Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-23


sir, trust that the honor which YOU so ably vet so
modestly have horne, j. but prophecy of fer
richer gifts from the hands of the people in the
future. Gentlemen, allow me to introduce reso-
luton which know will meet the appreciation Of
all members present; because the officers herein
mentioned have peri rmed their duties with a
fidelity and with a will that cannot be eNcelled
Resolved. That the thanks of the members of
this House are due AMI hereby rendered o
John r. Prescott, Messenger, Charles II. Gatchel
lst Assistant Messenger, Asbury F. Hsyrcs, 2 /
Assistant VI, sseuEcr, Lyman 5. Fogler Folder,
Geo. ;. Brooks and Fred Furhush, Pages for the
faithful aud impartial performance OF their duties
during the present session.
move that when the vote be taken it he y
rising.
The resolution was unanimously adopted,
Mr.. You've of Brunswick, submitted the follow
ing.
Resolved, That the thanks Of the members Of
this House are hereby rendered to Orlmandd
Smith, Clerk, and Edwin c. Burlrigh, Assistant
Clerk, for the courteous and able manner in which
they have discharged the at-iunus and resp pnsible
duties of their respective stations.
Mr., YOUNG said
vii merely add Mr.. Speaker, Shat do not
CfcI this resolution idle and empty courtesy.
Custom ry as we are to see those OH els at the
desk IN the dis barge Of their daily duties we 80
not tullg realize how much of the success of our
legislation depends upon the promptness and
hd ll'y with win IA these duties are performed. 1t
would perhaps seem n.racious to wish that these
gentlemen might retain these places forever. But
can safely in behalf OF this House, that our
best wishes attend them in whatever stations they
may be called upon to ill. | ask that the vote on
thi, resolution may be taken by rising.
The resolution was UNANIMOUSLY atop'ed.
Mr.. PARLIN of Arson rose and said
-Hr. Clerk, and gentlemen Of The U0uSs The
time has LOW arrived when the ffly
seventh legislature OF Maine will adj
journ without day. scarcely two months
have passed away since we met here a. strangers.
We came, the most OF rs. uuacquainted with leg
isalive duties. Oar debates and our deliheiat
have been often earnest, and sometimes strong
language may have been used by gentlemen upon
the floor. But vet, during the entire Sc sion,
have heard no di.coarteous or ungeutlemanly re-
mark from any member of this House. We are
about to part and IN our parting we have this TO
comfort us--lhat death has not entered our doors
to cast its sad pail over the scene. We have been
spared, and trust may be spared to return 10 our
homes and our friends.
While have been careful that none of the
money of the State should be usele-sly expended,
the great interests of education, moialty and
public charities have been well cared for. While
our associations have en- peasant, the able and
dignIfed manner of our bel we'd presiding officer
has done much to enhance the pleasure of those
associations. One Of the youngest gentlemen
that ever occupied that distinguished position,
there is no man upon this floor who can say that
at any time he has not been treated as peer Of
the House. The poorest and the wealthlest the
most intellectual, the most eloquent and gifte',
have been treated alike. And II seems to me,
gentlemen, tia q stranger witnessing our dellb
eiajioas here from dsv to day, could scarcely
realize that the two great political parties were
represented upOn this floor. No single distinction
to my mind has been made. And when our pre-
siding officer goes to his home aud hi friends, he
takes with him the kindest wishes of every gem
tleman upon this floor. We bring no garlands
10 deck his brow, gathered from classic field {;
but we tender him our sincere and heartfelt
thanks. And let me assure you, Mr.. Clerk and
.Il al
brance by every member of this house in the tu-
ture. and that he has oar kindest wishes for his
succesa il lite, and our earnest desire that bis
brightest and fonde't expectations may reach a
rich ruition in the future. In view OF these facts,
Mr.. Clerk | desire to send to your desk the fol
lowing resolution, and ask that when tue vote
is taken it may be by risiIg. And | further ask
that the resolution be spread upon the records Of
this House:
Resolved, That the thanks of this House are
hereby rendered to Hon. Henry Lord for the i'm
partial, dignted and courteous manner in which
| he has discharged his duties a Speaker OF this
House.
| Mr.. CURRAS of Calls said
Mr. CLERK and Gentlemen Of tie House Il Use
| to second the motion OF the gentleman from An
| son, and briefly to express my hear'y concurrence
in the sentiment which he has so fully expressed
| Although our session has not been one embracing
any exciting event, feel that we are emitted to
| some credit for VIA we have done, and that we
| vast amount which we have refused to do. How
ever this may be, feel that the House will agree
| with me entirely in the sentiment that our pre-
| siding officer has promoted at all times harmony
among the members of this house. and has con-
| tributed largely to forward the business Of the
session. And gentlemen, the rest and happiness
wi ich trust awaits each one of US IN the homes
to which we ATE so anxious to return, will be all
the more enjoyable because of our pleasant asso.
Citations here during the weeks that are past And
especially because of the place which each Of
will give 10 his memory to our presiding officer.
At this late hour, do not propose to add more
than my hearty concurrence IN the sentiment
contained in the resolution, and to second the
motion. And feel that express the sentiment
of this House towards the Speaker in the old wish
that be may live long and prosper
Mr. MoULToN OF Scarboro' said
Mr.. Clerk RE with pleasure to support the
resolution which has been offered. Inc work
which we came here to do is now accomplished and
the closing hours of the session have come. To-
morrow We shall turn our faces homeward, and
the 9th Legislature of Maine will be thing of
the past. II is with feeling of relies that we con-
slider that work is ended, but with that feeling
of relief comes deeper feeling Of sadness at the
breaking up of the pleasant associations OF this
session. We came here for the most part as
strangers. Only few of us had ever met before.
We part, trust, friends. The pleasant &C
quaintsnce of this winter, for one shall never
forget. We have had very harmonious session.
do not mean that have not d tiered in opinion
on the matters that have come before us for con-
sideration We have differed and widely. We
have seen the members of this House ranged on
opposite sides OF most important questions. Posi-
| tions have been taken and supported with keen
and ability. but when the subjects have been
| presented, and the House passed Judgment upon
| them, by the decision of the majority we have
| been content to abide There has been no private
wrangling personal bitterness. Our contests
have only served to Increase the respect that we
mutually feel for each others honest opinions.
In the words of resp ct for Speaker, and the
officers of the House that have been uttered, |
heartily concur. | am especially glad of an OPP
portunty to express publicly my appreciation of
| the uniform courtesy aud straightforward Impair
| tally of our honored Speaker. Not once this
| session have dissented from his railing. No
man on this floor, believe, feels that he has ever
received from the chair other treatment than that
which one gentleman should receive from another
1t IS hui just and right that put upon our
oTds this testimonial to his ability, poiteness and
integrity. To the officers of the House AN glad
to offer thanks for the favors freely received at
| their hands To my fellow members, and to all |
| feel that may offer congratulations the gem
eral character of the sessloupow closing, and will
only add my best wishes for their future prospei-
| ty and happiness.
Mr.. MOORE of Thomaston said:
Mr. Clerk had not intended when coming in
| this evening to say anything upon this or any
| other subject. But should feel that was dete-
| lict to duty and was doing violence To nv own