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November 13, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Bennington, Vermont, on Oct. 25, outgoing Governor Robinson delivered a farewell speech to the legislature upon his replacement by Governor Chittenden after the annual election. The House of Representatives responded with thanks for his service and well-wishes for his retirement.
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BENNINGTON, (Vermont) Oct. 25
His Excellency Governor ROBINSON's speech on quitting the supreme magistracy.
Gentlemen of the Council and House of Representatives,
AT the last annual election of the officers of this government, there was no choice made by the freemen of the Supreme Magistrate of the State; it was therefore the duty of the Council and House of Representatives, by their joint ballot, to elect some person to that office; it was the pleasure of the two houses to honor me with the appointment, of which I cheerfully accepted, and am conscious to myself that I have faithfully discharged my duty in the execution of that trust.
It appears from the present election, that the freemen have given their suffrages in favor of his Excellency Governor CHITTENDEN, I heartily acquiesce in the choice, and shall, with the greatest satisfaction, retire to private life, where I expect to enjoy that peace which naturally results from a consciousness of having done my duty.
The freemen have an undoubted right, when they see it for the benefit of the community, to call forth their citizens from behind the curtain of private life, and make them their rulers, and for the same reason to dismiss them at pleasure and elect others in their place, this privilege is essential to all free, and to republican governments. As a citizen I trust I shall ever feel for the interest of the State: the confidence the freemen have repeatedly placed in me ever since the first formation of government, lays me under additional obligation to promote their true interest.
Fellow-citizens of the legislature I wish you the benediction of heaven in the prosecution of the important business of the present session; that all your consultations may terminate for the glory of God and the interest of the citizens of this State, and that both those in public and private life may so conduct, in the several spheres in which God in his providence shall call them to act, as that, when death shall close the scene of life, we may each of us have the satisfaction of a good conscience and meet the approbation of our JUDGE.
Answer of the House of Representatives to Governor ROBINSON's speech.
ALTHOUGH the suffrages of the freemen of Vermont have replaced his Excellency Governor Chittenden in the chair of government, for the year ensuing, yet their representatives in general assembly are happy in having an opportunity of expressing their entire satisfaction with your late administration; and beg you to accept their warmest thanks for the services you have rendered them.
In republics like ours, every citizen has an equal right to be elected into the first office of government: Upon this principle, we flatter ourselves you will feel no regret in retiring from office, and mixing with your fellow citizens, till they shall again call you up to public view.
In your retirement, we wish you the full enjoyment of all the happiness and tranquility which result from domestic life, and a consciousness of having discharged every duty both as a private citizen and a chief magistrate with faithfulness and integrity.
I have the honor to be
with great respect, your excellency's
most obedient humble servant,
(by order of house)
GIDEON OLIN, Speaker.
His Excellency Governor ROBINSON's speech on quitting the supreme magistracy.
Gentlemen of the Council and House of Representatives,
AT the last annual election of the officers of this government, there was no choice made by the freemen of the Supreme Magistrate of the State; it was therefore the duty of the Council and House of Representatives, by their joint ballot, to elect some person to that office; it was the pleasure of the two houses to honor me with the appointment, of which I cheerfully accepted, and am conscious to myself that I have faithfully discharged my duty in the execution of that trust.
It appears from the present election, that the freemen have given their suffrages in favor of his Excellency Governor CHITTENDEN, I heartily acquiesce in the choice, and shall, with the greatest satisfaction, retire to private life, where I expect to enjoy that peace which naturally results from a consciousness of having done my duty.
The freemen have an undoubted right, when they see it for the benefit of the community, to call forth their citizens from behind the curtain of private life, and make them their rulers, and for the same reason to dismiss them at pleasure and elect others in their place, this privilege is essential to all free, and to republican governments. As a citizen I trust I shall ever feel for the interest of the State: the confidence the freemen have repeatedly placed in me ever since the first formation of government, lays me under additional obligation to promote their true interest.
Fellow-citizens of the legislature I wish you the benediction of heaven in the prosecution of the important business of the present session; that all your consultations may terminate for the glory of God and the interest of the citizens of this State, and that both those in public and private life may so conduct, in the several spheres in which God in his providence shall call them to act, as that, when death shall close the scene of life, we may each of us have the satisfaction of a good conscience and meet the approbation of our JUDGE.
Answer of the House of Representatives to Governor ROBINSON's speech.
ALTHOUGH the suffrages of the freemen of Vermont have replaced his Excellency Governor Chittenden in the chair of government, for the year ensuing, yet their representatives in general assembly are happy in having an opportunity of expressing their entire satisfaction with your late administration; and beg you to accept their warmest thanks for the services you have rendered them.
In republics like ours, every citizen has an equal right to be elected into the first office of government: Upon this principle, we flatter ourselves you will feel no regret in retiring from office, and mixing with your fellow citizens, till they shall again call you up to public view.
In your retirement, we wish you the full enjoyment of all the happiness and tranquility which result from domestic life, and a consciousness of having discharged every duty both as a private citizen and a chief magistrate with faithfulness and integrity.
I have the honor to be
with great respect, your excellency's
most obedient humble servant,
(by order of house)
GIDEON OLIN, Speaker.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Vermont Election
Governor Transition
Farewell Speech
Legislative Response
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Robinson
Governor Chittenden
Gideon Olin
Where did it happen?
Bennington, Vermont
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bennington, Vermont
Event Date
Oct. 25
Key Persons
Governor Robinson
Governor Chittenden
Gideon Olin
Outcome
peaceful transition of governorship from robinson to chittenden following election.
Event Details
Outgoing Governor Robinson addressed the Council and House of Representatives, reflecting on his appointment by joint ballot after no choice by freemen, his faithful service, acquiescence to Chittenden's election, and wishes for the legislature. The House responded with thanks for his administration and well-wishes for retirement.