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392 with every faculty of improvement which a kind providence ever bestowed upon man if any are disposed to complain let them look at our extended sea coasts - at our immense forests and at our noble rivers with all the various blessings which annually require the careful and serious deliberation of the Legislature and say if they can that we have been wanting in economy - in industry and devotion to the best interest of the State. It becomes me on this occasion to bear testimony to the zeal and fidelity with which you devoted yourselves to the performance of your respective duties and to the prompitud with which you have et any requisition upon your time and industry and to the harmony and good feeling which have characterized all your proceedings. It may be said without fear of contradiction that the doings of the present Legislature will not suffer in comparison with any which has preceded.

   Gentleman, the labors of the session are now closed. The results of your deliberations are with the people whose right it is to pass sentence upon the motives and conduct of all their servants. The ability and wisdom which have marked your deliberations will not fail to secure you in an intelligent and just community, the rewards of honest intentions and of faithful public service. At the hour of separation, let all past difference be forgotten and all unkindness effaced from our memories. Accept the assurance of my friendly regard and my fervent aspirations for your future prosperity and happiness and may