Morgan L. Martin

“ We are about to separate—many of us never to meet again on earth, and I bid you an affectionate adieu, with the fervent prayer that you may long enjoy the confidence and respect of your constituents, and that happiness and prosperity may attend you all through life. ”

“ The result of our labors, if approved, becomes henceforth the supreme law of our adopted land, and whether well or ill done, it stands forth as the record of our united opinions upon the form of government best suited to the condition of our people. ”

“ It abounds in the declaration of those great principles which characterize the age in which we live, and which under the protection of Heaven, will, nay, must guard the honor, promote the prosperity, and secure the permanent welfare of our beloved country. ”