Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-16

ker. the Hon Chauncey E Cleveland. for the marked ability and impartiality with which h, has discharged his official duties and that the equal justice and uniform courtesy which ht has extended to every member during this pro tracted session, will ever be cherished by then with kind and grateful remembrance.
 The resolution was heartily endorsed by Messrs Munson, Peck, Gallagher, Bond Cowles, Williams, Gilbert and Hubbard, where upon the resolution passed unanimously. The Speaker here appeared and Mr Eaton notified him of the passage of the resou tion in few appropriate remarks, which were responded to by the speaker, gratefully thank ing the House for their endorsement of his course, and assuring all that he had endeavcred at all times, to perform his duty. He was cheered on concluding.
 PRESERVATION TO THE SPEAKER.
 MT Bond, of New Haven addressed the Speaker and, after referring to the impartia lity manifested by the Chair during the session presented to him silver pitcher and salver which had been raised by subscription in the Honse.
 The Speaker acknowledged the gift, assu ring the House of his gratitude at receiving such testimonial of the confidence in him. bade all an affectionate farewell, and asked Gods blessing upon all.
 MT Scofeld, of Stamford, thu oldest mem- Der, made few brief remarks, saying it was probably the last time he should ever meet, in this life, many now present; but he invoked all to so live that in the world to come we may find ourselves among the Redeemed.
 Resolutions of thanks to the clerks, ..messen- gers, and doorkeepers; passed.
 Resolution fixing the salary of the Paymas ter General at $l 500; passed.
 Messrs Gallup and Hewes were appointed a committee To wait upon the Senate and notify that body that the House is ready to unite with them in adjourning the Assembly.
 Resolution authorizing the engrossiug of public acts after the adjournment; passed.
 Here the Senate entered the hall and the two houses met in
 JOINT CONVENTION, Hon Mr Averill, Lieut. Governor and presiding officer of the Senate, in the Chair.
 On motion Hon Mr Phillips, on the part of the Senate, and Messrs Hubbard, of Middle town, and Sterry, of Norwich, on the part of the House, were appointed a committse to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the joint convention is ready to receive any communication he may desire to make.
 The Governor and State officers entere the hall, the members rising.
 His Excellency then delivered the following
 MESSAGE.
 Mr President M, Speaker, and Gentlemen
 ofMc General Assembly:
 am notified by committee of your honor able body that you have so far concluded the business for which you were convened as to justify an adjournment. Although we may have differed in regard to the policy or expedi- ency of some of the acts which have been pass ed, and regret that other measures, which ap- pear to have been of pressing necessity, have failed; yet we recognize the principle that a majority must decide every issue, and will cher ish the hope that the result of your delibera- tions will prove for the interests of your con- stituents.
 The duty of enacting laws which are to re- gulate the business and social relations of an intelligent people, is always one of great re- sponsibility but never have such duties been more important, or more likely to effect, for veal or woe, the welfare of our race, than at this period in our history, when all rights in- volved in our relations to the national govern ment are lmperilled by a rebellion, which for crimnality against human liberty has no par allel, and which strikes at the life of the na- ton, under the power of which we have been protected, and under tha policy of which We have prospered.
 The recent success of federal arms over strong fortress of the rebels and the conse quent opening of the navigation on the Mis- sissippi, and the check recently sustained b. The confederate army. are by no means to be regarded as sure indications that the rebellion is soon to terminate. The insur- gents are still in force, well organized and determined To prevent the accomplishment of their designs, the people must be still more aroused to the sense of danger; their powers must be concentrated and wisely directed; they and their representatives must be united in sentiment and action.
 Whatever differences in opinion in respect to the humanity or Christianity of inficting just penalties upon those who have criminallY against our liberties there may have been when you first convened, it is now mat of congratulation that, without dissenting voice, in each branch of your honorable body, you have declared by solemn resolution " that the enemies of this government must be sub dued," q sentiment with which every loyal heart beats in unison. being quickened into patriotic life by the declaration, uttered with like unanimity, that the "Union must be pre- served, and the laws obeyed in every State" These sentiments are worthy the age and the crisis in which it is our privilege to live and to ,ct. <
 Let our lives testify that at all times, and lnder all circunstances We are governed by ,hese convictions, and let the people be moved y the same principles and this rebellion will ,oon be suppressed and the blessings of civil liberty be fully realized.
 Grateful for the uniform kindness and cour- esy which have ever received from each of