The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-03-17

, ;,trre in the hone that YOU have not laboed for
the country uselessly and while meditang on these
memory will perhaps sometimes cast PACK saeI on s
somewhat characteristic session; and ieaufes anu ch
observed here with many striking incident like moving
panorama will pass in review before the mind. anu '
hone that he whose honor it was TO occupy ths cha M
who now thanks you thousand fold Tor along hs Vi ~
fa,ors will still be found entrenched in your confidence anu
good will. 49,, I,o.
Your duties have been difficult and arduous' anu aho
without intermsson either in the Commttee-rooh vi III M
Hal-often tasking patience to its utmost endurance any
even exposing health trial crowded aocke' VI
bc matter and consequence early thrown before you
and occupied your almost entire time And II IL mas HOT
clearly established that the business OF the country can
ACCOMPLISHED within the period pointed out by the
tuition our statute book and journal will at least ~
., deaI of mpotant legislation may be perfected IN Hill
ted time when following your example memDeis ue'os
themselves to quiet labor, rather than to TEDIOUS uepa
Your constant attendance, and ndefagaple anu "''o
pop action on matters State interest 10 pe NO.
d in forms of the highest commendaon Indeed, Lou
a,a has set an example her sister states In the history
of her legislation, by always discaroihs parry "'o "
home questions worthy of all imitation and praise
The several parishes of the State may well be eonlente
, ssdnty of their delegates and the zeal and
c;tv they have displayed in their service and while thus
hear this willing and just tribute to the members 1t must not
h forgotten how much due to excellent Chief clerk
his assistant and corps and the other officers of the House.
whose industry and pOeness have contributed so much to
the dispatch of business and to tile convenience and comfort
of the whole
There one feature gentlemen in the present adjourn
ment and while would not engthen these moments, yet
to me- representative from New Orleans it heav
ness which pride alone cOngea and at this hou
This the last meeting OF the Legislature OF the state In
its ancient and renowned capital BY the fiat OF the people
this noble city, founded and inhabited by the fathers Oh
Louisiana and of all other spots boldly allied with he
chvay and her romantic hsory-whose name Is associated
with victory that electrified all Europe with wonder and
admiration for the valor and proves of American arms
city whose fame sits high hill and attracts the conf
deuce and respect of the world and this foursng COM
onweaa reflects much honor and glory has, by those
who are natural guardians and who should have been It's
protectors been decreed unfit dispense It's conones
inequalities to the representatives of the people And this
Hall in which so long the of Louisiana have couseed
together on the dearest interests of the State shall resound
no more with their eloquent voices or be graced by their
presence beneath these paneed ceilings, and around these
clustered columns other and occupations Will eea
retreat. -
Perhaps has apy though foruitously ordained that
the last Speaker in this Chair should himself be citizen OF
New Orleans and that should surrender to the iron will of
the Convention the keys of the old Capitol
It's done. And bid it God speed, and entreat
that the new mistress of the people may resemble our
own proud city all things except its ability to serve and
its fortune to please the people,
Gentlemen many, many good wishes for each and all OF
you-farewel This House stands adjourned sine de