Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-26
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

been openly, fairly and carefully treated and that
the record will be an honor to this Senate.
Some OF us formed acquaintance at former
session-otbers at this. and all Of the most pleas
ant character; and cow as we ale about TO say
the parting word, and return to our homes and
our business, may we go with renewed strength
to engage in the struggles OF life. would eN-
tend to you, Mr.. Secretary, to the President and
to all the other officers and members ofthis board
my thanks for your uniform courtesy and kind
less. Heavens blessing abide with you all.
Mr.. HALL said:
Mr.. SecTtfa'y:-l ask the indulgence oil the
Senate that may say a word We have had I'M
der consideration a multiplicity Of acts and rc-
solves. We have delberated upon them, and
hope have made such disposition Of the same as
will meet with the appreciation of the people Of
this State.
In extending the parting hand, il gives me great
pleasure to say that the acquaintance | have
formed here have been pleasant ard agreeable;
and tender to the officers OF the senate, one and
all, and TO every Senator in this chamber my
greatful acknowledgment for the courtesy ex-
tended to me during this session.
Mr. PALMER said
M. Presideat:-I arise to say bU! u Word before
the close of this session, While the commands
of business and the attractions of home, urge me,
as they do all OF you, away it is with feeling of
sadness that leave the associations which have
formed in the course of the two winters past.
They will be in the future, am sure, among the
happiest OF my reductions
Allow me to saw to you, M. President, that |
return my sincere thanks for the kindness
you have at all times extended 10 me. | would
also return my thanks to each and every senator
for the uniform kindness you have each of you
extendcdto me during the session now about to
close; and assure You that you now and hereat-
ter will have my hes. wishes for your happiness
and welfare.
Mr. LORD said
M. Secretary You will all bear me witness
that have not trespaSscd upon your time during
the session, and that am not in any sense talk
ing man; but should do injustice 10 my feelings
if should leave the noble men with whom have
been associated in this chamber. without express
ing here my profound respect for them. Howev-
er NAV have differed with some Of them in re-
gard to the measures upon which we have been
called upon to pass that very difference of opinion
has served to enhance my regard for them; for
it has seemed to me that not matter has been be-
fore us this session upon which honorable Sena-
tors have spoken or acted otherwise than from
their honest conviction. Not man, in my judg
ment, has been swerved hair from the line Of
duty by what is denominated policy" | shall
have pleasant memories Of this Senate Individual
ly and collectively, while life remains, and from
the bottom Of my heart Of hearts, wish you well.
Mr.. STEVENS said:
-Hr. Secretary i ask the Indulgence OF the
Senate q moment, that may express my hearty
agreement to the sentiment of the resolution pre-
scented by the Senator from Cumberland.
Coming into the Senate as | did without legis-
latiye experience, | have of necessity been the
recipient of many fayors at the hands of the pre-
siding officer. His generous courtesy will be held
in grateful remembrance. And TO you, Mr.. Sec
rotary, who have always received me so kindly
when SO often seeking for information that could
obtain from no other source and to all the officers
of the Senate, whose cheerful attention to the
wants and comforts of the members has contribut-
ed so much to make the session pleasant, l tender
my sincere thanks.
Mr. I hav no IN he
high esteem l entertain for every member of this
board. The kind consideration | have received
fiom all, has engraven on my heart sentiments Of
regard that time will not erase. l hope III some
small degree to be kindly remembered by all.
Mr.. CUTLER said:
.Nr. Secretary II should DO injustice to myself
to remain silent at this time, and not join in a
hearty approval Of the resolutions offered by the
Hon. Senators from Cumberland and Aroos took
And for myself personally, | thank the President
and yourself, and every officer Of the Senate for
their forbearance, courtesy and generosity which
has during this session about to close, been con-
stantly extended to me as a member Of this board
TO the Hon. Senators around this board, also
tender most hearty acknowledgements for the
renting kindness and courtesy with which they
have regarded me. When came here it was
with determination to so deport myself thai |
might win your appreciation, as we'll as that Of the
people who sent me here, and if have succeeded
so far as to have some quiet nook in your hearts
where to he hidden. and at times stir within your
bosoms no unpleasant memories, then l am con
tent l shall bear with me TO my home, and
through the remainder Of my life, your images
engraved on my heart as those of friends-to re-
member and cherish whom will be Of the
purest pleasures can possibly enjoy. l would
say more, but in this hour of separation the deep
emotions stirring within precludes utterance in
words, and the eye alone must give expression to
what the tongue cannot utter, which the heart re-
fuses to conceal. Senators, farewell.
MIR. lHURLOUGH SAID:
Mr.. Secretary Permit me also to express my
thanks to the President and every officer of this
Senate for the uniform kindness and courtesy
shown to me while have endeavored in a quiet
manner by my vote to honestly represent my con-
sttuents. The associations with the members at
this board have been such to endear them to
my heart, and now as we are about closing our
labors, wish each member q pleasant and safe
journey to his home and loved ones, long life Of
usefulness attended by the choicest blessings heav-
en- can bestow, and should any Of You stray into
my section of the State, should be pleased to
have you call upon me, and assure you my heart
and doors will be open to receive you.
Mr. EMERY said:
Mr. Secretary Il shall probably never again
occupy seat at this board, and | cannot now 90
out from this chamber for the last time without
word of farewell. Whatever may be thought of
the work we have done for the State, we have
done good work for ourselves. We are all bet
ter wiser, and larger-hearted for the weeks we
have spent here. We have learned tolerance for
the opinions Of others, and caution as to our own
opinions. | have been often in the minority, but
have felt that no decision Of the majority OF such
Senators as l see before me can be very wrong.
Our association together here has been produc-
ductive Of one good for our State. These annual
sessions to learn of its different Soc
tons. .Aroostook and York come together, and
Washington and Oxford learn to appreciate each
the virtues of the other. Thus our State is be-
coming more and more united and homogeneous.
This session has been peculiarly pleasant. De-
bates have been forcible. Discussions have been
frequent and earnest But there have been no
personal resentments, and now tonight l am sure
sentiment OF personal friendship exists among
all. Another thing has impressed me-the evil
dent sincerity of every Senator. have heard no
ones perfect integrity impugned. Each Senator
is credited with voting entirely from principle.
May such a reputation long continue to the Senate
of Maine
Our thanks are due the President. He has ruled
firmly but gently. Every one has had his full
parliamentary rights While thanking him as
President, desire to express my personal esteem
for the man. Many of these Senators may new
er see again. AS go from this place to return to
the private station, confess to feeling of sad
ness, not that no longer to be in public posi-.
ton, but that must leave so many and SO good
friends | am grateful for the consideration that