Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-04-07
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fa discharge Of tho arduous duties Of that position
Mr. COCHRAN responded in fitting terms, ex-
pressing his wishes for the welfare OF all the mem
OVIi; IN mo motion Of Mr. NIXON, s. B. "A was taken
On motion of Mr. HILL, s. B. 40. IS was taken
from the table and made the special order for the
I'd Tuesday Of next January.
RssotUed, That the Speaker bo directed TO draW
his order for five days service Tor Col. j. M Nash,
lst Assistant Ulerk for bringing up the register Of
bills and resolutions, de aged by the press OF busi-
Mr. COCHRAN made final report from the COM
mittee ON EnrOllment--when the Speaker, IN the
presence o. the House. signed the remaining bills and
iOint resolutions.
Mr. HITCHCOCK. the Speaker pro tsm.. then
''GS GESTLESEN MI s OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TfvRs 81 cannot suffer the resolution agreed 70 by
the House on yesterday, in which you were SO klld
as 10 connect my with that of my Jrfend, and
oar worthy presiding officer. TO go upon the records
unnoticed by me.
which it was presented and the very great unanmi-
ty accompanied with evident marks Of appreciation,
with which il was adopted. were not primarily in
tended for me- yet feel that wrong is done in ap
prOpr ating part thereof to myself
am conscious that in the official discharge Of
duty as temporary presiding officer in this body
/ have, through carelessness and haste, committed
frequent errors, the occurrence OF which has not
been Oftener noticed by any one than by myself
This unsnmity eonynees nee me That you nave nav very
to aid in the rapid and satisfactory disposition OF
business.
heartfelt acknowledgements TOR this expression Of
your confidence and friendship. IL comes 10 me one
Of those peasurable incidents not TO be forgotten for
a lifetime. Daily associated together as we have
been in the consideration Of the subjects and
with similar purposes TO accomplish. has resulted in
creating personal interest in each other, such as is
formed in equal degree, during the same period OF
time. in no other association men in the stirring
drama OF life Links have been formed n our sew
cral chains Of friendship which death alone can sew
Ipln inn haak non nj M mas
think Of nothing which ought to. OF will leave
in the breast Of either Of as we separate topursue
our diverging pathways in life, the least embttered
feelinS. We met here three months since almost to-
tai strangers We part to day intimate acquaint-
Ances personal friet DIS. Here came together in
experienced in the duties we were TO perform, and
with only this prominent qualification, an earnest
purpose to do what might be able, for the inter-
esls Of the State, and Of our various localities We
part to-day better than ever before acquainted with
our State, its wants aud its resOurces-with its va
rOus localit es and the feeling Of its people, Life
spared we hope to meet at the opening Of another
year. here to renew that intercourse which has been
so pleasant, and with quickened thought and rpened
experience engage in legisang with still greater
efficiency in reference to all which tends to adv nee
the inefests Of our common constituency, the people
Without OBTAINING you longer, and with the kind
est wishes for your and speedy return TO expect
ant friends to waiting and happy families TO salts
fed cOnStituencie', and for your future prosperity
and happiness. permit me, gentlemen to say % each
proach, and about which we so fOndly linger-FARE-
WELL. [Applause1
cock in a neat and appropriate speech, aliuding in
fitting terms TO The cre1itabe characteristics Of the
House. He spoke feengly Of the members who
died during the session. and of the probability that
others may be numbered among the dead before this
body shall meet agan-especi tally. in view Of the
approach Of the dreaded epidemic to our shores,
His remarks were fAvOrably received by the House.
MIR. GARDNER was next called for, and spoke
few well,ehosen farewell words. :.
