, 1865-02-19

fcor,eepoudcnce Of the Chicago Tribnue-1
Sr1Is0r1EID, Feb. II.
Mr., Green, of Alexander, introduced reso-
luton complimentary to Lieut.. Gov. Bsoss,
for the fair, impartial and able manner In
which he bad discharge d the duties OF Speak
cr OF the Senate, whcrcupon
The Speaker said: ,--.-...-,..
cannot allow this ccasion to pass without
thanking the members Of the Senate for the
kindness and courtesy which they have al
ways shown to me during this session, and
to express my opinion that the deeds Of this
Gent ral Assembly will live in history, and
in the gratitude Of the State and the mutton. L
thank you, again gentlemen, one and all,
ness.
s1r. Mcconnell replied in the following
words:
Nj. Speaker: I cannot refrain upon this oc.
cason, from making few remarks touching
that there have been but two sessions Of the
General Assembly OF The State Of Illinois at
which have not been present either as
member, or in some manner connected with
1t. must say, In relation to this present
General Assembly, and particularly in rela.
secn one so orderly, and in which 30 much
kind feeling wns manifested. have never
seen so much Of o clear determination upon
the Enrt of every member Of any Senate have
Known. to treat ca.h other kindly and res
Pcctfully, and to urge forward the object for
party wraucliug, Or ritupe' ati3n, or Ill hunor
Las been expressed, but every member has
been respectful towards his iellow-mcmber,
ard every thing has btcn done to forward The
great interests oi our country. To me, in this
day of trouble, in this day Of revolution and
ter day. 1t is an evidence 10 int that the
sto;n has passed, that trc light is shining iu
| uptn rs, ;hnl God still protects US. s, much
| fur tlle conduct Of the members uf the Senate
| towards eacl other.
l cnnnot avoid saying wo1d In relation
| to tie Speaker of the Senate, lie came
| nmcng u; il s,rangcr-a stranger to the duties
| Of Lis oflice-a Stranger to the rules, except
] SO lar as he his heen able to learn them from
/ 1otks. No 1nan can be said to be perfect,
hut hc that tries. in ell things. to do right,
will succeed and everything that has hap-
pcncd in this Senate ii connection with the
| SMuker himself and the members of the Sen
| ntc, has been Of the most kind und respectful
character. It is fact, TINT challenge the
history Of Senates in this State, up to the
! present time, TO find Il single session when
moi one appeal has been taken from the de.
cisi.n OF the Chair. The Chair has evidently
sought 10 do right, and in every case he has
| either been right, or so nearly right that no
Senator has objected, and no appeal has been
taken. The same thing cannot be said Of any
| FGHuHlC luAL LIB sill 4llil 1l8,
| and venture to sny that tue history Of the
senates might be hunted, and such an in
stance could not be found. That fact Is an
evidence, FIRST, that the Speaker WAS right,
| and next that whether he was right or wrong,
that goud feeling which ought tocrist be-
tween the presiding officer and the members,
has cxieted here. That being the case, it Is
| pretty good evidence that we were all peace
and all luietness, entertaining and manifest
ing decent respect for cach other, aud the
hope is that God, in his mercy, will turn aside
from us The egil which is hanging over our
| country.
l.oud applause greeted the close Of the Hon
osat,lc Senator's remarks.
The resolution WAS adopted unanimously.
| Mr.. Addanls moved that the Seuate adjourn
sine die.
The Speaker ruled that no motion was
needed, but that the hour Of Il O'Clock hay-
ihg arrived, the Scnute Was nd djonrncd sine die
in conformity with the joint resolution to that
fi,ct.