The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-22

lVALEDlCTORY ADDRESSES.
Resolution returning the thanks OF
the Senate to Mr.Speaker (Mr.Fisher
in the chair)-unanimousIy adopted.
To which resolution Mr.. Speaker
Henry responded, in substance, as
follows:
Senator's:
For the sentiments contained in the
resolution YOU have just adopted. with
such unanimitv, language is too feeble
TO convey the thanks and gratitude
due the compliment.
In accepting the high honor you
were pleased to confer, when we first
assembled in the capacity as guardI'
ans Of the public interest, it was not
without a distrust in regard to my
abilities Cor the performance of the
duties committed to my hands, and
when the curtain must soon drop upon
the last act of our proceedings, | can
only deplorc the past. by regrettng
that my duties lave not been more
ably performed.
Though long convcrsant with par
liamentary law and the rules govern.
ing dcliberative bodies, am too well
acquainted with the imperfections OF
fraiI human nature, to suppose no
errors have been committed. ! am
consoed with the reflection, however,
that none have been wiIfuIIy perpe.
trated. On each question presented for
my decision, | was governed alone by
what conceived to be equitable and
Just, having due regard for the rights
of each individual mcmbc". | pray
you then TO cover my past lmpcrlec'
tons with the mantle Of charity.
There mus, and ever will be diver.
sitv of opinion in deIiberativc bodies
on important, subjects which are pre-
scented for consideration.
On the many complicated questions
which have cone before you, although
each in debate contcnded for his point
with zeal and warmth. ! have not only
been amused and edited to see intel.
lect contend with intellect, but am
proud to bear testimony for the due
respect you have observed not only
for your presiding officer, but your
courteous bearing towards each other.
If during the session, ! have, by
word or deed. in an unguarded mo-.
mcnt wounded the sensibiIities Of any
Senator. | pray him to consider it
unintentional on NY part The polar
star for the government, Of my action
has been desire to preserve order
and decorum, by which the dignity Of
the Senate might be sustained and
preserved, without presuming or de-
string to trampIe on the rights of any.
10 each of you, respectively, with.
out distinction. tender my thanks for
your forbcaranco and assistance given
| in the discharge OF my official :lu,es,--
the kindness manifested, and the cnity
by which my errors and impcrfcctions
have been borne with. shall hold in
dear remembrance to the latest period
of my Ifs.
Your legislative duties are now
about to close. In the discharge OF
the high trusts committed to your
hands by the sovereign will of the
people. hope the State may reap a
rich reward, and each Of you on re.
turning to your long absent homes,
will receive the thankful plaudts OF n
contidng constituency.
In taking leave of you, probably
for the last time, should we never
meet again, permit me TO declare that
the social tie founded here in friend
ship. shall be nourished and still have
a resting place in my BOSOM be
pleased to except my best wishes for
your health and happiness.
The Governor having officially in.
formed us he has nothing more to
communicate, and having disposed OF
every thing before us il is now made
my duty, rs your presiding officer,
under the provisions of the Consttu-
; ton, TO adjourn this Senate sine die.
; > The two Houses having concluded
the business before them. Mr.. Nixon
moved that the House adjourn sine die
Mr.. Speaker Haynes then rose and
) said:
The last official duty which ] am
| called upon 10 perform. gentlemen Of
the House of Representatives. is to
pronounce the adjournment of this
BODY without day. But before | pro
: coed to the discharge Of this duty,
: may be permitted to present TO you
/ Individually and collectively. nv SIN
!, cere Acknowledgements for the natter
ing terms of the resolution in which
YOU have been pleased 10 expires:
r your approval Of my official conduct
, On entering upon the discharge Of The
+ duties of Speaker. was aware Of the
delicate nature of the responsibility.
which were assumed. | knew tina,
: no legislative body could be entirely
| a.