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Mr. Ferebee supported the motion, as he thought

Mr.. Ferebee supported the motion, as he thought
the Office unnecessary.
Mr.. Moore, of Martin, opposed the bill, as the ef
feet of Individual dislike by gentleman resident in
Washington county, and uncalled for by any other
person in the County. He moved the bill be indef-
nitely postponed, which motion was adopted
ADJOURNMENT.
At quarter before seven o'clock message was
received from the Senate, proposing to extend the
time of adjournment to II o'clock. 1t was laid on
the table by an almost unanimous vote.
Mr. Caldwell, of Burke, moved that D. D. Fere-
bee, member from Camden, should take the chair
which being complied with,
Mr.. Caldwell, Of Burke, moved the thanks of this
House be given to Thos Settle, Speaker, for his
able and impartial conduct while presiding officer:
Mr.. Caldwell, of Guilford, cordially seconded the
motion. He acknowledged he came there preju-
diced against Mr. Settle, but all had been removed,
and he felt it his duty to declare that there could
not be more impartial, just and honorable man.
Mr.. Outlaw said he was not in the habit of pay
ing empty compliments to any man. He had served
in that House for number of years, and he could
say officer could discharge his duties with more
judgment and ilnpartiality. He felt it due to the
Speaker of the House to say he joined in the motion
with great pleasure.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Speaker having resumed the Chair, returned
thanks in very graceful and appropriate style
He said the hour had arrived when they must close
their labors. 1t was customary to say few words.
He had not language to express his feelings. He
thanked both sides of the House for the co-opera-
ton with him in supporting the dignity of the
Assembly, which proved they were all animated
with common patriotism. He congratulated them
on the peace and harmony which marked their de-
alterations. He babe them farewell, heartily wish
ing each his return would meet with the congrat-
ulations of their constituents. He then announced
the House adjourned without day."
Loud applause greeted him as he closed his adj
dress
With this report our labors close Having full
filled our troublesome duties to the best of our
ability, with justice and mpartality to ALL have
apology to offer for short comings; let those
who think might have done better, try the weari
some task. But we have another word to say on a
more grateful theme obligations for innumer-
able favors from the Officers of the House. To the
Speaker, for his courtesy to us on many occasions
we are deeply indebted and we can truthfully en-.
dorse the merted compliment paid him by his OF i
| cal opponents. To our friend Edward Cantwe
Esq, Chief Clerk, our obligations are as numerous
as the hours we spent together in the discharge O.
our respective duties. His admirable arrangements
have saved us many a toilsome hour, and made the
mutifariOus business Of the session pass smoothly
and pleasantly, not only to the members but t.
every person who looked to him for information.
To George Howard, Esq, in returning thanks fol
assistance always cheerfully given we will onl,
repeat the unanimous opinion of the members, 'tha
he is one of the best reading clerks in the Cnitet
States" We feel certain that his superiors "feN
| and far between"
To Mr.. VIM. S. Webster, Principal Door-Keeper
we return our grateful acknowledgements for hi
kindness and attention A more polite, active ant
faithful officer is not to be found This opinion i
not hastily formed, but deliberately expressed, ant
founded on the experience of former Legislatures
We trust he will long enjoy the confidence repeat
edy placed in him, true hearted straight forwar
Democrat. His Assistant Mr.. Lawrence, faithfully
seconded Mr.. Webster in his exertons for the com
fort of all connected with the House of Commons
We could truthfully say much more in praise
all the officials of the House; therefore it would
ungrateful in us, if we said less.