The Portland daily press., 1877-02-12


Journeylng. Around this city, so sang he, was
three-fold wall of years. Tears and smiles
are the rain and sunshine that fall upon its peo-
pie, But when friend touched the trimming
gooIet OF friend, the cup gave back no climbing
answer. The jovial song at their feast began
and ended alike in silence. When friend
stretched forth the hand in friendship, he
grasped an unseen hand in return. And thus
ended the minstrel's song:
vet in that land shall meet full oft,
~ ms goodly company.
anu each to each health Will guam,
In that land of MemOTy."
so we, though we part here tonight, shall
yeC d"eIl together again in that triple walled
CITY. We shall remember that we came to-
getner as strangers and parted as friends. We
shall remember with pride the steady attention
to our labors which has enabled US to hold the
shortest session on record. We shall remem-
per mat though coming with diversified, Der
maps hostile interests, yet there has animated
all a common love for our noble old state, as
Tor benign mother whose name and reputa-
ton was always to be held in high venera
ton.
10 me personally the session will furnish the
most grateful recollections. shall always es-
teem as very high honor that OF being called
to preside over your deliberations. L shall re-
member your unvarying courtesy-particulary
the eagerness of those with whom 1 have
contested for this post in friendly rivalry, to
MAKE my way lie easy before me. I shall value
your resolutions, and the words by which they
nave oeen accompanied, as showing that my
poor performance of my duties has not been
entirely unacceptable.
And have yet further cause for gratitude.
line session has been to me, as you all know a
season of deep sorrow and bereavement. can
only thank you for the generous forbearance
with which your regarded by absence from nv
post, for the words of sympathy which followed
me 10 my home, and for the cordial welcome
ana encouragement that greeted me on my re-
turn. can only trust that when the dark
shadows OF life shall fall upon you, as fall they
must ana Will sooner or later upon us all, you
may each one of you have as warm grasp of
the nand, as generous words of sympathy, and
as cheering smile to tighten your path as
have received from the members of the House.
AND now, bidding you farewell, and wishing
you safe return to your homes, but one more
duty remains for me, which L now perform in
declaring this House adjourned without day.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr.. Neal
ley descended to the floor, and joined in the
general leavetaking. 1t is ever an affecting
moment when men who have shared in the
work of any organization reach the moment of
fnal separation; then the thought comes that,
whatever rivalries and opposing sentiments
may have existed among them as individuals,
there is tie that has bound them as whole,
comparionship, the near severing of which
makes them gentle and forgetful of the little
causes of difference, and the good wishes at
parting are hearty and sincere.
In the Senate chamber the usual compliment
airy remarks were made. Mr.. Wheelwr1ght,
the speaker pro tenn, made farewell remarks
and then the two branches of the Legislature
mingled together in saying farewells.
1t is appropriate, in closing my communica-
lions from the Legislature, to speak a little
further than have of some of the more prom
inent members. In the Senate, the President
his reputation Of last winter is that of this.
He has been the same graceful, efficient presid-
ing officer, thoroughly conversant with his
duties, ready in every contingency, and actu.
ated at all times by the spirit of courtesy and
kindliness. Illness has kept him much of the
time from the Senate chamber, and through
that he was absent from its closing labors.
The knowledge, and aptitude for work, of Mr..
Lane, the Secretary, are well known, and it
suffices to say that they have been displayed in
this as in previous sessions. In his labors he
has been ably seconded by Gen. Tilden, the
Assistant Secretary, whose work has been per.
formed with the ability and faithfulness char
acteristic of him.
Among the Senate members, Wheelwright
of Bangor, has been prominent. BE is the
head and front and propellng power of the
temperance legislation of the session, and by
perseverance and assiduity has succeeded in
getting the cider clause tackled on the prohibit
tory law, and in increasing the penalties. He
has also championed the savings bank bill
through the Senate, and leaving out the question
as to the advantages of the legislation he has
secured, he has certainly the prestige of sue
cess. During the last fortnight of the session
he has been President pro tenn. He is talked of
somewhat as future candidate for Governor.
In committee work his services have been of
great value.
Another prominent Senator was Vinton of
Cumberland, who has been conspicuous in legal
affairs. He is an able and astute lawyer, and
stood at the head of the Cumberland delega-
ton.
Gen. Shepherd, in the Senate, keeps up the
high reputation gained in the House. Finance
and education are his specialties.
Worthy also of mention are Senator Kyes,
who has been President pro tenn, and chairman
of the judiciary committe Lennox, who has
given the best oratory Of the session; and
Major Sumner, with his distinguished army
record.
A prominent man in House legislation was
Hinckley of Bluehill, who, for two previous
years, has been Senator; jovial. good fellow
greatly liked for his social qualities He is full
OF business, if there be occasion for work, and
can make an argument that hits home like a
blow from blacksmith's hammer.
Hadlock Of Cranberry Isle was House
member, whose speciality was strict attention
to business. No measure went by him unex-
amined, and it was very likely to be challenged
He is discipinarian in parliamentary forms,
and any irregularity of proceedings was sure to
elicit protest which his unyelding stubborn
ness made effective. During the four years he
has served in the House and Senate, he has
never failed to answer at roll-call, nor been
absent from his seat during the transaction of
legislative business.
Chadbourne Of WATERFORD has done efficient
service on the judiciary committee, and has
carried some valuable bills through the House.
Lysander Strickland of Bangor is one of the
working members of the House, who talks
little, but whose judgment and influence are
strong. He has been specially concerned in
legislation relating to Bangor, and in that he
has given an efficient support. P.
ADJUTANT GENERALS REPoRT.-From the
report of Adjutant General Cilley, it appears
that three cadet companies have been formed at