The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

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Aftcr the committee had been appointed to
inform IRE Governor that both branches had
passed on all the public business, we're ready
TO adjourn, and 70 inquire II be had any TAR
ther communications 20 make---Slr. Isaac Ad-
ans, of Portland rose and submitted The iol-
lowing observations. Introductory M a Rcsolu-
ton re was about To offer.
Mr. Sptaker,-As the time has nearly ar
rived whea this house will adjourn wilhou;
dav, cannot in Justice TO my osn feelings,
permit that period 10 pass, without expressing
nv entire appreciation Of the manner M
which tie arduous duties Of the chair have
been discharged by the Hon SPeaier.--Nith
the view Of afording 10 each member pres
eBt, the opportunity Of uniting with me ~
this expression, l ask permission q offer re-
solve, and if seconded, TO read andiay 4 upon
the clerks desk.
Resolved, That the thanks or ths House be
presented 10 the Hon. BENJAMTN 6REENE for
The very prompt, impartial. digniisd and SAT-
isfactoTg manner in which be has performed
the duties Of the chsir the present session,and
that this testimonial Of the appreciation OF the
House Of Representatives be entered upon its
jOurnah
The Resolve being laid On tie clerks "a
bic, was thercupon read By him, and passed
unanimously. The speaker then rose and re-
piled as follows,
Gentlemen ofB,s House Of Representatives.,
The duties connected with the honorable
station 70 which you were pleased 70 elevate
me at the CONNIE ncemeHt Of the session, 4
have endeavoured 70 discharge with Impair
TALLY, and in other respects, with correct
ness, 10 the utmost Of my ability. However
great may have been my exertions, they are
abundantly rewarded by the resolution which
YOU have SO kindly and so unanimously pass
ed. To have had the honour OF presiding Id
the deliberations OF 50 intelligent, Well-in-
formed, and independent body offTeemen az
do compose this branch OF the Legislature Of
Maine, win ever be regarded by me as the
most distinguished period of my life, and the
appreciation Of such men is the most CRAFTY
ing compensation which can ever be awarded
to any services Of mine. receive this ex-
preston Of your appreciation with the deepest
sense Of gratitude and the gentleman who
has so feehngly pronounced it has my partic--
ular thanks, Our legislative labours so far
at least as respects the present session, are
approaching a close We are soon TO part,
perhaps 70 meet no more on TINS side that
dread tribunal where we must meet an assem-
bled worId.--May Won all, Geltenen, be re-
turned in safety and in health to your respec-
tive homes, and meet the joyful congratnla-
tons Of your families, connexions, and con-
stituents. And may many, very many pros
Perous and happy days be dispensed 10 each
and all Of you And while you participate 10
The social and domestic delights Of life, con
descend sometimes TO think of him whose
heart will always cherish the most deyout and
good wishes for your success in all your lauda-
bic pursuits. And with this request. now
bid you nv friends, an afectionate farewell
The Secretary of State then came IN and
read the titles To the several acts and resolves
approved by the Governor, amounting to lOI
Acts, and 81 Resolves; ami the house soon
afterwards adjourned without day.