Mr., FOLLETT was called upon, but declined to
Col. DONy PIATT was then called out:
MIR. PlATT said that in response to the compli-
mentary call Of the HOusethe only call Of the House
he had found agreeablehe had to say, that his voice
had been heard often in this hall that he feared it
hS o Ss Snn Mss this io cas within Ss
last few days. lie believed the meter to have
got out of order and the House had been treated to
gas without measure. [Laughter.1
He (Alr. PiatD was pleased to have this opportu |
nifty 10 say parting word to his brother members
He was so ,imp1lslve, and, Indeed gushing.
that it seemed impossible for him TO advocate Op
pose any mea. ure without doing so in so earnest
manner that it seemed personal, and he found at |
3 sas fSRs He 5ns
ing toward his brother members, and hoped the day
was not distant when this feeling would be recipro
Gated. lApplause.l He trusted the House would |
forgive this exhibition of egOtism. Parting as they
did. IL seemed proper, it was certainly natural to
express with some show Of egotism the feelings Of
his duty to the satisfaction of his conscience and his
constituents. He had striyen to be true to his
friends and loyalto his principles. and he had fail
ed, it was failure Of judgment and not OF the heart.
Hoping TO meet his brother members in health and
spirits next winter. he said goOd-by. Loud ap-
Mr., GADDIS. being called upon said
Mr.. Speaker, and Members of the House of Rep
resst tIiDes:-I had expected to say anything in
pres; i've Of my feelings But Of course must follow
the gentleman from Logan. else Of the standing
rules OF the House would be violated. Whom | ac-
,epted the position of legislator, told that it
would be an uncomfortable one, owing to my being
minister. | would be subject to certain petty an
loyances. have found it otherwise. Ny position
Il you are given TO social customs not in harmony
With my position, yet you have never required the
anne at my hands. mean, that when you felt IT
anne Of cards, and such like you, and through re-
pect for my other calling, and knowing that such
vas not my custom, declined to request to join.
or me in this respect will. in the time
o come, constitute one Of the proudest
xcellent Speaker has touched my heart, that in
he midst Of life we are in DEATH" How true.
Death is earth's ultimatum. All our aspirations,
espect Of our nstituents and fellow men, will, ere
ong, be gathered to that bourne from whence no
etpSn bers again as member of the Ohio AsSeT sgSr
,ly. have other and higher duties, and NUT re-
urn to them. Then, at this parting moment lot me
fou as brethren-for such we are by more ties than
me. AS such you have made good record hero. |
lave c0nverse1 with many citizens OF this Capital
Who have told me that for social and moral qualities
his General Assembly has never bepn excelled.
'ublicy and privately your actions have been cam
assed. Well have yoJ sustained this scrutiny,
nd you may return to your homes with shadow OF
resting upon you. Your constituents |
will be pleased at such record, and will not regret
he confidence reposed in you.
Let u.s. in all our efforts to add TO the greatness of
State to increase its best interests seek at the
anne time that interest which is infinite and eternal
hie heapng up honors and treasures for ourselves
nd TO make glad memories of in the hearts Of
hildren and surviving friends. seek to lay up honor
nd treasure in the care Of the Dety-treasures and
onors which age will not corrupt thieves steal
estroy. Such honors secured, such treasure laid
ID in the garners Of Heaven, all our works and la
Ors on this earth will have q glorious termination.
Tut / must not detain. The hour Of nine has
ome. Soon we will all be en- route for home; may
10 spirit of Him that has trust, guided in our
ctions here go with US. Under its influence may l
Q be led into ways Of pleasAntness and paths
peace' Then when our history shall be written
the expressive words "he died." may we be found
mong that number who, standing redeemed A.,
the presence Of the Father Of US. shall by Him
9 acknowledged as the saved and crowned Of God. &
ereWeIl. Expressions Of approbationl
MIR BEER was called out, and made a few re- s
larks in his happiest vein, which were loudly ap-
Mr. DEFORD then took the floor, and spoke till the
peaker declared the House adjourned until the first
Wednesday Of January lext-which he did at $50 :
!. M. IL
$500 un..-o..-sao 6t-a-, g. moG-