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litical mistakes, whether occuring in my own party, or that of
my opponents. As I have always announced my views fear-
lessly, and without reference to personal consequences, I
shall still, with the utmost respect for the sentiments of those
who may differ from me, continue so to do.

In conclusion, whatever political necessity, if any, was to
be accomplished by attaching disgraceful imputations to my
name, has been doubtless already achieved. Let those who
have succeeded in circulating injurious rumors with that
view or any other, decide with their own consciences whether
the end renders proper the employment of such extraordi-
nary means. The exigencies of party may possibly palliate
many political eccentricities—they can never justify wanton
and unfounded assaults upon private reputation.-

I desire this statement, with the consent of the Senate, to
be entered upon the journal.

On motion by Mr. Earle,

The remarks of the President were ordered to be entered
upon the journal, and one thousand copies ordered to be
printed.

Mr. Maddos presented the petition of George Combs and
others, against the taxing of churches, &c. ;

Which was read and referred to Messrs. Maddox, Compton
and Frazier.

On motion by Mr. Young,

Leave was granted to the Committee on Corporations to
report a bill to incorporate the Potomac Gold Mining Com-
pany, of Montgomery county. Maryland.

On motion by Mr. Vickers,

Leave was granted to the Committee on Judicial Proceed-
ings, to introduce a bill entitled, an Act to repeal sections 28
and 29, of Article 18, of the Code Of Public General Laws, re-
lating to Clerks of Courts, and to re-enact the same with
amendments.

On motion by Mr. Vickers,

Leave was granted to the Committee on Judicial Proceed-
ings, to introduce a bill entitled, an Act to add an additional
section to Article 20, of the Code of Public General Laws, in
relation to Courts.

On motion by Mr. Vickers,

Leave was granted to the Committee on Judicial Proceed-
ings, to introduce a bill entitled, an Act to add an additional
section to Article 20, of the Code of Public General Laws, in
relation to Courts.

On motion by Mr. Vickers,