Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-03-11
yaIcdictory of William O. Gooie, ESQ. speake,
Of tho House o DcIcynIc.

OF tho House OF Delegates.
Gcnsmen should be obdurae and cold "a marble IL
did acknowledge the presence Of strong ,m,.ton
lion enlightened, dee pened by the terms
and OF the resolution which You have adop,cd-as well
as by the circumstances Transporting around me
Whcu, al toe opening Of the session. you paid me the
compliment to call me TO preside your de be atoms
heart hT0bbed with delight but even at tina, mo-
nen asplIed 20 the ST higher endowment which suits
from the united aud spontaneous udgm, of approval ON
the OF those who had generously condcd the trust
That satisfaction now eiJ'y all unmtri;ed, know but
still complete
In my your approval can say with per
fec, ruth, iLaI have earnestly end1a-oed administer the
functions OF my office with fairness, efficiency ant Impair
uahiy-eVer seAng 10 preserve the order dignity OF the
Houeeyr anxious TO advance the interests of the
Satc-evc resolved observe the most scrupuous imps
tally between the Individual members of the body And
It have ever deya'ed from this rule. with equal
Truth, has been against those friends whom could con-
hdt TO appreciate my conduct and my motives
Hwere impossible should not have felt my own imper-
iectons IN discharyng the duties the Chair; but for
this consciousness 4 my weakness have been dou
bly, compensated BY the Astounding evidence of the kind
indugen spi't OF the House. Throughout the whole Of
my official the power Of the Char and the authority
II It's decisions, have been respected and maintained
Not OF judgments stands reyersed-not solitary
appeal stands entered the journal Under circumstan-
OF m0mentary excitement single appeal was once
demanded but tie enumeration the reasons of
the Speaker, that demand promptly ard generously
"lttdaSn seldom has fallen to the lot ct presiding
officer conduct the deliberations OF large parliamenta
~ body through tolls session Of nnrtysix DAYS en-
gagged the discussion Of the exciting ad az itnng
SUBJECTS aud yet To ENJOY at Its close the consolation
which eienot IN the splnt OF pride and arrogance
ayOuching the infalbily, the accuracy % my own
decisions, but furnishing the proof Of
the indulgent disposition OF the House. For such mani
festaiions OF your favor, unable adequately TO ex
press my sense OF gratitude. Its feeling which shall
long cherish No matter what destiny shall await me-
whether destined sink into the shade Of retirement or
to mingie ogair IN political eont;ts-wherever may be
the recollection Of your kindness will be fondy cherish
ed as long as life itself enduIes.
Gentlemen: In this moment o. separation. naturally
a a. a.
few weeks siEce assembled here, many of US siran
Eefs 10 an1her-al'ke unknowing and unknowu-
Among the one-hundred and tiyfour members, OF whom
ls body CONSISTS near ninety were personally strangers
tie presiding oihcer. We together with our hopes
tesrs-W It'll objects be accumulated sitye or
negat!ye-wi local prelud.ces, openly trrayed-wth
strong sense Of aLt1gOnsc interests deeply implanted in
our hearts Such the unfayOrabe circumstances of
our meeug The projects Of ell Rave been developed They
have been SUBJECT the Of Councils They have
encountered tie shock OF intellectual nict. They have
met their legislative doom Some have succeeded and Sc
cured the pleasures OF legislative triumph; with Others
hope has faded, wi'hered died But victory was not sig
naized by ungene-ous exutaton defeat not dstin
sushed by unmsny dependency The yctors have prac
uced on tie lessons OF moderation The varuu shed
have eVnced ioruude commanding the respect und SYM
pay OF rivals. In grand result we all rejoice in the
proud that defeat Of he local objects NJ
disappointment of political ends sever the ties Which
bnc Us together a. one great community animated by
all sustaining principe OF p.Ouc attachment and devoted
allegiance 10 our naive laad.
In the beginning of cur abors it was apprehended that
the session would be sgnazei BY acrimonious dscu
10 be followed PerhJps, by pubic Commissions. But
era OF tue gaytsi import have stern
dten--ustoinet they by imposing mnoritcs and
"a enforced by dstngu shed adyocatcsye order cou
have been he observed, end harmony prevails
0It the land. The parrot dcsrairs not Of the Republic
We remember that tie ends which We have attained
were reached uncer the FT1S-e-ce Of that great Powell
wh divine favor hes been often and 50 conspcuousy
Jed along 'Le whole Inc Of national hto.y. The
present condition Of things may be essential To the future
accomplishment OF His divine pIrposes-und rs Il often
mi rFfa al qH
ness, IN possession but turn the lip II may
BE- that the Of defeated measures OF the ses
sion, may have esde the lasting overthrow Of the pros.
p@ry and happuess OF our country. And, after all gen.
iemen happiness is the srea, end Of human existence,
toe great oiec. Of human pu-lsnd happne attain.
ed, not by the Accomplishment Of greet me sure not
~ the suce'ss OF some bnu.nt achievement but by the
'ttu US cultivation and regulation OF the Affections aud the
Jnuicogs eEctcsc and piect development e all the pow
els a the soul. The soul " the seat Of hapyiness
And IN regard % individual feengs-oven it
10 true, hat incrc b. not, whole legislative expert.
tucc, single public Incident which, a. some day
may be caIcun e. to awaken pessufabe remniscence
We -' have the rich consolation Of f'ie dship Friend
ships have been iyfmcd-BBcfod MISUNDERSTANDING be-
i"'en muse 80 ists MISUNDERSTANDING 10 be fondy
che nc ito be long rcmfm sfed-ir.m the m distant
points II TINS and space Though dark forests msy
ifown between us-thOush mountains may ri.o In
ranges % separate FOR Distant HON s-fnendsbp will
I've tn soft remembrance friendship which inhcts our
plns Of s'paaton' though that separation US to
the cicc ~ those end the sacred Joys q
home! Home homo! May you all there find perfect
happiness. Mny tbft harpno.s broaden aud brighten
through ne whole fern Of Jour mor.s beng-to be suc-
ceoaed by Inst unmBginlJo bliss which belongs 10 that
inre and higher sise O cK't.ncc 10 VIII ch pass be.
y01d '1r Rf1vei
Genlcmen he limo hos oomo-the hour has reached as
when We must part a1d Part, pefhap forever! II ~
scarcely possible int al Di ever meet again on
earth uni send my leveni prayer 10 Heaven tnat We
may assemble within ~ bright pHtis.
Gettemon, bid you sheetonsto adsu-a long, q
long farewell!