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'ropriately expressed himself upon the ap-

propriately expressed himself upon the ap-
preaching separation.
Mr.. Houk, in response to general call,
said that he had greatly desired to return
to the bosom of his family, but now that
the day had arrived, it brought to bis heart
sadness that he scarcely could express.
He would return home with the proud re-
collection of having been member of the
Thirty eighth General Assembly of Tennes-
see. aut -r-
Mr.. j. R. Bond answered a call, and ex-
pressed himself as having formed some as
sociations which were Of the most pleasant
kind. .-..--.
Mr.. Patton had been member of several
General Assemblies, but had never parted
with members with such regret. Hislatch
at home hung on the outside.
Neil S. Brown, Jr., principal clerk, was
called, and he arose and very tastefulIy
thanked the members for thu compliment
they bad paid him, and the high apprecia-
ton of him they had shown in electiug him
as their clerk without regard to party. He
had been elected Clerk of the House of the
S6:h and 9th General Assembly, but had
never felt so grateful as when elected by
the 3Sth. They showed that they had con-
hdeuee in him on account OF bis past ser
vices, and he felt very grateful.
Mr.. Fl. r. Moore being called on, said:
Mr. Speaker, and gentlemen of the thirty
eighth General Assembly: In response to
the unexpected call that has just been made
on me, l wish TO briefly state, that my bet
ter feelings have been aroused by the many
kind expressions from the gentlemen who
have preceded me on this interesting oeca-
sion. Our labors are drawing to close. l
for one, am proud of soma Of our acts. [
believe the legislation of this General As
sembly viii have benign influence on this
grand old commonwealth in years to come.
Spirited and animated discussions have from
time to time sprn1g up on grave and i'm
portant questions. Things have been said
and done in the heat of debate, that the
sober second thought does not approve.
Let the mantle of charity overhaDg ali such
misgivings. Irejoice to know that the best
feeling now pervades this House. II at
any time, gentlemen, have done, or said
anything, the effect OF which has been 70
rutfle the feelings of any one on this floor,
l most earnestly ask to be forgiven. / would
leave this floor sirs, with sad heart, did /
know that any one entertained for me one
unkind feeling. l entertain for others the
same kind feelings that would have them
entertain for me. We are soon to part.
Soon the sad goodbye has to be spoken.
The happy relations here formed are to be
forever severed. When you 60 to your re-
spec-ive homes, trust that earth's greatest
boon may be yours, as long as life endures.
Yes, gentlemen, may health, peace and
competence be your happy lot, as long as
life shall last, and may your shadows never
grow less. ..-.....a.
Mr.. Elder expressed himself as being
fully satisfied with the generous treatment
he had received.
Mr.. Jamison hoped that the laws passed
would hereafter prove to be Of credit and
honor to the body.
Mr.. Haynes was glad to say that he
should have to remember every member
most kindly, and was sincere in wishing all
well.
Mr.. Board was now called upon, and Mr..
Kerr suggested "a song by Brother Board"
''Brother Board" assembled to the Clerks
desk and executed in a strong voice
'When shall we all meet again ?"
! The hour Of II NJ. had arrived, and the
rap of the Speakers gsvel was followed by
he announcement that the House of Rep
resentatives, Thirty eighth General Assem-
bly,, was then adjourned sine die.