The Portland daily press., 1870-03-25
CLOSING SCENES IN THE HoU Sc.

In The House speeches were made by
Messrs. Adams of Blddelord, Cousens of
Kennebunkport, Baker of Augusta, Reagan
of Madawaska, Hume of Cherryfield and
Farwell of Augusta. These speeches were
all characterized by the best of feeling toward
the Speaker and each other. We Judge from
what was said among the members and from
personal observation during the session that
Mr.. Foster has given the most entire satisfac-
ton, and has discharged the duties of Speak
er with great ability. The same is true of
Mr.. Bolster President of the Senate. In the
House resolution of thanks was unanimous
ly adopted BY a rising yQte.-M Mr.. Fnster,s
closing remarks were as follows: L
Gentlemen Of the House Of Represensatirss: IF
in atter years T bo permitted to scan lies dim
past, the period of the present session will be
one OF its most attractive features. Entire
harmony, as I believe, has existed between
you and me, and thank you and feel grateful
for the constant courtesy and kindness which
you all irrespective of party have seemed to
vie with each other in affording me- Your
compliments am proud of. have tried to
discharge the duties OF the Office faithfully,
impartially and efficiently, and If success has
resulted your hearty cooperation has contrib
uted its full share. The business in amount
exceeding that of any year for the
last decade at least, and congratulate
you upon having been able to meet the emer-
gency. You have been liberal in sentiment,
but towards truth and humanity-liberal in
appropriations in aid of schools and benevo-
lent institutions The session, in view of the
labor performed, including that of revision of
statutes and State valuation has been short and
without precedent in the States history 1t
now closes; the parting hour of friends not to
meat aUQip ia sad hnt cod lo%
remember, when best prepared to part. May
you have pleasant return home to loved ones
yearning for your presence.
IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. Lindsey, prefacing his action with re-
marks appropriate to the closing hours of
prolonged and industrious session, sent to the
Secretarys desk the following resolution:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Senate are
rendered to Hon. VIM. w. Bolster for the
courtesy, fidelity and impartality with which
he has presided over its deliberations
The resolution was seconded by Mr.. Lang.
In his remarks he reviewed the work of the
winter in the exercise of the highest power of
enacting laws: the power of commanding
what is right and prohibiting what is wrong.
He congratulated the Senate on the enact
ment of important measures tending to the
advancement and welfare of society.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
by rising vote. ..-.--------
Mr.. Bolster responded as follows:
Senator's For this token of your approval of
my official conduct, SO kindly and sincerely
signitied by the resolve jus. adopted, I tender
to each OF you my earnest thanks and lasting
gratitude.
IT. has been INV nurnosa in Tho d;eoLorro &c
my duties, to pursue the regular course of pro-
cedure, to act impartially in the delicate and
difficult duties of the chair; to subserve the
will of the Senate and to facilitate the express
sion OF. its deliberations. e~aese
The session has been long and laborious 1
have witnessed with pleasure the patience and
diligence with which you have Investigated all
matters committed to your charge, and the
harmony that has attended your action.
Let us cherish the hope, that the record we
nave here made may stand the scrutiny of
In completing our duties as Senators and re.
turning TO our several homes, where we shall
receive the warm greetings of our families
and, trust, the commentator of our constit-
uency, yet it will be with feelings of regret and
sadness that we shall soon b d each other good
bye. This feeling is overcome, 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 10 political antipa-
thies or rivalries have been allowed to bias our
judgments; that with confidence we feel we
can submit our dOings to the ordeal of an i'm
partial and intelligent public criticism.
Senators-I should do injustice to my own
feelings if should allow this last opportunity
Of our meeting at this Board to pass without
expressing my heartfelt gratitude to you and
all connected with the Senate, for the ability,
integrity and zeal each of you has exercised
in dispatchipg business, and for the uniform
III n1n md PnntIdanon
you have given me as presiding officer.
Senators-In closing the labors of the SEES
sion, let us not be unmndful 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 return TO your
several families, L bid you each 30 ID bye, with
my best wishes for your future usefulness,
success and happiness, assured that we carry
for each other from this Chamber here formed
that bond in man, true friendship, SO noble in
the development of character " len bestowed
without view of recompense.
THE STATE TAX
The State tax as you have already noticed
is one mill on dollar less than last year.
COMMISSIONERS TO BE APPOINTED.
Among the persons mentioned as likely to
receive the appointment OF Insurance Com
missioner, which office is now made distinct
from that of Bank Examiner, are Frederick
Fox and Jonathan NJ. Heath OF your city,
Judge Waterman OF Golham and Mr.. Paine
of Bangor. -.-.e ,-aTs --,
THE GOVERNORS COUNCIL.
The Council will adjourn tomorrow to.
meet on the 9th of April.
THE NEW ATToRNEY-GENERAL.
Hon. Thomas B. Reed of your city resigned
the Office Of. Senator to-day and accepted the
position of Attorney General. MI. Reed is