or on any other, to obtrude myself on the intelligence
and wisdom of this Convention, did I not
feel constrained to do so by a sense of duty. I
have been a quiet but attentive member, and
have endeavored to act on all the questions that
have been brought before us, so far as my judgement
led me, correctly and fairly. If there is
any gentleman in this body, worn out after an
enduring and long protracted patience, it is my-
self. I wish to fee more acting and less speak-
ing; but if talking is to be the order of the day—
if speeches are to he the only results of the labors
of this Convention—if words are to repay the
people for the treasure expended in their efforts |
to procure a reform of the abuses that press hea-
vily and unequally upon them—I will not stand
idly by
"And see bold deeds achieved by other's hands;"
but will hereafter endeavor to do my share of
the talking, to inflict as many speeches as the
most eloquent, and to contribute my full quota
of words in the discussion of all subjects that
may come up. I hope, however, for a better
state of things.
Pending the question,
The Convention adjourned until 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning. |
