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

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IN the language of that passage:
while the waters of the rivers
Flow in channels deep and vide,
\ While the clouds from heaven descending
Hover round the mountain side;
While the stars are fed by heaven,
Dear 10 me, whate'r befall,
i he Your honor, name and praises.
/ Whatsoever land shall call"
Mr.. BR lwNE of Bow loinham, said
: Ur. Clerk" Rarely nor ofttmes truly doth man
pass Judgment on his brother" For he seeth
not the springs of the heart, nor hsA eth the reA-
sous of the mind" Thus saith the poet, aud thus
feel, we were members of this House situat.
ed at the opening of this session. Strangers for
the most part, coming fiOm the extremes of
our widely extended commonwealth, men of every
shade OF political ideas of every form OF religious
Dogma, men from the various walks of life. As
professions and lis trades. who can wonder that
As thoughts aud ideas gwen form IN express
sion, that they NAV have grated hai SHY upon the
sensiblliies, that they may have given Use TO
hastily formed conclusions as TO the character of
lndVi iuals. But after organization was effected,
duties which concerned the general welfare of
the people, threw the mbers into constant con-
act with each other, and we began to estimate
tie character Of our co laborers by truer lu-
stinct. And albeit extremes would meet in opin
ION and itsa>, there was an average action, as a
neutral Iriuc Pile evolved out OF the chaos of ex-
uemes, aud believe that average has been
/ right. We have learned to estimate the charact-
er OF our fellow workers, not SO much by their
apparent method of working, As by the evident
desire to do lght, to bring about results prayed
for by their const uencies through their repre-
I stntation.
The committee work unpleasant as some parts
of II, by its nsiure mus be,h done much to break
down the barriers OF separation and bring us into
closer relations of acqualnta IceshiP, and far
my experience has bee some of the friendships
TO med IN the committee room are among the most
est emed results of this session. And, here let
me say, that notwithstanding some Of the discus.
ars. l4s.sl
have at times waved warm, shall hear away with
me the kindest recOlleCtIons OF all, hopi ~ that
they too are ready TO forgive, and remember only
thai If we differed in opinion, we differed honest
~ aud submitted gracefully TO defeat at the hands
of the maj 1nty.
But, Mr.. Clerk, our lahors as legislators are for
this time done, and il cannot be hoped that we
hall all meet again. There il a sadness in these
parting scenes. tina tcnpcrs our Joy for our la
bors closed. We shull 20 home, each to pursue
his respective calling, aud these halls will know
many of as no mere forever. thought to-day as
| went through the committee rooms, now silent
an empty, how short seemed the time since they
were occupied by eager crowds If men, seeking
to give such expression to their views as would
beiconv ncing 10 the minds # tn Sc to whom ques-
ton. OF such momentous interest, were submitted
for srhitration-and as looked around
4 II felt like one who treads lone,
Some banquet hall deserted
Whose light, are fled, whose garlands
Dead, and all but he departed"
/ Mr.. ClerS | tender to Speaker my most
earnest thanks for all the kindness aud considera.
ton which at his hands have been the recipient
of, hoping that former acquaintance though
plea ant, has merged into one more valuable, one
that will never die while we may live. For his
impartial and honorable administration OF the du-
ties of his Office, | doubt not he wi carry with
him the most cordial thanks of all
And TO The other officers OF the House as well,
let me express my sincere thanks for uniform
kindness of treatment and consideration.
Ard. Afr lab I tn1ro
each one by the hand to say the parting good bye,
believe | am better Tor having formed such asso-
1 CiatiOns-and as the eyes moisten, and feel the
swelling up of those emotions that will not sti J.
feel that it is indeed good to thus meet for
time my brother. from all over the State albeit
the parting is sad.
"But soon, too soon we're put in pain,
To go our several ways again"
Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN of Portland said;
few times in my life have | seen the time
when | wished that possessed the power of
eoquence. Aud on this occasion | sincerely wish
it were in my power to thank honored
Speaker and all the other officers of this House. in
words flung 10 the occasion. | have wondered
heretofore why men desi to go to the Legisa-
ture. This W inter have learned why. 1t is on
account of the pleasant associations and the strong
friendships formed Is not that enough Isn't that
enough for any man to wish forf And | have
wondered why men strive to obtain the Speakers
chair | have learned why. 1t Is the same spirit
We manifest for our teachers in school and VIII ich
follows from childhood up. 1t follows us into
manhood; and as we grow in age it still clings to
us. Gail IT by whatever name you please. "A
rose" il is said, "by any other name will smell as
as sweet 1t is the same thing that follows us
from childho 3D. lore for our presiding officers. Is
it not enough for man to strive tor,-the love of
one hundred and fifty menf 1t seems to me it IS
enough. | wish | could say more. | wished
possessed eloquence. But what | lack in elo-
quence hope make up in sincere and heart
ielt thanks to all.
Mr.. WOODS OF Belfast said:
Mr.. CLERK You know, and the Speaker
know, have not taken much of the time of this
Legislature in speaking; but must beg permits
sion to say few words on this commendabe re-
solution before this pleasant sess ion comes to
close, and would say il meets my hearty concur
renee and approval During the two sessions in
which have had the acquaintance of our Speak
er, have felt under many obligations to him, and
to the other officers and members of this house /
wish to express my thanks for their uniform kind
ness to me during this session. And now are
about to return to our homes which is always
pleasant.
But when we come to say good bye,
We can scarcely tell why
1t brings moisture to the eye
So wish you all good bye.
Mr. STRICKLAND Of Bangor said:
Mr.. CLERK and Gentlemen -Ihe labors of the 9th
Legislature are over, aud the minutes of the ses-
sion are numbered. 1t gives me the utmost pleas
ure at this time to express nv fall appreciation
OF the tnfec fe5OutlOns tnht nave Oeen presented
to us tonight. fully coincide with the express
sions each of those resolutions convey. And |
here most heartily thank each and every member
and officer of this House for the uniform kind
ness and impartislity shown me a member Of
this body. Happy friendships have been formed
here. They Will be as lasting life Our con-
stituents have presented us with matters for legis-
lation. Each and all of us have entered into those
wants feengly, with life and with spirit With
out that spirit should be poor legislators. But
to night, sir, closes our labOrs, ana as we review
briefly the weeks that have passed here, !
+ think express only the feeling of each and every
member when | say that the kindnesses and
friendships that we have here cemented will fol-
low us through life. Whenever or wherever
meet any member of this House or any officer
connected with its deliberations shall greet you
most cheerfully as a friend.
Mr.. WEEKS of Augusta said:
| most cheerfully sguify my appreciation as to
TIE manner in which my friend, the Speaker, has
discharged his duties. | am satisfied he has
served acceptsbv to every member of the House.
Gentlemen, thank you for the courtesy you have
shown me, and trust the acquaintance L. have
made with you may be lasting.
Mr.. Bowers of Saco said:
Mr.. clerk II heartily concur in the resolution
, offered here tonight. / presume | express the
feelings of every member of this House when
say that for the last three four weeks we have
, been looking forward with lively anticipation to