The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-07-31
ADJOURNMENTOF CONGRESS
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, July 2.

the President ana inquire II ne had any
further communication to make With
Congress. ~ ~ y
The resolution was adopted, and Messrs.
Harris and Nesmith were appointed said
committee.
At $50 Mr.. Harris, from the comIttee to
wait on the President, reported that the
President had no further communication to
make.
Mr.. Buckaew offered a resolution of
thanks to Mr.. Foster for the impartial man
ner in which he has presided during the
session. Adopted unanimously. .ta'
Mr. Foster briefly returned his thanks
to the Senate for the compliment contained
in the resolution, and then declared the
Senate adjourned sine die. ...#
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House at 500 took another recess
till o'clock. . .a. .-..
There being nothing before the House,
Mr. Ancona offered resolution, jocularly,
for the appointment of select committee
of twenty -one to inquire into the alleged
abduction and detention of members from
the sessions of the House when important
measures were pending, with power to send
for persons and papers, and sit during recess
and report to the Philadelphia Convention
on the l4th of August. Laughter.
Unanimous consent was given.
Mr.. Wentworth said his remarks might
extend over FIVE minutes, and he would
therefore wtite them out and have them
published in the Globe. Laughter and
cries of object" .. .. -..a
Messrs. Morrill, and Finck were appoint
ed committee on the part of the House
to join the committee on the part of the
Senate to notify the President that Con-
gress has concluded its business,
In a few minutes subsequently Mr.. Nor
rill reported that the committee had SO IN
formed the President, and that the Presi-
dent had stated that he had no further
business to communicate.
THE sPEAKER's ADDRESS.
The hour of halfpast four having ar
rived, the Speaker delivered his farewell
speech. He said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
sENTATIvEs-I cannot speak the word that
announces our separation, until | thank you
with all the warm emotions of a grateful
heart for the unanimously adopted resolu-
ton you have placed on your journal. IN
usual as this is at the close of first session
of Congress, its value is thereby enhanced; !;
and | prize it because l believe it to be
your sincere endorsement of my endeavors
to administer the duties OF this responsible
and often trying position with an earnest
impartiality to maintain the just rights of
a majority, to protect the even more nee
essary rights of minority, and yet to hold
the scales so fairly poised that every decis-
ion shall stand the test of reason and of
parliamentary law. Watched as presid-
ing officer always must be by scores of crit
ical eyes, this is never less than difficult ;
and he is fortunate if he can impress the
body over which he presides with the con-
viction that his constant aim has been to
render Justice to all. Meeting here amid
the frosts of early winter and parting after
such prolonged session amid the torrid
heats of summer, friendships have been
formed which will brighten as year after
year rolls away. Discussing some of the
gravest questions ever submitted to de-
Lucrative body in this land, the attraction
of mind with mind, and the conflict ol
thought and action have left but few stings
behind and despite all differences of senti
ment, no Congress within my experience
here has closed its session with more gen,
eral good feeling amongst its members
We 60 back as our institutions wisely y pre-
scribe to submit to our constituents the
issues which have divided US here, and, to
cheerfully abide by their verdict as a court
from which there is no rightful appeal
Wishing you all safe journey to youl
homes and happy reunion with family
and friends, | do now, in accordance with
the concurrent resolution of both Houses
declare the first session of the thirty-ninth
Congress adjourned sine die. &. ..
The hall of the House and the galleries
were crowded with spectators, watching
with interest the closing moments OF a ses.
sion that will be so memorable in history
The Speakers valdctory was listened to
in deep silence, and as he spoke the last
words there was an outburst of applause
one of the Democratic members Strousel
crying out vehemently, "three cheers fol
our noble Speaker" The call was res
ponded to heartily. The parting of mem
bers from each other was of the most
friendly and even gushing character. Thus
closed the first session of the Thirty ninth
Congress.
AS the Democracy have been very