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

been times in my lite when wished pos
sessed the power Of eloquence, aud on this
occasion | sincerely wish il were in my power
to thank cur honored Speaker and all the
officers Of this House in words fitting to the
occasion. And especially do l desire to
tender my earnest thanks TO the Speaker (not
as a matter Of custom or courtesy), but for
his wise and impartial rulings, and for his
kindly feeling and courtcsics, extended so
many times during the hours Of our heated
debates. And we pass the closing mo-
ments Of this session allow me to assure each
officer and member. that the recollections of
this winter just passed will be among the
pleasantest memories Of my life, and a. we
pass from these halls to the busy scenes Of
active life, wish you all many happy returns
of the same.
Mr.. HARRINGTON Of Fryeburg, rose and said !:
M. .Speaker.-This has been q remark able
Legislature. Underreal or imaginary wrongs
the people for the first time for many years
failed TO elect q Governor by the popular
vote, and hence the result that old things
have been done away and very many things
become new. New associations have there
fore been formed. Naturally the motives Of
members would be msjudged, and in view of
this, our labors would not be as profitable as
otherwise they might have been.
But, Mr.. Speaker, did not arise for the
purpose of discussing what we have or have
not done. Our work has been finished and
the people will judge of the usefulness of our
endeavors. /, however, deem I'll, fitting
opportunity to thank you gentlemen for your
kindness and forbearance toward me. We
have sometimes differed widely, and IL in
your opinion. | have over-stepped the bounds
of propriety in giving expression to my We've,
beg of you to attribute it TO the zeal have
for principles believed right instead Of any
unjust criticism of the opinions Of others.
Certainly have continued and formed ssso-
Citations, the recollection Of which will be
cherished and remembered when time shall
have touched us with it's cares and SORROWS.
To you, Mr.. Speaker, Clerk and Assistant
Clerk, would l could express in fitting
terms my appreciation Of your continued
courtesy and indulgence. Your lsbors and
anxiety have been great. And / should Be
unfaithful to my convictions Of duty, did
not n. this time say shat believe you have
discharged them faithfully and impartislly.
Neither am unmindful Of the duties Of the
Messenger. and Pages. desire TO bear wit
ness that you have labored hard and success
fully in your departments. You have my
sincere thanks for your kindness 10 me.
am not forgetful Of the obligation We owe the
Reporters, for the manner in which they have
by their careful reports assisted Us In the die
charge of our duties. One and all have my
best wishes for your future welfare.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
SPEAKER FRANK rose and said,
Gentlemen of the Houss Of Rspvsssatatires:
Let me assure you that nothing has given
me greater pleasure than to know, by the res
olutions you have passed, that the feeble o.
forts have made as your servant during this
session Of the Legislature have received your
appreciation. have, during this session, e.
deavored to act according to my sense Of right
and justice, and to be impartial in my rulings.
And though l may have failed in many par
ticulars, l am sensible Of your kind sympathy
for me in the discharge Of the duties, which,
during this session. have been attended with
no little difficulty. For this uniform kindness
and forbearance, permit me to tender 10 you
my sincere thanks, believe that l realize
that in this House, irrespective Of party.
have formed many warm and tender friend.
ships. trust that they will remsin With me
during the remainder Of my life. Gentlemen,
tits with the kindest wishes bid You goodbye
The Speaker Joined to the Senate committee
to wait on the Governor and inform him tina,
the Legislature was ready TO adjourn finally
Messrs. Dickey Of Fort Kent, Taylor Of Bid.
deford, kimball Of Bath, Goulding Of West
Watervlle, Perry Of Camden, Hurd Of North.
port and Cobb Of Gray.
Subsequently, Mr.. DICxsY reported that
the committee were informed by the Gov.
ernor's door-keeper, or his private secretary,
that he could not be seen under ffteen
minutes. The committee were then dis
charged.
On motion of Mr.. Yorxo Of Brunswick
the vote was reconsidered whereby the House
voted to adjourn finally at IL o'clock.
On motion of Mr.. KINBALL Of Bath, tha,
gentleman was charged with and conveyed q
message to the Senate, informing that branch
that the House was ready 70 adjourn finally
at IL. 20 O'Clock.
Mr.. WALLACE of Belfast could not nee the
necessity Of reconsiderng the vote fixing II
o'clock for an adjournment, and appointing
instead time which would expire in foul
minutes. The Governor has vetoed one pay
roll, and by . certain performance the Houss
had undertaken to get round il. The purpos,
of the Governor was to send in another veto
and the movement for speedy Adjournment
looked to him as though the House dare no
the Executive. He thought the proposed
course Of the House an insult to the Governor
Mr.. STYLES of Westbrook detested The idei
assumed in the position taken by. the las
speaker, that the House dare not meet tn
responsibility.
The following was received from she Gov
ernor;
Tothe Speaker ofthe House Of Rspvsssstdssvss
SIR: herewith return without my ap
prevail the resolve with accompanying &Ray
Roll. Ny reasons are sufficiently enuncie)et
in my communication TO you dated yesterday
The Roll now returned 10 equally . violation
of the law and the constitution.
Very respectfully,
ALoNzo GARcnLoN. Gseersey.
The SPEAKER.-The question 10, shall
this resolve be finally passed without the ap
prevail Of the Governor?
Mr.. DIcKEr hoped the House would plac,
itself on record to-day as yesterday upoa thi
question, and show the Executive that il be
lieves it has some rights to preserve for tn
people.
Mr.. YOUNG Of Brunswick, moved to table
He suggested that IL the House attempted 4
vote on the veto message it would have to b
by yeas and nays. the vote should show
no quorum present there could be no Ana
adjournment.
Mr.. WILSON Of Thomaston, suggested I,
the gentleman from Belfast, Wallace] tina
laying the resolve on the table would b,
equivalent to its defeat II would not, il
that case, become . law. II the yeas ant