Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-06

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is entitled TO respect, and vet il should not
control the action of members honestly diff
fering. Respecting, therefore, the opinions
Of all, and not intending nor rejecting dis
respect on any, introduced this order, il be-
ing, in my opinion all that is necessary. the
appropriation for pay rolls having been
passed in the general appropriation bill.
was under the impression yesterday that
the pay roll resolve was the only means of
making an appropriation for these pay
ments. Learning from the Finance commit
tee that the appropriation was otherwise
made, can see no necessity, as the law
stands, for pay roll resolve, and all that is
required is this simple order. | hope the
order will receive passage.
Mr.. STILES of Westbrook, thought the prop
osition before the House, was perfectly fair
and right We have absolutely no case, un-
less we stick to our former action.
Mr.. LOCKE Of Portland. didn't believe in
accusing the legislature of attempting to set
trap for the Governor. TWAS safe course
for the members to draw their salary and
leave their mileage until the question was de-
cided by the Supreme Judicial Court.
Mr.. YorNG of Brunswick, thought the
House had a right even TO differ with the
Governor, If they could do it respectfully.
The order was passed.
Mr.. DANA of Portland, presented the fol-
lowing order:
Ordered That message he sent TO the
Senate informing that branch, that the House,
having disposed of all business before it, is
ready to adjourn without day at II o'clock
noon.
The order was passed. and Mr.. Dana was
charged with the message TO the Senate.
Mr. DANA of Portland, presented the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That the thanks of the members
Of this House are hereby rendered to b. l..
Staples, Clerk, and W. +. Gibbs, Assistant
Clerk, for the courteous and able manner in
which they have discharged the arduous and
responsible duties of their respective stations.
The resolution received a unanimous pas
sage.
Mr.. TRrEwoRrnY Of Orono presented the
following:
Resolved, That the thanks of the members
of this House are due and are hereby ten
dered to Asa Atwood, Messenger, Jesse II.
Cook, Assistant Messenger, W. H. Smith
Folder, and 4. 4. sullivan and Burt An
drews, Pages, for the faithful and impartial
performance of their duties during the pres
ent session.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
Mr.. LOCKE of Portland said
Mr.. Clerk and Gentlemen of the House -
forward to the time when we could complete
our legislative duties, and go to our several
homes. 1t has come-and while we look
forward to the pleasure of meeting those at
home, we still linger here, 10th to part
with our friends and acquaintance, and
those whom we have learned to respect in
this Hall. Times of parting like this are
not pleasant; as we take each other by the
hand and say Good bvc." we are told there
by that many of us will probably never meet
again, that the brief acquaintance and
friendships here formed must here end, except
as they live in memory.
| We came here strangers, with antagOnis-
tic views, backed by party prejudice. We
part Misunderstanding, | trust. an honest re-
| spect for each others opinions. We have
differed on many questions, but that was to
be expected
As Representatives, we have endeavored to
discharge our duties and labors honestly and
faithfully and though party strife and per-
sonal feeling may at times, in the heat of de-
bate have caused some sharp repa,1ee, no i'll
feeling has thereby been engendered, and We
part friends.
May the memories which are pleasant en-
dure, and all others fade away and vanish as
the dew before the morning sun.
My acquaintance with the members of this
House has been pleasant, and though brought
more closely in contact with some than Others
shall ever have and hold the kindest remem-
brance of all with whom | have here become
associated.
thank you, gentlemen of the House, for
the uniform kindness and courtesy have
ever received from your hands, and in part
ing. can but wish you "God speed"
And to you our honored Speaker, l ten
der my sincere congratulations for the sue
cess which has attended you in presiding over
our deliberations, and especially my thanks
! for the kindness and uniform courtesy | have
received at your hand, and know l express
the sentiment of this House when say
May your future be bright and prosperous
Heavens blessings attend you, and when
your earthly work is done, may you receive a
crown Of rejoicing, which shall continue
when time shall be no more.
Mr. LOCKE then sent to the Clerks desk
the following:
Resolved, That, fully approaching the diff
fcultes and perplexities attending the faith.
full discharge Of the duties of Speaker, We
hereby tender to Hon. Melvin p. Frank our
thanks for the able, faithful and impartial
manner in which he has performed those du.
ties and for the kindly indulgence always
manifested in his treatment of the members
of this House.
Mr.. DICKRY of Fort Kent said
Mr.. Clerk; l fully concur in the senti
ments embodied in the resolution, and move
that they be entered on the records
Mr.. PERRY of Camden, said:
Mr.. Speaker The hour Of separation, which
is always tinged somewhat with sadness, has
come. We met as strangers from the differ
ent sections of the State, but part as ac
quaintances and friends, severing, probably
forever, the pleasant associations which have
bound us together here. We go to resume
our life work at home. but shall ever carr,
with us memories which, like shadows, will
deepen as the days go by. Others will come
here and take up the duties Of future years
unmindful, perhaps. of us, yet we as bod,
will move on to the unknown future, carrying
our identity with us. We shall, in our feel
ings, always remain the same, never growing
old:
''But time is fastening on, and we,
What our fathers are, shall be-
Shadow shapes of memory
Let us hope that individually our paths, al
though diverging. may be alike in one re.
spect, viz such as will secure to us and our,
the sumnnm bonum Of our existence for all
time; and when our own star shall set al
lifes close, may it set as sets the morning