Indiana State sentinel., 1851-02-20
NO. SO.

left undone, attempt to advert Would itcoud
be said OF us, in looking back upon our labors (and
heaven forbid should speak il rreverentlyD would il
could be said Of the divine Architect when he finish
ed his six days labor, He and t good But
il is enough for US, perhaps know that we have aim
ed at the gh-tha have abored honestly and earn
estly though have touched but few of the promi
nent points in the great chart of legislative action and
may have mistaken the exact bearings Of these In
giving direction to those high interests that like
mighty rivers shall roll on, bearing their results INTO
the far future, human ken is all short determine
how far that course may be free from shoals and break
ers The ISSUE TO expression that has lost moth
lug of Its socmnity by repetition Is with Him in whose
hands is the fate OF nations and though the approba-
ton of those for whom labor be matter Of
indifference to rightly mind, yet the peace
OF an approving conscience is bosom guest that no
extraneous apprehension dislodge.
With this sustaining reflection return we TO our homes
been kept there burning in our absence as reeiousy
as the fire Of the Persian Magi.
entered upon the discharge OF my duIies under the
most fearful appreheDsoDs grateful, it for the
honor, but fully conscious 0. the responsibilities Of my
station. knew it would not do to rely upon "my own
worth and merit" for was totally without experience
having never before presided over deberative body
for single instant knew must occasionally mingle
in fierce conflict for had constituents represent who
had con6ded to me important trusts. knew that
could not suffer my eeyationto work injury to them
that must remain in the chair when their interests
required me to be upon the floor and knew that these
things might engender STRIFE and result in unkind fee
llngs. Considerations like these pressed themselves on
my mind have now wea,hered the storm-can now
see the beginning of the end In moment the shackles
that have bound will be broken foreyer course
has been commended by resolution unanimously adop-
ted; aresoluton filling my heart with the grateful
emotions, and the best item in the catalogue is that
there is notime left before seperate forfeit
your good opinion. ioel re1norSe in recurring
the past, for in the discharge Of my official duties have
Intentionally wronged no upon this floor, and my
conscience will not upbrad for the many uninten-
tional errors have committed. Though know that
have committed blunders, still | have been a fortunate
man, for II there enough of human Tailty in
err there has been enough of divinity you forgive
forgirs too though in doing so make no great mani
lestation of magnanimfy; few indeed the number
that have given me the slightest of complaint,
and take this occasion TO declare that in my bosom
there neither hatred malice towards any gentle
man upon this floor. Friendship is Jewel of much
value to be surrendered for triing consideration; for
makes the rugged path life pleasant have
shared largely lis advantages during the present
sion and trust that shall forget be forgotten
by those who have laid under many obligations.
Need promise cherish those grateful Tecolectons
TO the remotest period Of my el could do other
wise il / would and would not IL / could.
And now, gentlemen, TO bring this short speech TO
close, be pleased to accept, with my final farewell,
warmest wishes that the choicest blessings may attend
you through life; and that you may all be found
earnestly aborng TO build up the of Indiana's
greatness and glory; not like the tower of Babel 10
commemorate the wickedness and division of our race
and to call down the malediction of Heaven upon the
bulders but to remain all generations temple Of
liberty and concord, where the children OF men may
meet in freedom and love, and whose star capped
dome the smile of divine favor NAV rest forever
| declare this House adjourned sine die.