Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-06
legislative Proceedings.
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Mr.. vtNroN read from Cushing's Manual
to sustain the action Of the Senate.
Mr.. Com Of AndroscOggin moved that the
old committee to wait upon the Governor be
discharged and that new one be appointed.
Mr.. VIsToH Of Cumberland, objected to
this. He said that the Governor had been
waited upon once and had said nothing. They
were not required to 90 again.
Mr. Com withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Vxrox of Cumberland presented the
following:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Senate be
rendered to Samuel w. Lane, Esq, Secreta-
~, and Charles W. Tilden, Assistant Sec
rotary, for the impartial manner in which
they have discharged their duties during the
session.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr. RoBRRrs Of Waldo, said: 1t 10 not
pleasant thing to say goodbye. 1t 10 sad to
do anything for the last time. 1t is especial
ly sad to sever the friendships and pleasant
ties that have characterized the members of
this body. came here . new member hav-
ing had no previous legislative experience.
NY prejudices were established and my judg-
ments were fixed. But although in . party
with a minority of members, have recog-
nixed scarcely any political difference in
treatment from members Of the board and
from the rulings Of the President. On many
questions have found myself voting with my
political opponents. When came into this
chamber knew but few Of its Senators, my
colleague, Mr.. Ellis, whom the Lewiston
Journal calls the watch dog Of the treasury,
the honorable Senator from Cumberland, Mr..
vinton. whom I had seen in my rambles
about Gray. have often voted with him on
questions and have often differed from him
in my views, but his actions have been hon.
est and for the benefit Of the State.
No one thing has happened here this winter
which will cause any unpleasant feelings in
my mind. There 10 not one member Of the
board but that when / meet him can gladly
extend to him my hand with the warmest
friendship. Ny associations have been the
kindest and 90 away from this chamber with
the best Of feelings to every member; and to
the President of the Senate especially, l wish
to testify that his rulings have been fair. i'm
patial, honorable and not biased by political
motives. And Mr.. RoBERrs then presented
the following:
Resolved, That the most cordial thanks
of the Senate are due and are hereby rendered
to Hon. J. Manchester Haynes, for the very
able, courteous, and impartial manner in
which he has discharged the duties Of pre-
siding officer of this body during the session
now about to close, and that we shall hold in
grateful remembrance the kindness and gen.
tlemanly bearing he has manifested In all his
intercourse with its members, officially and
socially.
Mr.. THOMAS said:
Mr.. Secretary: most heartily concur in
the sentiments of the resolution just offered.
This session has been distinctively one OF
hard work, but our ardu0us labors have been
lightened and facilitated by the uniform con-
sideration and urbanity which our President
has exercised towards every Senator in this
chamber. For myself this session has been
q pleasant one. Here / End many with
whom have served in former years in the
other branch Of this Legislature, compatriots
in many we'll fought field and we'll won
victory in the House Of Representatives in
days gone by. Here And, in the Nestor of
the Senate Mr.. Barker an old tent mate.
one with whom have camped in the great
forests Of Northern Maine. We have silent
under the same blanket by the same camp
fire, while the sparks coursed upwards
through the dark tall pine tops and were lost
amid the stars of heaven.
Here, too, ut the beginning Of the session
found strangers, but you are strangers no
longer, for ~ time wore on have learned to
appreciate and respect you, and now feel
can cali every Senator . friend. And after
all 10 not the formation and cementing OF
friendship the chief and most lasting gain OF
this session to each Senatorf
In another hour the session Of the 58th
Legislature Of Maine will have ended; this
pleasant hall, which has echoed 30 long with
GU. voices, will know US mo more forever, 4"
the laws we have passed 70 forth for veal or
woe, to stand or be repealed; this very CAPT
toll Of granite will ct last crumble under the
hand Of time, but the friendships formed