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The Taeenty.frst Congress was closed, by the adjournment of the two Houses last evening, between ' and s o'clock.

 By the suspension Of the joint rule, which forblds the presentation of any bill to the President for his appreciation, on the last day of the session, several additional bills were finally acted on and become laws.

 The President approved and signed all the bills which were presented to him, although rumor prevailed. in the afternoon, that one or two. embracing Internal Improvements, would not be approved.

 Both Houses took a recess from 1 to 6o'clock.

 The Senate was engaged the greater part of the day n the consideration of Executive business.

 The business before the House of Re presentatipes having been disposed of. and Mir. McBaDie temporarily occupy the Chair

 Mr. Carson rose and said-Mr. Speak CT: The Hoase of Representatives of the FwentY-drst Congress, have met for the last time. and when we separate to- day. many of us will have parted to meet no more forever. Ny heart ad- snonishes me that this is a fit occasion for us to offer up all our animosites upon the altar of peace, kindness, and good will. In rising, sir, to perform last act os Legislative duty npon this occasion, tioit the more willingly, and with the more pleasure, because, while it is an act of ofjnstice. it is an act of friendship.

 la ask leave to introduce the following resolution, which hope will be unani- monsly received and adopted

 Resolyed, That the thanks of this House be presented to the Hon. ANDREW STEVEN SON, speaker, for the dignity, impartiality, promptitude and ability, with which he has discharged the duties of the Chair, during tie present session.

 In the evening session, after the bu- s!ness had been concluded, and the mo- ton for final adjournment carried,

 Mir. SPEAKER rose, and addressed the House as follows:

 GENTLEMEN-I receive with sentiments ofprofound respect and grateful fe cling the renewed expression of your approbation and confidence in my administration of the arduous duties of this high office The character and power of this House; the rank which 1t holds in the eyes of the world; the deep and abiding confidence of the na. tien in the intelligence. virtue. and patri- otism Of it's Representatives, must ever render the appreciation or censnre of this House matter of no ordinary importance fo those who fill high places of pablic trust and confldence. This station, justly es- feemed among the first in distinction and honor, has always been regarded not only as one of elevated character, but of severe responsibility and labor, and of extreme aeiieacF, In dischargiug it's arduous and mlUtiarloHs duties. no man can hope to tree himself from erEor, or to give unquali- lied or universal satisfaction. In times, even, of profound tranquility and repose, 10 please every one cannot. and ought not, 10 be expected. Amid the stes.sss .,f poli- teal and party settlements, t would be Idle and vain to expect 1t. Ny path here tor the last four years, has not been sirew- ed with roses. have had, as you well Know, my full share of responsibility, en- earrassment and toil. can say. .shnmever, with truth, that have endeavored to meet sonr expectations by zeaIons devotion of ny time, and even my health, to your ser- Vice, and by faithful and ind apendens dis cnsrge of my public duty. This. gentle ssssed this high appointment at your hands; sssin laying itdown feel a proud con-