Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-27

rvrsIse. S Bill to incorporate New York, Providence and Boston railroads, rejected A The usual appropriations to doorkeepers, messengers, etc. were passed Adjourned.
 sENATE--F Fsiasqs yuy 3h The amendment proposedsby the cohferehce committe on disagreeing votes on bill taxing stock in National Banks, was concurred in. MT. Battell offered further amendment, in- structing the cashiers to return listUf the non-taxable property in said banks, which was carried. 4aEa4s ag&gs
 Bill as amended passed
 Mir. Harrison was appointed to inform the House that the Senate were prepared to meet them injoint convention.
 The Senate then met the House in conyen- ton. 4. tas{a 6ne ,6sGI fi3SI 3il 8a a,sg ari HOUSE Friday, Jnly 2l.
 Res. of thanks to the clerks passed. sgiaS MT. Woodruff in the chair res. of thanks to the Ss,eaker of the House was passed altas several speeches by members, to whisa Mir. Foster replied F.
 Mr. Mygatt of New Milford, then presented to the Speaker, a splendid gold watch and chain. and costly photograph album, which contained three hundred dollars in money.- Mir. Foster responded with great feeling and eloquenee. 'i ap a --.t D-e/
 In behalf of the reporters, Mr. Pratt of Nor. wich, presented to the Speaker large and handsome boquet, to which MT. Foster re- sponded happily. God ,.. r,., .5g. ..-~-.
 In behalf of the majority, Mr. Harrison of New Haven. presented to Judge Munson of Seymour, as the leading member on the mi noritY side. handsome photographic album. He paid marked tribute to the Democratic side of the House. especially to Judge Munson
 The recipiant handsomely acknowledged the gift.
 Res. passed authorizing the committee to procure portrait statues of the first Gov. Trnm bull and of Roger Sherman. to place in the National Hall of Statues at Washington,
 House agreed with the Senate in its amend ment on the bill taxing National Banks.
 JOINT. CONVENTION. 5 ',f.'@
 The Senators entered the hall, and were re ceived by the members rising. *73i9's =f'tf"E ]: The Ut. Gov. took the chair. t;@.,f. 5ta r A Senator and two Representatives were appointed to wait on the Governor and inform him that the Legislature had met in joint con vention. and were ready TO receive him. aa
 The Governor, accompanied by the State Officers then entered.
 Prayer was offered by Rev Dr. Scudder. '''
 The Governor then made the following ad. dress. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen ot the General Assembly .,., e3s 7at.00 E learn through committee of, your hoaora- ble body, that you have completed. the bnsi- ness for which you were convened, and are ready for adjournment. 7' a'A5@F71$ssi 4'" '"f For some years past your predecessors were chiefly engaged in efforts to protect rights and interests which the people had placed under the guardianship of national au, thority, and which were imperilled by inter nal enemies. To secure. this object, they la bored to increase the effieisnc y and power of the Union army. They offered liberal boun- ties to volunteers, laid heavy taxes upon the people, and incurred a large public debt.- Their action, taken in connection with meas ures adopted by other legislative bodies, and the patriotism of the people, enabled the army to settle the question of governmental suprem- macy, and to inspire the public with hope of future peace. - f3t sS- f " You have been called to the more agreeable duty of legislating with reference to our i'm proved condition; and we trust that your eff | forts to secure well organized militia, tc stimulate the arts of peaceful industry. to improve our system of education, to diminish and equalize public burdens, and to maintain public credit, will prove as wise and benef | cial as the legislatation of your predecessors 1 But it is not enough that we must enact good l laws and place them upon our statute books they should be enforced by public opinion. | Our labors do not cease with an adjourn ment. The calls of duty will follow us at every step, and crowd upon us in all the relations of life but no one will press with greater power than that which demands our influence | to secure a recognition of rightful authority and obedience to just laws. pp E..
 take this occasion to express to you, and
 through you to your constituents, my profound
 obligations for the confidence and supper which you and they have given me in the per
 formance of official duties, especially during
 the four years of rebellion. The resources placed under my control, and the discretion
 given for their use in sustaining the genera
 government, are evidence, of Q confidence
 rarely placed in a public officer. You know
 how have used theauthesity entrusted to me
 and how have met the responsibilities of my
 position 1fthere has been . failure in satis
 lying the just expectations of the public, ii
 has not been for the want of interest or of eff
 fort on my part. a4s < s.a pg,g. ,t,,...r |, If the personal claims which have beer
 pressed upon my attention have not been met
 itis because they appeared to conflict witt
 higher interests, or because had no authority which could affect them Called to walk in q
 path hitherto untrod, without precedent tc guide me, think it not. strange, if mistakes have been made, but rather be surprised that more and greater errors have not been com. mitted. But the good sense and patriotism of the people have saved the State from any se- rious injury, and it has now record for the l earnest devotion and cordial support which it has rendered the general government during this struggle for national life, which will ever be appreciated as Q part of noble history.
 At any time would gladly have declined further public services but for, the opinion often expressed by well-informed and distin, guished citizens, that could not, and meet my obligations to the public.t An unwilling ness to avoid any duty which might possibly be demanded by the critical condition of the country induced me to forego my personal wishes and to leave, the question with the, peo- pie. But the rebellion has been suppressed, our armies are being disbanded, and the way is now clearly open for me to retire with bene- it to every interest. I therefore take this opportunity to decline re-nomination. .s s On reviewing the past, I am not aware that have sought my own ease, honor or personal l interest. Ihave often been called to act with limited knovledge. but guided by that knowl- edge. l have acted in conformity with my