Litchfield enquirer., 1860-07-05

y, JULY 8, 1860. a
PRESENTATION OF THE CANE TIC
Mr.. SPEAKER PERRY, BY THF
Il HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
NEW HAVEN, JUNE 2lsr, 1860.
4 Mr.. SEYMoUR's SPEECH
| Mr.. Speaker The proceedings in which
We have just been participating, give toker
that the final adjournment of this Genera
Assembly is close at hand. Our public du-
ties are fulfilled, and very shortly session
which has been singularly free from excite
ment aud personal acrinony, will have clos
ed. But before we seperate, l have to per
form most pleasing duty, and l rise to dis
/ do it in behalf of this entire body; because,
sir, it is ''pet measure" with US all. The
resolution which has just been presented, as.
sures you how heartily the House appreciate
the ability, impartality and dignity with
which You have presided over US as our
Speaker; and such an endorsement of your
Official capacity. unanimously offered, cannot
but be exceedingly gratifying to you. No
man ought to be Indifferent to the verdict
passed upon his conduct by those in situa-
ton to render unbiased and intelligent judg-
ment; and You may well reflect with pride
that the Journal Of this House will preserve
for all time the record Of your faithfllness.
| But, sir, in addition to this, your fellow
Legislators, desiring to express their friendly
sentiments towards you personally, have dep
uted me, in the name of each and all of them,
to present you this staff. Mr.. Seymour
presented to the Speaker splendid gold
headed cane, bearing this inscription: ''Pre-
scented by the members of the Connecticut
House of Representatives, to their Speaker,
the Hon. O. H. Perry, 1861" The cost Of
the cane was something above $50] In it.
self of triaing worth, but woven all about, as
it will always be to your eyes, and to the
eyes of those who look upon it and know its
history, with the memories of these days,
and ever recalling, as trust it will, the ia
miiar names Of these friends, who shall esti-
mate its value? Accept it, sir, and during
your manly strength preserve it as trophy
fairly won, and i'll the coming years, when
age shall bid you lean uponsit-when your
mind, in sympathy with tottering frame,
withdraws itself from present pursuits and
activities, aud wandering back into the past,
for stay and comfort in its deeds, when evil
dences of the appreciation of your fellow men
will be more than ever grateful, may it then
not only support your steps, but bean ever
present assurance of manly duties manfuly
performed in your day and generation.
SPEAKER PERRY's REPLY.
Gentlemen, and Felloac Members In the
rugged paths of life, that most men tread
who shrink from no private or public duty
devolving upon them, we are wont to think
that honest and earnest la5ors bring their
own sufficient reward.
This indeed is guerdon enough for every
and true-hearted man.; but
there is something within us that ever quick
Gus in its pulsations of pride and pleasure
BILE emotions, whenever our conduct CON-
mau2s the appreciation OF our fal,ows md
calls forth the most generous testimoniaIs
from our peers.
This scene now transpiring, I need not
tell you, is one of those which stirs the ten
derest and best sympathies Of the heart, and
throws across a mans pathway sunbeam
of gladness too bright to fade away, even
through life time Of after years.
You have already extended to me more
than satisfactory proof of your appreciation
of my official cndeavors. In this superadded
token of your personal regard, l behold the
genuine heartiness Of that respect and es-
teen which all men covet, and Of which l
could wish were more truly worthy.
Rich and beautiful as it is, it thus be-
comes to me doubly beautiful and precious,
as the expression Of your good will; and up
on it will he engraven memory that will
hallow the place, and inscribe your names
who have thus honored me--to have been as
ISOLATED with whom at this post of public
trust and duties, will form one Of the most
pleasant recollections of my life.
=, thank you many times for this costly
gift, aud if could command the wealth of
language Of my friend who has presented it
in your behalf, would make my thanks
still more emphatic for that kindly senti-
ment which it represents. To you, sir,
whom it has been my privilege long to know,
and as long to call my friend, would recip-
rocate all and more than your own generous
sentiments now expressed; and wish for you
even brighter future than this which you
have enshrined for me, and q prouder posi-
ton than any to which aspire.
The renewal Of old, and the formation Of
new acquaintance and friendships, make ev-
cry session bond Of union to many; and
in this respect the General Assembly has
one good tendency, however its other valua-
BILE uses may be questioned by some.
But the hour Of separation approaches
when we are to leave these public and retire
to our private walks in life; and as we soy
farewell and return to our homes, may we
take with us the good wishes of all, and
bear away no regret that can mar the mem
CRY Of the scenes we leave behind. In this
spirit permit me sincerely to say friendly
farewell.
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