The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-23

Edwin freeman, Messenger, and james
Shaw, Assistant Messenger. ~
On motion Of Mr.. Tonsy, ordered, ,Tha,
Messrs. Tossoy, Willis and Downes, with
such a The House may Join be committee
TO wait on the Governor anil inform him tha,
the two Houses of,he Legislature have pass
ed on all business before them and arc ready
10 receive any communication he may be
pleased 10 make.
Subsequently Mr.. Jersey reported tina,
the committee had waited on the Governor,
and ,ha, he was pleased TO say that he
would communicate though the Secretary
oil State.
Thereupon the Secretary Of State came
| in, laid before the Senate message from
tho Governor, transmitting lis, Of the titles
Of the 2i6 acts and 90 resolves passed at The
present session, and approved by him and
informing the Senate iha: he had no further
communication 10 make.
On motion, the Senate then adjourned
,riihou day.
CLOSING PROCEEDINGS OF House.
The General Appropriation Bill 10 provide
for the expenditures Of Government (slls,.
000) was passed.
Resolve amendaiory 10 The Constitution in
relation to the elective franchise was passed.
Yeas rs. Nays 16.
Resolve in favor Of Normal Schools, pro.
viding for commission to make enquiry as
10 their character, was indefinitely posipon
ed on motion Of Mr.. Andrews Of Biddeiord
Bill for the establishment Of Normal
Schools was killed by vote Of adherence,
the House having previously refused to join
a conference.
The House joined Messrs. Hill, Jones,
Leavilt, Bradbury, Cushman, and Smell, 10
the Committee on an order from The Senate
10 wait upon the Governor.
The House concuued in the proposition
Of The Senate tina, when The two branches
mex, adjourn they adjourn wihou, day.
Mr., Leavi,t, Of Skowhegan, then rose and
said
MIR. PRESIDENT: THIS hour OF our final parting
is one OF the occasions in the intercourse Of men,
when all contests and rivalries are merged in q
mutual sentiment Of regard aud kindness. When
those Of differing views, have long mingled togeth.
er; and have, In promoting the interests Of their
local constituency, us well as Of The great State
they represent, II Is no ways surprising that oppo-
site opinions may have produced temporary alien
aiions, which will no longer be regarded at this
moment OF our inul separation Being men Ms
sembled for the last time, we may well review the
past and happy will II be for us, IL We feel salts.
he'd with what we have done.
The Legislation Of the present Is not unlike that
OF former years, in protecting, advancing and de.
veloping the great interests Of our State Those
interests have been fairly aud completely repre-.
sented here by their friends, who, | believe,
whether disappointed or not Ivy our action, will al
least say they have been fully and deliberately
heard. And think we may well aver, that some
great MEASURES public concern have this session
cen embodied in our legislation, which, whether
Ter good or Ill., Will be deeply stamped on our IL.
s,iiuiions. Whatever we have done, has gone in.
To the past, and the just responsibility OF the whole
l. upon us.
One merit, Mr.. Speaker, trust we may Justly
claim and that is, taking into account the varie-
iy aud importance OF the subjects of legislation
brought 10 our n.ice, we have, within -eason.
able lime, accomplished what our duties required
Us To do. And, in this connection, permit me 10
say, that the members Of this House, composed
generally of those who have had no great expert.
ence in legislation, have been led by the desire Ia
discharge honestly the great trusts reposed in
them, and whilst guided by the preceden,s OF for.
per Legislatures, have followed them only where
they pointed TO just and proper ends.
We arr, Mr.. Speaker, now here together for the
last time in our lives. No possible contingencies
can ever again bring us all INTO these halls. That
we have been here together in honorable and re-
sponsible stations; that We have dealt with great
questions OF State policy, and have endeavored 10
leave correct examples "a such may follow Us,
will he one Of the grateful memories of the past
hope, Mr.. Speaker. we can oil say, the session
has been pleasant. To usy~elf, indis idoslly ond
personally, II has been greatly So part from
gentlemen here, with whom have become az.
quainted. with the regret which interrupted
friendship always causes. But part in perfect
kindness with all. and may be permitted To cx.
press TO you Mr. Speaker, my great sense Of
gratitude for the uniform kindness aud courtesy
shown me by yourself, and by all other gentlemen
in this House; and willis, uterIns my own graf,
tication, believe | am only saying what every
other member here feels in common with myself
He then offered the following resolve:
Reyoiped, That the thanks OF this house be pre-
scented to the Hon. Sidney Perham, for the able,
urbane, and impartial manner, with which he has
presided over the deliberations of this body.
The resolve was unanimously passed.
The Speaker replied as follows:
Gentlemen Of the House of R,prssentatipss:
tender you my sincere thanks tor this new to-
ken Of your favor. Called, unexpectedly, TO pre-
side over your deliberations, without legislative
experience, or Time for preparation, had good
reason To suppose that my duties would be not
only arjuous, but exceedingly perplexing. In
this, however, have been happily disappointed,
Thro Ugh your assistance, my duties have been
made pleasant and agreeable. And feel mos,
sensbly, that whatever Of success has attended
my efforts is In no small degree, Ia be attributed
10 your uniform kindness aud cooperation Your
courtesy and indulgence will be gratefully reniein.
barred by me while memory IL permitted to re.
tain the past
The session now about TO close, though no,
long, has been laborous Que. And the prompt.
ness with which the members have met their du'
ties and responsibilities, both in committee and on
this floor Is deserving the highest praise. Active
business men at home, as most VI you are, you
have brought 10 this Hall, l( not NJ much ex.
perience as some former Legislators, that close OPP
Plication aud persevering industry, combined
with gosd share Of real working, Legislative
talent, which has enabled you to dispose Of all the
business before you, aud adjourn at this early
day. In parting, IL Is pleasant To think that our
Intercourse with each other has been Character.
lied with 50 much harmony and personal respect
we met as strangers, we part with the relneil,
brance oi many pleasant associations ana stand.
ing on the broad platform Of human brotherhood,
we feel more intimately connected by the golden
chain OF friendship, and a sense OF our depend
ence on each other.
May our doings here result in the highest good
to our beloved State. Aud may the spirit of oil
cool watch over YOU, and secure your safe return
To your constituents, and the loved ones in your
several family circles.
In pariing. il il pleasant Ia reflect that our in-
tercoUrse with each other has been characterised
with 80 much harmony and personal respect
We met as strangers; we part with the reInem.
brance of many pleasant associations, and stand.
ing on the broad platform VI human brotherhood,
we feel now intimately connected by the golden
rhain OF friendship, and sense Of our depend.
enc- on each other.
May our doings here result in the hi CHEST good
10 our beloved State, and may the spirit VI ul
yood watch over you. aud secure your safe re.
urn 10 your constituents, and the loved ones in
your several family circles,
Mr.. Smith, Of Matiawamkeag, moved the FOL.
owing ofder:-
Ordered. That the thanks OF this House be pre-.