and know tina
after this declaration, it will be gcncrousl.
forgiven.
The results Of my intercourse with gen
tlemen hero, viii always be source o
happiness to me. II has removed prcju
dlces, increased my confidence IN free IN
situations, and added force, to my lormc
strong attachmcn, 10 my native State. |
has afforded me the opportunity d lormln:
friendships, which trust viii last ihTou
life, and has convinced me, that the more
North Carolinians are known, the NOR
they will be loved and respected. Let i
be our part gentlemen, to prove TO our con
stiluen,s, as we have to each other, tina
sc feel il sacred duty, TO keep the homo
Of the State unlarnshed, to protect will
unlatefing determination the public faith
to exercise charity one towards another
so that We may lie always, as we now are
able to say, with pride and thanklulness =
We are NORTH Caroltnidas.
And now, gentlemen, gratefully appre
eating your generous kindness, wtshln
! you, one and all, pleasant journey homo
} and hoping that happiness may attend yo
: tho remainder Of your days, bid you a
: antctionaie farewell
This House stands adjourned wi!hou
day.
= STRANGE PETITION.