The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-16
THE STATE .LEGLSL.ATURE.
The Senate

The Senate
met at past 10 o'clock. Mr.. Connell made u
statement eXonerating Thomas NJ. Coleman from
the charge OF neglect of duty Director of Girard
College, and presented letter from that gentleman
approving the passage of the Trust bill, which was
ordered to be printed in the record.
Mr.. Errett made statement in reference to an
editorial in this mornings Stdte Guard, declaring the
animus of the editor the fact that his salary
State Librarian had been reduced one hundred
dollars.
Mr. Billingfet offered resolution, which was
passed. thanking State Treasurer Irwin for his
courtesy and faithful attention to duty.
The Committee on Education was instructed to
continue their investigation of the affairs OF Soldiers
Orphans Schools in this State
Charles IL; stinson, OF Montgomery, Rep, and VIII
liam M. Randall, of Schuylkill, Dem. The former
was elected by party vote.
Charles IL. Stinson, the newly chosen Speaker of
the Senate, Is a native OF Montgomery county, and
graduate of Dickinson College, Carlisle. Studying
law in Norrstown, and subsequently being admitted,
he engaged in practice in the same town, and has
since that time been one OF the most prominent aud
successful lawyers of his county In politics he was
an Old line Wing, and was elected to the Senate in
1867, having three years previously declined being
candidate. He is one of the most ready and graceful
speakers in the Senate with fun knowledge Of par
liamentary rules.
SPEAKER wORTHINGroNs FAREWELL.
DIR. Worthington, on leaving the chair said that
the time had arrived for them to separate, and once
more mingle in the pleasant scenes of homei but
before he handed over the emblem of authority to
the hands of his SUCCESSOR he desired 10 say part
ing word He said during the six years he had been
here he had been associated with seVentylve Sena-
tors and il gave him qualification to know he was in
the most cordial relations with every one of them.
He then thanked them for their uniform courtesy,
and handed over the gavcl TO Mr. StinsOn.
THE GAvEL HANDED OVER
Mr.. StinsOn said that it was with feelings OF no
little dndence that he assumed the duties OF the
position but Knowing the courtesy existing between
the Senator's he felt satisfied that forbearance would
be shown him. He returned sincere thanks for the
honor conferred and in return promised that, as far
as in his power, the rules governing the body would
be enforced with fidelity and impartallty The oath
OF oflce was then administered by Senator Randall.
Resolutions OF thanks to Speaker WorthinSton,
Clerk Iamclsy, and Assistant Clerks Rogers and
Braggins ana to the reporters were adopted unanl-
mOusly.
Al noon the Senate adjourned sine die.
House Of Representatives.
HARRISBURG, April 1G-The House met at ten
O'Clock.
MIR. Davis offered the following resolution
Where's, The bill authorizing the Port Wardcns OF
dhadephla 70 arrest Gap9s III $40 ior
And ,ohereds, Such bill has never passed the
House, therefore
Resolved That the Governor be requested to return
said bill TO the House, and to withhold his signature
thereto.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
ADDRESS BY STEAMER CLARK
The House took a recess for one hour, at the exp
ration of which Speaker Clark delivered the follow
ing address, which was loudly applauded T.
| have no doubt that every member on TINS moor ID
glad that the close of the session ~ so near at had,
and that we are so soon to be relieved from the
labors duties, and responsibilities OF Representatives.
and to be enabled to return to our homes ana give
some attention to our private business.
But mingled with this feeling there Is also with me
at least OF regret and sorrow at parting from
those with whom have been so intimately and con
stantly associated for the last three months
Many OF you at the beginning OF the
session were strangers to me, but as
the business progressed, my duty as speaker lnaue
II necessary for to bee ONE familiar with you a
therefore feel keenly this separation than
perhaps otherwise would. In many instances, our
never meet again and as in the heat OF debate ana
from conflicting interests OF our constituents there
may have occurred something that was not pleasant
at the time, trust that If such IN the case IL VIII De
forgotten. At all events, on my part can say WIN
perfect sincerity that / have not an nnklnd Ieeng
| In my heart towards any member OF TINS house.
| In fact, l have no reason to feel Otherwise than
satisfied, for have always been treated ~ you Win
Kindness, courtesy, and respect, Tor WHICH leei
Rrati1led for am conscious OF having very imper-
| fectly performed my duties as Speaker 10 the
clerks of the House 1 am under many obngttons,
their efficiency, industry, and uniform courtesy 70
myself as well as TO every member OF tllS pouy.
| have no hesitation in saying that, were ever u
| be placed in similar position W lht
one Inow occupy, and had the power 10 appoint my
own stan, / would cndeavOr 10 secure these genue.
men as my assistants and advisers The reporters OF
| the House are entitled to my thanks ana klnu Ieel
ings. VI Is true ] never asked them 10 correcG any
speeches. or put me right on the record, hLnply DC
cause whatever little said was correctly rePorIed
The seTgeant-at-arms and his assistants iave ever
| found oblglng and anxious to perform Inelr uuly
| All the Officers OF the House have performed tnel
duties properly, and am glad TO say at inc Slose
the session. that have no fault TO nnd; on INC con
trary, express my entire approval OF tnelI conuucL
| For your very complimentary reHoluuoI anu 10
tne KIND expressions made by the dineasiiI % n e1Se
men, feel deeply gratlhed, and shall always Ienlem
Der Kindness with Measure. lOus RcnllcHeu