Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-11-06

like self.prarss in this regard. l have
lacked at this mater, acting 10 It from the
frsI being amoug those who inaugurated,
a, ,e.s, the course that was taken in this
knowing that had o!ougot 70
il all the powers Of my mind ana
had regarded it with entire sHgIeness
of purpose; and tried TO do what was Tight
aud Just under the circumstances oeiIe''
ing that my conductors we're ac'uatea oy
similar motives, aud that every effort 10
,ha, n,rricnlar was TO 10 what was duly
required. and what sence of justice To
ourselycs. 10 those around us and to pos
terty demanded, and yet, sir, it there ever
was time when the conviction Of the IT.
tleness OF all human wisdom was irresista-
bly impressed upon my mind, 1t was upon
this occasion, | cannot HscrIhe our sue
cess to our own wisdom. have seen, aud
do still see, the finger of Divine PFoVi-
deDce in all this. am ready to say that
we could not of our Own human wisdom
have devised the proper course-a course
that has not yet been attained with
blunder; and we stand here TO day, as
believe. right before the world, and when
ALI the circumstances of the case, the reA-
sous tor what We have done shall be gen
orally known, we shall stand acquitted in
the eyes of the world of any wrongful net
in reference to those with whom we were
formerly associated. And, Mr. Speaker,
believing this, and presume every mem
Der will agree with me in believing that the
finger of Divine Providence has directed
us in all these transactions, we cannot but
feel that we owe debt OF gratitude, which
we can beat repay by continuing with the
same singleness of purpose, aud tue same
determination to do what is right, to car
nv out in practice in the institutions winch
we have succeeded in forming the same
great principles OF human right
II is, sir, with me II believe
it is with ALA point Of CON
science, that we are not free to play with
the legislation which is before us. We
would not be free TO do SO under any CIR
cumstAnCes; hut under the peculiar cir.
cumstaHces in which we have been placed
by the manifest Divine favor that has at
tended US, there is douole-aye, hum
drcd fold-Oblig0tion resting on US to carry
out to its legitimate results what we have
undertaken to accOmplish. Aud, sir, from
what have seen of the spirit and temper
Of this House and Legislature in reference
to the business before it, have no doubt
we shall, If we do not accomplish it all AZ
this, vet Mt Tie next and the succeeding
sessions, frame body of laws for this
State, which will at least have this merit,
that they are intended, however inefficient
they may prove, to effect the purpose, to
promote the welfare, and prosperity, aud
virtue, and happiness of the people.
With these feelings, Mr. SpenkeF,-with
this view of what this Legislature have at
tempted to do, and Of the spirit in which
they have done it,-wiIh the strong feel
ings have protested in reference u the
Accomplishment of the tjects so dear TO
every one OF Us, it is with more than the
ordinary regrets-sOmetbiDg more than
that which courtesy to others would die
tate, that say reluctantly take my leave
of this House. shall carry away an es-
TEEN for every member, for all have co OPP
Grated in endeavOring to effect the great
results to which have referred; aud it we
meet again in the course OF this life,
whether AS legislators or as individuals,
will be proud to remember that was as
ISOLATED with those who form this House
aud this Legislature.
am going to lenve here, it is true, be
fore my other duties call me elsewhere.
have been absent from my home Tor six
months, excepting two short intervals,
making together nineteen days. Within Il
month of this time, I shall have to leave
home again for an absence that may last
sIA tIkut uDutubt huu uuu anu
thatI need the intermediate time for prcpRs
ration for my new duties: and, cir. ven.
ture to hope that by Initiating the example
set me by the members of this House,
shall be able at least to maintain their
reputation, by showing that one whom
they have Designated to represent them, is
moved by the same spirit which has aCtus
ated them here.
RESPONSE OF Mr.. PATRIcK-sPEAKER OF THE
HOUSE.
The Speaker said.
The Speaker may say very briefly that
we part with the gentleman from Wood
with very great regret, and | may be per-
mitted in behalf OF the House, to return
thanks to that gentleman for the uniform
kind and courteous conduct which he has
displayed, not only towards the Chair, but
towards every member of this House; aud
|; may DC permitted also to congratulate
the gentleman on the distinguished Hbil.
ity that he has manifested in originating
and in contributing to the passage OF i'm.
portaut measures, which | hope may not
only promote the interests, but the lasting
happiness OF the people of the State. We
are soon, hope, to bring our labors to a
close. We At all times part with our asso-
cintes with very great regret, but hope it
will be the privilege as well rs the pleas.
ure of the gentleman to serve his country
elsewhere with the same distinguished
ability that he has manifested in the House
of Delegates.
RESPONSE OF Mr.. LAMB.
Mr. Lamb said 81 trust it may be per.
miIted to the to say that part with my
friend from Wood, with very great regret
Such is undoubtedly the unanimous feel.
ing of this House, but for myself it is per-
haps particularly Prcper-I should give ut.
terHnce 10 this assurance. From the very
first, Mt least after the May Convention,
which was assembled here, In all other
bodies which have been collected in this
place to dispose of the interests and fate Of
Western Virginia, we have been connected
tnpether and have heen in n nnaitinn in