The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-05

life ''' ''0'' gfa'e'ni reco'ecton' of ny
For my successor express no better wish than tn
ne may enjoy those relations of confidence which have
| happlly mark ed our intercourse
NOW, gentlemen of the Senate and officers of the Sen
ate from whom nave received SO many kind offices &C
cePt my gratitude and cordial wishes for your prosperity
| and welfare.
| Mr. HAMLIN, the Vice President elect, ther
| stepped forward, and said:
SenatoTS-An experience of several years in this bod
ms taught me something of the duties of its presidn:
oncer; ana with stern ntexible purpose dscharg
ese duties faithfully relying upon the courtesy and
operation of Senators, and invoking the aid of DIVINE
rouence am now ready to take the oath required by
the Constitution and enter upon the discharge OF the off
cial duties assigned me by the confidence of generous
| people.
| Vice President Hamlin then took the oath of of
| nee prescribed by the Constitution as follows: 81
| Hannibal Hamn, do soemnly swear to sunport
the Constitution of the United States. Mr.
| BRECklNRIDGE then said: Having now arrived
at the termination of this Congress- | now declare
the Senate adjourned without day.--Vice Presi
dent Hamlin then took the chair and the procla-
nation calling the extra session of the Senate was
read.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House re-assembed at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, and the galleries were entirely empty, no per.
son being admitted except the reporters The
spectators were formally excluded by order of the
Committee of Arrangements
CLOSING BUSINESS.
Alter the transaction of much miscellaneous bus
inEseJ Vi with the usual
noisy accompaniment, reports of the various COM
mittees OF conference were made and acted unon
The proceedings were occasionally interrupted by
the reception of messages from the Senate and the
announcement, by Private Secretary Glosbrenner,
that the President had signed certain bills The
report OF the Committee of Conference on the bill
amendatoTy to the Patent Laws was adopted AL
most every member had proposition or bill to pass
The struggle for the floor was intensely exciting
Cries OF order were now and then raised d-Mr
HUTCHlNS, elevating his voice above the din,
said, this being deliberative body, they;ought to
know what is going on.-A voice-You mistake
this is nota deliberative body [Cries of"good. ~
"A member moved to clear the galleries -
lLaughter.l As heretofore stated, the visitors
galleries were entirely empty.--At half-past IL
O'Clock motion to adjourn was negativeG-veas
40, nays III. After some unimportant business
various triting matters were urged and several
motions to adjourn were made. Amidst
great confusion, Mr.. ANDERSON, of Kentucky,
moved to take up the Old Soldiers Pension bill =
Fifty or more members were striving to gain the
recognition of the Speaker-Various motions
were humorousy made to clear the galleries. -
MIR. SHERMAN, from the Select Committee an
pointed to wait on the President, said they had
performed that duty, and the President had in
formed them that he had submitted his last official
communication to the House.-A motion was
now made to adiourn.-The Speaker rose midst
marked silence, and deliver ed the following ad
dress
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives
We have now arrived at the close of the Thirty tn
congress- During its progress Of extraordinary
character have been witnessed Several States have Sc
ceded, and all their members with exception have
left this hall No lover of his country witness such
an exhibition without feelings of the deepest anxiety
have not felt it my duty to devate from the esab-
sned practice by entering into discussion the floor
indeed the demands upon the time of the Chair are SUI
hcient in its view, without it, And it is wise The
bate. - w
You will permit therefore, before parting to saw
publicly what is well known to many if not ali of you
that have ever been, and now, and trust ever
remana devoted friend of the Union of the States
and favorable to any just and liberal compromise
The report of the Committee of Thirtythree of this
House met with my cordial approval and have never
hesitated declare my belief that convention of ali the
States to consider actual supposed grievances the
proper and most available remedy
AS member of the Union declare nv nvicton III
no Verabe ground has been assigned for dissolution of
the ties which bind every American citizen to his coun
try and impartial history will so decide.
My confidence in the American people is such that
believe no just complaint can long exist without redress
at their hands There is always remedy the Union
With this view still declare my willingness to Join in
measures of compromise.
would do because othe ancient ties that have bound
together under institutions framed by our fathers and
under Constitution signed by immortal Washington
would do for the national honor committed to the
pertinent of free institutions would do So for the love
pear my countrymen in all parts of beloved land
and especially for the sake the noble band of patriots
IN the border States who in the midst of great oppos
tion have stood firm like rocks in the ocean for the
peace and perpetuity of the Union.
But, gentlemen, may not further dwell on these gem
SUBJECTS FOR the discharge of the duties this
tlon to which was called by your Kindness can only
say that it has been my purpose do all in nv power to
promote your comfort members deal impartiaIly
with all and to advance the best interests of nv coun
try SO far as any success has attended nv admnstra
on IN the chair it to be ascrbed very much to the
kindness and forbearance of the members of the House
claim for myself only the good intentions and
honest purposes. ~
The resolution you have been pleased to adopt is ruIv
gratifying, and will be among my agreeable reco
ecuons OF this place. thank you, gentlemen Tor this
nark OF your appreciation could not fail to remark
Nat this resolution presented by the oldest member
u the House, by whom was into office and one
whose devoted character is Acknowledged by us all
Delleve that no former Speaker received more
nv lot Amid hf hfqas Of this House than has fallen
,entinua% arising, you have overrued any deci
on have made. l do not infer from this that was
lways right but do infer that if wrong House
ieved it through misapprehenson and not by de.
sign and that it was your magnanimty which led you
% sustain the chair.
You will permit me, I hope, to say that am under
great obligations to the officers of the House for their
'istance and devotion to my return them all
nay very warmest thanks.
And now, gentlemen and friends, it only remains that
take my leave of you The parting hour is an honest
l9ur. when first came among you declared myself
National man am so still, trust, and shall
80 remain.
Often, IN retired moments, shall think of YOU and the
many scenes through which have passed Nv PRAYER
TO heaven for you is that you may have that blessing
which cometh from above, and that the Great Ruler of
nations in whose hands the destinies of ALL may
restore peace to country bring order confu
sion, and Union to its present distracted elements
Gentlemen | bid you an affectIonate farewell.
During the delivery of his address, he was fire.
luently applauded. He concluded by announcing
hat the House adjourned sine die, and with
much good humor the members quietly separated