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596 HISTORY OF MARYLAND.
"Resolved, unanimously, That the President of the United States merits the everlasting gratitude of the people; that his profound wisdom in council and eminent exertions
in the field, aided by the virtue and valor of his fellow citizens, triumphed over British
invasion, and led his country through an arduous war to victory and to happiness, establishing its independence by a revolution unsullied with a crime, and distinguished for
moderation, virtue and humanity ; that his wise and steady administration of the general
government, promptness in suppressing domestic insurrection, firmness in defeating
improper exertions of foreign influence and perseverance in the system of neutrality,
have continued to us those advantages which result from a stable and free government,
and have crowned us with the blessings of peace, liberty and prosperity, whilst Europe
and the Indies have been convulsed with the horrors of a dreadful and desolating war.
" Resolved, unanimously, That his late paternal address, the result of much reflection
and experience, is eminently calculated, by its counsels, to secure the continuance of the
independence, peace, happiness and prosperity of our country, if steadily pursued by his
successors, and firmly adhered to by the people; wisely founding the principles of our
political conduct on the immovable basis of morality and justice, aided by the influence
of religion, learning and virtue, in private life.
" Resolved, unanimously, That to perpetuate this valuable present in the most striking
view to posterity, it be printed and published with the laws of this session, as an evidence
of our approbation of its political axioms, and a small testimony of the affection we bear
to the precepts of him to whom, under Divine Providence, we are principally indebted
for our greatest political blessings.
" Resolved, unanimously, That it is the earnest prayer of the Legislature of Maryland,
that the President, in his contemplated retirement, may find all the blessings of domestic
happiness, and live to experience the salutary principles of his administration, operating
through his successors, to increase the independence, prosperity and welfare of the
American people."
In a letter dated Annapolis, December 16th, communicating to the President the resolutions of the Legislature, Governor Stone said:
" I consider it the most agreeable and honorable circumstance of my life, that, during
my administering the gOA'ernment of Maryland, I should- have been twice gratified in
communicating to you the unanimous and unreserved approbation of my countrymen of
your public conduct, as well as their gratitude for your eminent services. As this will
probably be the last time that this pleasing duty will devolve on me, I beg permission
most cordially to join my countrymen in those sentiments, which are expressed with such
sincerity."
President Washington answered Governor Stone's letter as folloAvs:
"Philadelphia, 23d of December, 1796.
" Dear Sir:
" Yesterday I received your letter of the 16th instant, covering the resolutions of the
Senate and House of Delegates of the State of Maryland, passed on the 13th and 14th.
The very obliging and friendly terms, in which you have made this communication,
merits my sincere thanks.
"The manner in wiiich the tAvo branches of the Legislature of Maryland have
expressed their sense of my services, is too honorable and too affectionate ever to be forgotten. Without assigning to my exertions the extensive influence they are pleased to
ascribe to them, I may with great truth say, that the excercise of every faculty I possessed
was joined to the efforts of the virtue, talents, and valor of my fellow-citizens to effect
our independence; and I concur with the Legislature in repeating with pride and joy
| Title | History of Maryland - 2 |
| Creator | Scharf, J. Thomas (John Thomas) |
| Publisher | J. B. Piet |
| Place of Publication | Baltimore |
| Date | 1879 |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000639 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | 596 HISTORY OF MARYLAND. "Resolved, unanimously, That the President of the United States merits the everlasting gratitude of the people; that his profound wisdom in council and eminent exertions in the field, aided by the virtue and valor of his fellow citizens, triumphed over British invasion, and led his country through an arduous war to victory and to happiness, establishing its independence by a revolution unsullied with a crime, and distinguished for moderation, virtue and humanity ; that his wise and steady administration of the general government, promptness in suppressing domestic insurrection, firmness in defeating improper exertions of foreign influence and perseverance in the system of neutrality, have continued to us those advantages which result from a stable and free government, and have crowned us with the blessings of peace, liberty and prosperity, whilst Europe and the Indies have been convulsed with the horrors of a dreadful and desolating war. " Resolved, unanimously, That his late paternal address, the result of much reflection and experience, is eminently calculated, by its counsels, to secure the continuance of the independence, peace, happiness and prosperity of our country, if steadily pursued by his successors, and firmly adhered to by the people; wisely founding the principles of our political conduct on the immovable basis of morality and justice, aided by the influence of religion, learning and virtue, in private life. " Resolved, unanimously, That to perpetuate this valuable present in the most striking view to posterity, it be printed and published with the laws of this session, as an evidence of our approbation of its political axioms, and a small testimony of the affection we bear to the precepts of him to whom, under Divine Providence, we are principally indebted for our greatest political blessings. " Resolved, unanimously, That it is the earnest prayer of the Legislature of Maryland, that the President, in his contemplated retirement, may find all the blessings of domestic happiness, and live to experience the salutary principles of his administration, operating through his successors, to increase the independence, prosperity and welfare of the American people." In a letter dated Annapolis, December 16th, communicating to the President the resolutions of the Legislature, Governor Stone said: " I consider it the most agreeable and honorable circumstance of my life, that, during my administering the gOA'ernment of Maryland, I should- have been twice gratified in communicating to you the unanimous and unreserved approbation of my countrymen of your public conduct, as well as their gratitude for your eminent services. As this will probably be the last time that this pleasing duty will devolve on me, I beg permission most cordially to join my countrymen in those sentiments, which are expressed with such sincerity." President Washington answered Governor Stone's letter as folloAvs: "Philadelphia, 23d of December, 1796. " Dear Sir: " Yesterday I received your letter of the 16th instant, covering the resolutions of the Senate and House of Delegates of the State of Maryland, passed on the 13th and 14th. The very obliging and friendly terms, in which you have made this communication, merits my sincere thanks. "The manner in wiiich the tAvo branches of the Legislature of Maryland have expressed their sense of my services, is too honorable and too affectionate ever to be forgotten. Without assigning to my exertions the extensive influence they are pleased to ascribe to them, I may with great truth say, that the excercise of every faculty I possessed was joined to the efforts of the virtue, talents, and valor of my fellow-citizens to effect our independence; and I concur with the Legislature in repeating with pride and joy |
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