The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-04-28
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Tho Speaker replied as follows:
Gentiems, of Tie, House Of Representatives.
This expression Of your appreciation and
regard, with the uniform courtesy, Kindness
and ,forhsarance you hare manifested to-
wards mo, both in your legislative and indi-
yidual capacity, hsve my warmest thanks,
and will be cherished By me a. among my
most fond recollections in future LIE. twas
my aim, In assuming the Chair AZ your pre-
siding officer TO servo you faithfully and i'm.
partially, and such las ever been my en-
deavor.i IL have erred as doubtless i hare
done, this act Of yours assures mo that you
have attributed my failings to tho. right
sonrce-to tho head rather than the heart.
1t has been, to me, cause Of great disap-
pointment that my health has NOT peynit.
ted me TO serve you moro constantly. yet my
regret on this aceoont, bas been relieved
by the fact that the Chair has been
most ably 6lled in my absence, BY your
Speaker pro tem,a gentleman most eminent
| ly worthy Of the tribute you have now rem
dered him.
The present session has been some what
longer than usual, yet II Is believed no pre-
vious legislature has transacted 90 much
within the same term OF time, the commit
tees not having been appointed until SIX
weeks Of the session had elapsed, leaving
but nine weeks to accomplish all that has
been done. Besides tho Acts and Resolves
which have been passed. largo amour. Of
other important matter has been consid-
cred, requiring, ut least, an equal amount OF
time with the enactments, which never. rs
exhibited by tho list, furnish any safe cri-
terion by which 70 Judge OF The amount Of
Legislative labor. In view OF tho extent Of
our territory and the varied and important
interests Of our rapidly growing State, our
constituents will not complain shat an un-
necessary length Of time has been occupied
in our deliberations.
Our labors are now closed, and VIC arc
about to separate, few, u any Of Us, ever to
meet again in legislative capacity, most
Of US, probably, never TO meet ut oil. I'm
der such circumstances II becomes rs to
part In harmony and in spirit Of brother
hood. and am happy 10 believe that no
other than tho wsrmcst feelings Of friend.
ship exist in The breasts Of you all towards
each other. II 10 the excitement or debate,
or otherwise, the feelings OF any member
have been injured, let every unkind and un-
generous thought be from this moment OBJ
liberated, and each forgive as We would wish
to DO forgiven. wish for each Of you, gen.
tlemen, q safe and happy return to your
families and constituents, and may you long
live to enjoy their smiles and approval. It
only remains, for me now to bid you, rs
do most sincerely, an afiectionate FAREWELL
Mr.. Smith Of Mattawamkeag moved q
vote of thanks to tho Clerk for the faithful
and efficient manner in which he bud dis.
charged his duties, which passed unanimous
ly.
Mr.. Perry responded appropriately.
Mr.. Gilman Of Brunswick moved vote OF
thanks to the other officers, which was pass
ed. .-.T
Mr.. Baker OF Hallowell then rose, and
after few remarks appropriate to the &C.
casion, moved that the House adjourn with
out day. The motion prevailed.