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


from among those who have served but a single
term in this House, yet he has shown such true
devotion to duty, and has been himself 80 Just
ana impartial toward all the members of this
House, that we can but regard him with the high-
est respect, and with the kindest feelings
Many OF us have this winter for the first time
IN our lives, participated in the deliberations of
this House, and. although we NAV have felt some
hesitation at the opening of the session. IN taking
an active part 10 the debates aud business of the
House, yet we soon learned that were all here
for common purpOse,-the welfare of the State
and TO sub eve that interest. that we indvd-
ualY had au Important part to perform. When,
then, we.'aye To" good OF The people, the good OF
tle whole people at heart, not be idle
spectators, aud such trust we have not been.
Again, would congratulate our Speaker on his
successes as presiding officer of this House, and
wl,h also to express my thanks to every member
of this body for the kindly feeling and courtesy
which have received at your hands.
And now as "A legislative body we are about to
psri, and rs such never to meet again; and while
this parting may cast shadow over u, vet our
Gamer thoughts beAet pleasure and JOY, for we
can but rtca the many pleasant hours spent
within these old legislative walls.
Again let me say that the resolve has nv most
cordial approval.
Mr.. DICKEY Of Fort Kent said
most heaItll, endor,e the resolve in regard TO
our faithful, able and impartial Speaker. have
there must be and there will be with some of us
the last. Although met as strangers party
lines have been So ohlitetaed that have hardly
heard 1t referred 10 DUNG our intercourse and
during our legislative d,berations And now
as pulse beats to pulse, perhaps for the last time
and As our hearts beat IN unison of love towards
each other, may we carry the pleasant aud happy
recollections and associations that we have formed
to our graves.
Mr.. BLISS of Washington, said
han baa, a.,
islature for five years have witues sed the clos
ing scenes of five different legislatures. But at
no time has the ceremonies been 50 impressive as
the ceremonies Of tonight had not intended
to participate in the proceedings this evening.
But feel that | should say few words ex-
presslve of my views at this time. The hour has
come when we are about say to each other
farewell. Most Of us met strangers; we part
as friends We may have differed. but we have
striven to discharge our duties honestly. consci-
cautiously. No fierce party spirit has engendered
any ill feeling towards each other. Our abors in
our respective committees have been performed
faithfully, patiently aud with all good fidelity. and
this will always carry with it its reward Let us
not forget what should be remembered with graf
itude TO the Great Glver of all good gifts that the
Angel of Death has not been permitted TO visit
our assembly. Oar intercourse so friendly, natu-
rally makes the hour OF parting one of sadness
MAY live and discharge our duties that
when 1.-THE inevitable hour which all alike await
shall come to each of NJ, we my IN ct it like one
who wrap, the drapery of his couch about him
and lies down to pleasant dreams
Mr. ADAMS of Deering, said:
Hr. CLERK Though my voice has not often
been he ari on this floor cannot allow the pres
en occasion to pass, lac as it is without express
ing my hearty concurrence 10 tue resolutions pre-
seated ard the rem made bl those who have
preccdt j me. Fuzzy are Just and have no doubt
meet the eurire app rotation of this House. Ii
have uot spoken much during the session, have
certainly been often er'ted listener, especially
while younger members have taken an active part
In DISCUSSIONS NV Young friends, Curran of
Calais, Moore of Thomaston. Moulton of Scar
boro, Psrtin of Arson, kmbsll of Waterford,
Webb OF Windham. and several others with whom
have less personal acquaintance, have displayed
a degree of ability and tact 10 debate, a csndor
and a straight forwsrdness of purpose which give
promise that they will be prJmi nent, honorable
aud influential in the affairs of State when those
who are older shall have passed from the stage of
active duty. They have, doubt not, a useful and
brilliant future before them. There is another
thing that has been exceedingly grAtifying-the
iDvariabe courtesy and good humor which have
characterized our proceedings during he session.
Our honored Speaker has been a conspicuous
ample in this regard; and every other officer of
the House and all its members have manifested
consideration for each other and for all which
could come only from native kindness of heart
and regard for the feelings well AS the rights
Of others. 1t Is thus that the session has been
made the treest from acrimony, and think can
safely say one of the most pleasant in personal
intercourse ever held in this hall And as it is
one OF the benign arrangements OF Providence
that memories which are pleasant shall endure,
while those OF an opposite character shall soon
pass away, we may be sure our recollectons of
the time spent here will remain fresh and green
while memory lasts. Life is succession OF meet
inS and partlngs. Our gathering here is soon to
be dissolved. There is probability that
shall all meet agaln-not 10 this world. But we
can have each other in kind remembia nce
return to our homes aud usual avocstons and
through the remainder Of ! fe, and if we strlve
to do our duty as we know it. and strive to know
it right, we can pursue the even tenor of our way
sustained by cheerful and abiding faith that the
good Father, who has benefcently and wisely pro-
vided for our well-beng here; ii we but improve
our opportunities, has with equal wisdom aud be-
neicence made provision for US in "thst sndiscov-
cred country from whose borne no traveller re-
turns." And if we so live, so perform our allotted
work, when the final summons comes, as it will
come TO US all sooner or later, it will have no ter
rois for us but on the contrary, with calm and
unfaltt ring trust can "wrap the drapeiy If our
couch about as and lie down TO pleasant
dreams"
| Mr.. KIMBALL of Waterford said
Mr.. CLERK and Gentlemen Of the House :-Yon-
der clock sdmonshes us that new day Is upon
us that are living on the I'D day OF February :;
the anniversary of the birth of the Father Of our
Country. What time m1re appropriate could there
be in which to end the 57th Legislature of Maine
What time more proper in which TO extend these
few brief moments the gavel will fall, which
will announce the dissolution of this body. We
shall return 10 families and friends, to those
whom we hold most dear. A pleasing thought.
Bat still, it is thought blunted with sadness
when recoect that these ties which we have
formed during the few brief weeks which have
passed will to a great extent be severed never
more to be united.
most heartily concur, Mr.. Clerk, in the various
resolutions which have been offered this evening
And to our honored Speaker, desire to extend
my sincere thanks for the uniform courtesy and
kindness with which have been treated by him
during the entire session. He leaves this House
with my best wishes. | trust that his onward
in life may be cast in the plesssntest spots
upon eartn, and that he may always meet the
hearty appreciation of his fellow men as deserved
ly as at the present time. And to each of the of
fcers of this House desire to express my thanks
for the uniform kindness with which l have been
treated. Some of them have known in years
past. And trust that they will concur with me
| when say that as the period Of acquaintance
| has been constant, so has our friendship been
strengthened. Aud to each and every member
upon this floor, de sire to say that hold them in
the kindest regards And trust that no word
has been uttered which has wounded any sensi-
b tive nature. trust that we all, in parting and
going to our respective homes, entertain for each
| other only feelings of the most kindly regards.