Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-02-25

o. of endeavors. But am most happy to say that in
this particular have been disappointed. and that
have found this session a pleasant sunny pas-
time. And IN going away from here shs II carry
with me those same feelings of friendship for the
members OF TINS legislature that l felt for nv
schooi-boy associates, and which now esteem so
highly. Such acquaintance, such feelinVs of
friendship have never formed from that time nm
til now. And the present occasion reminds me of
those associations find here the same warm friend
ship, the same true affection among the members
of this House that | found there. And I have
learned here, also, another lesson, lesson which
lmpresses itself upon me very powerfully. 1t is
this, that the antagonisms of men arc in a great
measure imaginary that if all human kind could
be associated together closely we have been
during the last fifty days. should learn that the
natural condition of the human heart is kindness
and that the more closely people are brought to-
gether, the warmer that feeling Of kindness will
grow. And while heartily concur in all that has
been said in relation to the presiding officer of this
House, and do heartily concur in it all think
shall be excused if speak particularly of the Mes
senser, to whom the resolution hold in nv hand
relates
10 my Loyhood days the common race of mon
to me, were of but little account had nv idcals
the great statesmen, the warriors, the heroes of
eaith. But as years increase upon me- another
class arse IN my mind, and fill greater space in
my ahccton ana my imagination than those. Iti
that class of men who have in their heart the" milk
OF human kindness; who give YOU the warm
grasp OF a friend upon all occasions who can hold
position among men of different political feelinys
ana aspirations and do no injustice to either class
that class OF men that are particularly impartal
that it is noticeable upon all occasions And
think the Messenger of this House is cminently
one of that class. do not know what the views
OF other members of this House NAV be- but nv
opinion is that no person here has had any occa
SION 10 peheVe 1or moment that he Disseminated
IN the least That he has given to us each and ali
attention, even more than we could expect from
gentleman in his position, think will be the uni
veisal sentiment of this House. And as years in
crease upon him, hope that the knowledge of this
appreciation will gladden. his heart, and that he
may be living example, and impress upon all
that ne associates with the fact that kindness of
heart and warm affection for our fellows is more
to be desired than greatness or distinction.
And Ill closing my remarks, would saw to the
members OF this House, that no greater pleasure
can enjoy than the meeting of any member here.
in the future. l shall always remember them with
warm feeling OF friendship, and hope and trust
that my action here has been such that I shall aI
ways have place in their affections. Applause
MIR. LYNCH then sent to the Speakers desk the
following
Resolved. That the thanks of the members of
this House are due and they are hereby rendered
to James Is. Walker Messenger Edward H.
Crie, First Assistant Messenger, Chas II. Getch
ell, Second Assistant Messenger, and Frank Bar
ron and Joseph ID. Randall, Pages, for the faithful
and impartial performance of their several duties
during the present session of the Legislature.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. ROWE said:
MIR. Speaker, feel that l should not be doing
justice to my own feelings if l suffered this ses-
sion to draw to a close without expressing INV
gratitude to tue officers and members of this
House. fully lndorse every resolution that has
been offered. And feel under great obligation
to all for their courtesy and their kindness that
have been extended to me. Courtesy, kindness
and affection has claim that we cannot resist
II forms cord that we cannot sever. If there is
a sight, the semblance of which towers above
everything, 1t Is to see people living together in
harmony, regarding each others rights in everv
respect. must say that the few days that have
spent here are among the plcasantest days of nv
life, and they will ALWAYS afford me great source
OF pleasant recollections. My desire is that this
ieeng shall not be confined to this House, but that
1t shall go out from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
from the Lakes to the Rio Grande, so that this
whole nation, tins whole people shall constitute
one perfect brotherhood ! tender my thanks to
all the officers for their kindness and courtesy ex-
tended to me on all occasions. The thought
that we are about to part brings a sadness to nv
mind. These faces l shall ever recollect and it
VIII afford me the greatest pleasure to meet them
Again thanking the officers and members for their
kindness, bid you good night.
Mr.. FoGLER presented the following
Nesolved, That the thanks of the members of
this House are due, and are hereby rendered to
n. w. Dutton, the faithful and efficient Chairman
House.
the vigilant attention and untiring application
which he has given to the discharge Of his duties
MIR. DUTTON responded in few well chosen
remarks. If he had, as Chairman of the Busi-
ness OF the House, met with any measure of sue
cess, it was largely due to the Kindness and gen.
erosity of the members. He had received naught
but kindness from both officers and members.
Especially was he indebted to the Speaker for
many favors at his hands.
Mr.. TILDES responded in a feeling manner TO
the sentiment embodied in the resolves. II had
not been his purpose to speak, but he could not
remain silent. lie referred to the fact that he
came among the members a stranger, and of the
courtesy and kindness uniformly extended to him.
and closed with thanks to all, his remarks being
received with applause.
Mr.. POWERS OF Houlton, expressed his entire
appreciation of the resolutions in fitting terms,
and returned his sincere thanks for the courtesy
and kindness extended to him BY both members
and officers: 1t gave him pleasure TO say, that in
legisalng for the interests of the State there had
been little or nothing of politics. When the
question comes, what is best for our own State
we are all democrats and we are all republicans
plause.
Mr.. LORD of Lebanon said:
am aware THAT speech is silver and silence is
gold, and yet as one of the youngest members
of this House, cannot leave this assembly with
out extending my thanks for the courtesy and
and prayer shall be, that in the upper courts our
hands may be clasped in the presence of Him who
spako as never man spake.
MIR. FRANK offered resolutions Complementary
to the Reporters, F. A. Small and Z. A. Smith, |
which were unanimously passed.
Benedlcton was pronounced by Rev. Mr.
SAWYER of Thomaston, member of the House.
The Speaker then declared the House adjourned
without day.