Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-25

which makes this separation painful, and
to which we all may look back, trust, with
only agreeable recollections. ! beg leave
to send to the Secretary's table the resolu-
ton hold in my hand, and desire the ex-
preston of the Senate thereon may be
taken by rising.
The SECRETARY read the following re-
solve:
Resolred That the thanks of the Senate are ten
dered to Hon VIM W Bolster, for the courtesy,
fidelity and impartiality with which he has presided
over Its deliberations.
Mr.. LANG said:
Mr.. SECRETARY: | esteem it privilege
to endorse the sentiments expressed in the
resolve submitted by the honorable Sena
tor from Somerset (Mr. Lindsey. We
have assembled here as representatives of
different localities and interests, in a joint
body, to exercise the highest power known
to civil government-th power of enact
ing laws, the power of "co0i,ndadia achat
is right and prohi5tting ,chat is acrong."
We have considered questions of much
importance to the State, which admitted of
varied and opposing local interests. 1t
has also been our duty to consider meas
ures upon which the public are widely di-
vided in opinion, contested questions" of
social and individual rights; but | trust
that undue earnestness III personal convic-
tions may not have led any of us to utter
that which will rest unpleasantly in the
heart of an associate. And congratulate
the Senate on the enactment of important
measures tending to the advancement and
welfare of society. Your action upon the
subject of temperance must meet the APP
probation of the public.
You have held out your hand to the pill
grim of industry by offering practical ed
Ucational advantages to all classes. The
retrospect of these labors shall, rs you see
their blessings in the future, bring a com
fort that you too have been useful in your
generation.
| believe express the sentiments Of the
majority and minority of the Senate when
| cordially thank the Hon. William w
Bolster for his courtesy and uniform fair
ness in his rulings, as we'll as for the faith
full discharge of his duties as presiding of
fcer of the Senate. heartily second the
resolution of the honorable Senator from
Somerset.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
by rising
Mr.. BOLSTER. President of the Senate, re-
spopded as follows =
SENATORS For this token of your APPROX
al of my official conduct, so kindly and sin
cerely signitied by the resolve just adopted,
tender to each of you my warmest thanks
and lasting gratitude.
1t has been my purpose in the discharge of
my duties, to pursue the regular course of
procedure; to act impartally in the delicate
and difficult duties of the Chair; to subserve
the will of the Senate, and to facilitate the
expression of its deliberations.
The session has been long and laborious.
I have witnessed with pleasure, the patience
and diligence with which you have investi-
gated all matters committed to your charge,
and the harmony that has attended your
action. Let us cherish the hope that the rec
ord we have here made, may stand the scruti-
ny of time.
| In completing our duties as Senators, and
returning to our several homes where we
shall receive the warm greetings of our fam
lilies, and | trust the commentator of our
constituency, yet it will be with feelings
of regret and sadness that we shall soon bid
each other, goodbye. This feeling is over
come, while we are conscious that we have
acted with an earnest desire to discharge our
duties, to promote equal justice, the public
good, and the welfare of the people of the
State; that no political antipathes or rival
ries have been allowed to bias our judgments; !;
that with confidence we feel we can submit
our doings to the ordeal of an impartial and
intelligent public criticism.
Senators, l should do injustice to my own
feelings if should allow this last opportuni-
ty of our meeting at this board, to pass with
out expressing my heartfelt gratitude to you,
and all connected with the Senate, for the
ability. integrity, and zeal each of you has
exercised in despatching business, and for
the uniform kindness courtesy, and generous
confidence you have given me presiding
officer.
Senators, In closing the labors of the ses-
sion, let us not be unmindful that God, in his
kind Providence, has spared us all in health,
to participate in this final adjournment.
Hoping you may have safe and happy re-
turn to your several families, bid you each
good bye, with my best wishes for your fu-
ture usefulness, success and happiness. As
sured that we carry for each other, from this
Chamber, here formed, that bond in man,
true friendship, so noble in the developement
of character, when bestowed without view of
reCompense.
On motion of Mr.. HOLLAND.
The Senate adjourned sine die.