Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-02-25
FAREWELL ADDRE6s
GEORGE v ASHlA GT0A.
PRESIDENT.
~ THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES

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clo,ed with that important ,r'' appears proper r'i"!
i may c,ua,.e 10 more distinct expression ii the lbc voice
, hoya moss appr1e you of the resolution have t'el to Dc
cline bei considered anon. Ne number .: iose our 'n c't'
is 10 be made.
h yu =, III, same tine justice he assured that
his resolution has not taken without c regard to all lie
ap,erainng 10 relation which binds dTiu! cizr 70
his country: and that in withdrawing the rne Of winch IL
nc. IN nv situation might IMPLY am u.uea's by ~ dningol
of Yea. for YOUR future i,cr, deficiency OF sraIet respect '
your past kindness but am supported =; '' '''''' ~ ny
step is compatible with bo.i.
r cr,,, NJ ami continuance hitherto the Office Ia which
or rrce ba. ce called have been uniform sacrifice OF
inclination 10 the opinion duty and 10 Difference i'f "t' appear
o., - i, o,r ,c.r. constantly hoped that wpGl have been
nc e,,l,er m ms power consistently with motives which wa Tot
=, I,b.ry 10 lisfesar. that retirement from "i' ma
been reluctantly The strength OF my inclination 10 40 ~
nreyos The last election had led the preparation OF III az
dress oarclare you; but mature rejection on The men eN'V
and critical posture Affairs with foreign n4'"' anu me '
nop ,lvic. of persons confidence pe!e me- 10 aO
don The idea.
,oice That the state your external a. wc! a. ea
mn longer render, The pursuit inclination incompatible with The
imcnt Of u,y or yrcprcry and persuaded aeTeE pira
may be retained services that IN the prec circumstances "
our country YOU wI dsapprove ms determination 10 retire
The impressions which first umd-rtoos the adoue trust We
explained on the proper occasion 'hs discharge ii tins trust
ll onv say that have towards the
Of the t'"fefr' the oe. eNef
q; which very be uiemcn: capable Noi Unconscious ~
the outset OF ineony OF qualifications experience IN Inv
l in The oh"ras strengthened
M mo,iyes 10 !iiIncc OF ms elf and every DAY the
weight OF wears almonishes and that tie shade o. re-
iremen, is as necessary VII be welcome Si-ieh that
any circumstances peculiar Service they WEI.
empor,ry have the believe that w!c choice and pr
,en invite quit the political no. iorb
In looking iorwa! the which nendr! t" terminate the
career OF my public my feelings do suspend ie
ieep Acknowledgements that debt gratitude which BE-
loved country honors has conferred upon me- s' more
far the s,e,dast confidence supported and
the OPPORTUNITIES thence cno?ed II mailcstA iny!oe
attachment by services and rcrsevcrn-. though useful
ness unequal my zeal Il benefits have resulted to our country
ro ese lie, always your praise,
an Instructive example annals that under circumstance ~
Which the passions aga every drec ion liable isea
amidst arpeaances dubious, scssues oi ioFc often
,,coularn-: IN situations which unlrcqueny OF
has the spirit o trethe consian "i !"u
support prop tt cloI, aud guarantee o Tie
plans by they effected Profoundly penetrated "ii ih'
wl Il lnricfnci
unceasc vows hat 10 on the cip ioHe
NJ ~ ,a.,crnrr hIl YOUR union ; uronrn. mas
nep.tua! that Constitution. which IN, wo OF yog tad
nay sacrcdy maintained, thai It's administration IA every depart
meat may ampeI with wisdom aud virtue hdIi hue ne hap
fiuess 81 the people un!er e auspices "l iri:
may made complete By careful pFeSs aI"n Ad 20 nen
this blessing viii acquire to Nom we cory :" recommend
ng applause ;he aeclon AM The adoption o every ai''h
Here perhaps ought, -,op; but socut your welfare
which Sh e and h= apprehension - danger
offer !" your solemn 81, .a ~ s - .,,l riSrti
qurnt review some ei'isns ~".n are ,ns s,s 81
ant permanently your cy people Ihesc WIZ be
Afforded 10 you win the "re YOU Only hem
The ee wart partug friend who possibly have
no personal bias his COUNSEL MOI forget as al coi
H. your lhdusent reception oi my seieh VI 'oe'
and NO ils,inillar occasion ,.
Inermuyr as The liberty with every gamcni OF your
hears recommendation Of mine necessary 70 iofy or coa
The unity government which one people also
yon Ii useyso fori' ~ main pls p ,he eihcs
OF your re-, support your tranquility home
ba, very liberty wGh YOU highly rize. But
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