Litchfield enquirer., 1844-06-13

called and and acted upon -s'ef Z
| Mr.. Cook moved to indefinitely postpone.
The Speaker, here called MIR. Huntington to the
chair and addressed the house. He deemed il his
duty to do 80 as matter ofpropfiety and Justice
especially chairman Of the county meeting where
the resolutions in question originated. He reTnar-
ked upon the question OF order raised showing the
propriety of recalling appointments which had gone
into the hands Of the Governor, as being very diff
ferent case from that of public acts, 1t is often me-
cessary to correct appointments either from some
clerical error or mistake, andif they may be re-
called by message Of both Houses for one purpose,
they may for another He considered this power
absolutely necessary in order to carry on the bus
ness of Liquidation. In the hurry Of short session
errors often occur, and it would be monstrous
principle if the two Houses could not by message
request returns Of this kind for the purpose Of cor
rection. The House - not now called upon to act
upon any question which has ever been before it,
| the proposition IS an entirely new one. Mr.. Nc
Curdy referred at some length to the proceeding in
county meeting III nominating county officers, and
lyindicated the action of the minority in that coun
ty in regard to the appointments which had caused
| the excitement in the House, as well as his own
course as an officer Of that body. Mr.. McCurdy
having resumed the chair, the motion to postpone
indefinitely was taken and lost. Ayes SO, Nays 81.
) Mr. Palmer appealed from the decision Of the
chair, that motion to reconsider and amend by
erasing the name ofWilliam L. Croker and insert
ing that Of Gardner Avery was in order, and called
Inc yeas ana nays Oh that yeas COS
nays 57so the decision Of the chair sustained;
| amendment carried. Ayes SO, nays 81. Resolu-
ton as amended passed, s.s $.Ll 5ai .sa1 u.
Resolution appointing Thomas L. Kingsley Judge
of Probate for Lebanon, was then, called up and
motion made to amend by inserting the name IF
Elisha Waterman. Whereupon Mr.. Palmer from
East Haddam arose, took his beaver and marched
out, declaring that, the House should not have
quorum by his presence, in. which he was followed
| by most of the party--the more prudent and cool
headed Of the minority, however, remaining in the
House. MIR. P. finding that his example was not
as contagious as he expected called out from the
lobby of the House: 6 Mr.. Speaker, there is not
| quorum" A quorum. being found present the
question was taken, resolution amended and as a.
| mended passed. a7etg saHsa L !, .Lr.ts,sss,.@
4 Petition Of Charles W. Human and bill reported
in relation to vessels showing lights; continued to
next session. Sss3f sis W. a5g
Resolution authorizing treasury order in favor
Of Alfred Rose for $75 ,96- expenses in defending
his seat; passed. E s4} 4g hr8 4.sis..t. sgl.
Resolution allowing James B. Carpenter and Mar
cellus Clark 67, AS for similar purpose; passed.
| HoIhrook Curtiss, Henry D. Smith, and Samuel
| S Warner were appointed Commissioners on the
| New York and New Haven Railroad. fayI-.
/ Resolution TO pay Thaddeus Welles, John I. Nor
ton and Samuel HI. Huntington, as committee on
juvenile offenders, came from Senate continued to
next session House concurred
| Fsiday Morning, June =.
q House met at Ia o'clock E
Resignation of John E. Sedgwick, as member
ofthis House, accepted.
Report of committee of last session on the refer
nation and punishment Of juvenile ofenders-con-
| tinued to next session. 3
q Petition of Horace R. Chaffee and others, for an
act in relation to persons of color; continued to
next session. .ss1soe 3@
Mr.. Foster, Of New Haven. offered resolution
as an amendment to the constitution, the effect of
which is to erase the word sswhite." Yeas SO,
nays liz. So the resolution was lost. i.st
Messrs. Foster of New Haven, and Brooks, APP
pointed committee to wait on the Senate and in
form them that the House ready to adjourn.
Messrs. Huntington and Cook, Of Wallingford ap-.
pointed committee to wait upon the Governor and
inform him that the two Houses have finished their
business and are ready toadjourn.
The Speaker called to the chair Mr.. Huntington,
when Mr.. Catlin of Litchfeld, offered resolution
of thanks to the Hon. CHARLES j. McCURDY, for
the able, dignifed, and impartial manner, in which
he has presided over the elaboration of the House
resolution passed. fe. cjE
The speaker then resumed his seat. Mr.. Hun
tington rose and informed the chair that such
vote had passed. The Speaker then arose and ad
dressed the House as follows:
THE SPEAKERS SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN:---Nextt to the satisfaction inherent
in the endeavor to act right, is that of finding the
effort is appreciated and accounted in some meas.
ure successful; and doubly is the approval valued
when it comes from those whose intelligence is a
guaranty DISCRIMINATION, and whose independence
Is pledge of sincerity, in their award of praise
It is therefore with emotions of pride and pleasure,
that receive this evidence of your continued APP
probation. W.
Itfequred however no such parting memorial TO
insure from me long and grateful remembrance OF
yourselves and your favorS. Your indulgence to me
in my hasty and perhaps erroneous decisions, has
been the subject Of remark and admiration--and
your courtesy to another, is evinced by the fact
tina. no collision in the most excited passages
Of debate, has called for the interpositon Of the
chair. ass
But the moment has arrived when this intercourse
as brief as agreeable, must be brought to Close
Al separation is about to ensue, which, as between
most Of as, will undoubtedly be final. Eaceswhich
have become familiar, and voices which are pleas
ant will in most cases be seen and heard by us no
more. Another wave will speedily follow. May
/ it wash out any evil we have caused, while the
good we have done may that remain forever. And
now, in addressing you for the last time, for the
purpose Of thanking and bidding you adleu, will
only add that with all my aspirations for the con-
tinued liberty and prosperity Of the State, there
WILDE blended hope that she may ever be repre-
sented On this floor by body of men as able, as
honest and as faithful to her free and noble insttu
| tions.
| The usual committee was appointed BY the con-
vention to wait on the Governor, and inform him OF
the readiness of the House to adjourn, soon after
which his Excellency appeared, and took hrs seat
on the right Of the Lieut.. Governor and Speaker
Prayer was then offered by Rev. President Day,
when the Governor administered the oath of office
to such County Court and Probate Judges and JUS
tices of the Peace, as were present, and bid the