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


ed, but where all laws, coming from the Eternal
throne, shall be holy, just and good
Mr.. TAUGHT of Belgrade said
Mr.. CteyF:-As the labors of the fftv.severu,
legislature are nearly closed and we are about to
part TO 20 to our several homes, | thought il
would not be Inappropriate that should utrsr n
few remarks. Coming among you as did ar the
first time, confess to feeling Of embaua.s-
ment. But the meeting with friends and the for
nation of new friendships soon dispelied TINT
feeling OF distrust. And now that we are about
TO take each other by the hand, many of Us To
part Tor the last time, feeling of sadness comes
over me, and the heart responds to the touch of
our klndller natures. Think it will be admit 81
Mr.. Clerk, that this has been a hard working ley
lslature Yet II has been pleasant one True
we nave differed Al times. Bat that D.. TO be eX.
pected IN matters of 50 much impor auce. Upon
I've whole think we need not be ashamed to 20
nome 10 our constituents. Good feeling has not
been lost sight Of The session has certainly
been pleasant one to me. The fliend,hips |
nave formed can never he forgotten. Permit me
IN closing to tender to our honored Speaker. our
Clerk, and all the officers connected with the
House, my sincere thank.
Mr.. SIMPSON of Searsport said:
Mr.. Ctefk'-l heartily concur ia the sentiment
emhodied N the resolutions offered. TINS is NV
hrst legislative experience. And wish to extend
my sincere thanks to our Speaker and TO every
member aud officer Of this BODY for the unifo,m
courtesy and kndue-s with which | have been
met on every occasion. The many friendships
memory.
Mr.. PILsBURY of Lewiston said
Mr.. Clerk and Gentlemen Of the Hou..; - II
seems to me but yesterday that we met as stran-
gers to each other But the hours have grown
into days, and weeks have rolled into the past.
And we stand upon the very threshold of separa
t'oh' h'nd words should be spoken which may
he carried with us into the future and cherished
as pleasant memories 10 all our future lives. [
had the pleasure last year of few weeks ac-
qualntance with our Speaker. Andsit gives me
pleasure TO say tonight that a longer acquaint-
ance during the present session has only nd led To
heartily concur in all that has been SAID in support
oil the resolutions presented tonight. The ses-
sion now SO near its close has been one Of great
pleasure to me. As look into the faces of mem
Ders, thinking may never see them more | can
say have looked INTO them with pleasure during
these lew weeks that are past. In saving now
good bye, wish 10 emphasize all that has been
sad IN reference to the manner in which our
Speaker has discharged the dut es devolving upon
hlm think all that has been said in that direc-
ton has been said from the heart ! hone we
shall most cordially manifest our full belief of
his worth by a unanimous vote. There are a
thousand thoughts and feelings that come rising
from our hearts that words cannot express As
we pass out from this hall silently, to 70 to our
various homes, we shall remember | trust
from the experience of these past weeks, that We
have met as friends and as brothers, and parted as
such.
Mr.. WEBB of Windhsm said
had not proposed to take up the time of the
House tonight, But | feel that cannot do nv
whole duty by simply voting upon this re-o-
luton. When | remember the arduous duties
which the speaker of tnIs House has been called
upon to perform, and when remember too. his
impattlAlity and unusual kindness aud courtesy,
feel that must IN a few brief words express nv
feelings IN regard to 1t. There can he but one
feeling IN this House in regard TO this matter
there Is but one feeling upon the subject And
we feel that we have been very fortunate in the
choice of our Speaker. | wish to return to the
members of this House my thanks for the universal
kindness and courtesies with which they have
treated me, young member who came here As
some others have said, without friends, and with
out knowledge of legislative duties. You have
trea ed me aad my errors with Kindness and
thank you for il. And sincerely hupe AID trlst
that the friendships have mad. here VIII follow
me, during the rest of NV life.
The resolution was then unanimou.ly lopted
Speaker LORD then responded A. follows:
tTeattemea-l thank You Tor the sentiments
Contained IN the resolution adopted, and expressed
III the remarks made in connection herewith. |
ieel That no merit of mine entities me to such
complimentary notice. Any success | NAV have
attained 10 the position YOU gave mesha, been
mainly due to the courtesy and good will you
have always manifested towards your presiding
ohcer, ald toward each other. NJ difference of
opinion, no excitement of debate has caused any
member of tins House TO deviate TO any extent
from q courteous and gentemanly demt AMOR. 10
every way possible the Speakers les nave been
made easy for him, aud the position, that under
other circumstances would have been difficult aud
embarrassing, has been instead very pleas ant and
agreeable.
Uur work is done, and whatever its value be-
lieve that the most of it has been honestly care.
fully and conscientiOusly performed the de sire
to faithfully serve the constituencies represented
and to promote the general interests of the State,
has been apparently uppernost at all times. Few
laws have been repealed, amended or enact,
without suth .ient cause, and spirit of economy
wise and prudent, has generally prevailed.
think we shall not be ashamed OF the result Of our
labors.
This House, in its daily sessions. has been a
pleasant sight to me; it has presented picture
that would my memory might ever retain. |
would remember every individual face as it has
appeared 10 its usual and rightfu place; aud this
is our last session, very soon We shall separate and
no one o! US can expect to meet again "A ma jJrtS,
quorum OF our body, but we can, aud trust we
shall, keep alive the acquaintances aud chers b
the friendships here formed. May toe associ,-
tons and experiences Of this winter, the knowl-
edge gained of legislation aud the general affairs
of the State, tend to make Us all hereafter better
citizens, and more watchful of the many and i'm
portrait interests of our good old State.
Once again thanking you for Your courtesy,
good will and friendship, and wishing you aud
yours prosperity and happiness. bid you each
and all good-by; and the last Official duty deyolv
ing upon me | now Perform, aud declare this
House adjourned without day.
At quarter to two O'Clock. p. NJ, the Speaker
gavel fell, and the House was declared ad-
journed without day.