The Arkansas banner., 1845-01-15
Messrs. Clark, Mayors, Bertrand, and Du-

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 GENTLEMEN-Permitm me to return 10 you my acknowledgement for the manifestation of satisfaction which you have thought proper to evnce upon this occasion, with the manner in which have discharged the very difficult and important trust you thought fit to confde to me at the commencement of our Legisla- tive deliberations.
 We have consummated the business for which our respective constituents have sent us here; and l most sincrely hope to their entire satisfaction, and to the interest and welfare of the State. Our associations, both as Representatives, and as friends, are about to cease, and we to separate, in all probability, some of Us at least, to meet no more-to re- turn home, each to those whose respective servant he may have been, either to be receiv- ed and welcomed by their smiles and appro- bation; or receive the judgment of dissatis- fled constituency, and the condemnation due an unfaithful servant
 The latter, am confident, cannot be the fate of any one on this floor, if he is 10 be judged alone by the motives which may have prompted him to action, and not by the dele terious result which may, by possibility, flow from some of the measures adopted by this House, the injurious tendency of which can alone be asceraned when 1t may come to be practically illustrated.
 When thus we are led 10 reflect upon our accountability, to those who have delegated Us to act for them, we cannot fail 10 be im- pressed with the character and genius of our Government; the consummate wisdom in which it is founded. and the peculiar fitness of all its component parts. And am per- suaded that in all our reflections upon this subject, there will nota single feature in the whole grand and harmonious system present itselfto our minds, which is calculated to result ill more good to the country, and contribute more to the perpetuity of our political insti- tntions, than the doctrine teaches us of strict accountability of ali public officers and ser wants to the great source of all power-the grand correctors ol all evils, the people. We should reflect that whilsta desire to obtain distinguished place in the affairs of our fellow men, Is laudable, and 10 be commended in all. tlai no man can attain that distinction, or fl attained can long be sustained in that position, unless hls every act is prompted hy desire io do the will oi those who alone can elevate. Il this is done, the interest of the country k secured. for il is ihe people who arc ie he governed, and ii they are satisfied WIIh the laws and government ef the country, all is well.
 There arc many circumstances connected with ghis session of the General Assembly calculated io distinguish il from those which have goHe before. some of which will lend 10 constitute this aa enngh in thc political hlstoy ol Arkansas. Some of the measures which haze tecestrl ihr sanction ol this i.e= glslanrc, are of the yeEy fiFst importance, and calculated Co effect every individual whom tle laws oi lhis siaie can reach. 'fu+i iaeY may meet wih the deeided approhaslaH es he people, and rasull h grea, good to the satn.
 Fhe cln'umst8ass under Y hirh wr assen. tlel arr oi a peculiar nature, and ralrulafed ta il.l ilc mia.ls al ghs eaise uhseFeef eih srsluus appseilgus5eus wi5h Igsafpi la lHe lsei- lag which ~oala eszsasIe lhis House. esIls1