Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-03-22


fer TO the subsequent acts of either party. 1t
was certainly one of the most remarkable
scenes through which men are wont
10 pass. The feeling was one of in
tense anxiety and alarm. Men sand
if this contingent scheme succeeds,
elections are farce. and popular government
a failure. ] confess to an indulgence in those
fearful apprehensions, and wondered wheth-
er the great Washington had lived in vain,
whether Lincoln's noble life and martyrs
death was for naught. feared the old Shin
of State would founder and go to pieces in
the storm which seemed TO be bursting upon
her. But thank Heaven these fears were
dispelled, and the old Ship of State has
sailed grandly through the storm, safely past
the breakers into the broad ocean Of Peace.
And now. "snil on, o. Ship of State.
''Sail on, q Union, strong and great
Humanity with all it, fears
With all the hopes Of future years
Il hanging breathless on thy fatei
We know what Master laid thy keel,
What workmen wrought thy ribs OF steel.
Who made each mast and sail. and rope.
What anvis rang, what hammer beat
In what forge and what heat,
Were shaped the anchors of thy hope.
Fear not each sudden sound and shock,
'Tis of the wave and not the rocki
'Tis but the Tapping OF the sail
And not n rent made by the gale
In spite Of rock and tempest roar.
In spite Of false lights on the shore
Sail on, nor fear TO breast the seas,
Our hearts. our hopes are all with thee'
Our heart, our hopes. our prayers our tears,
Our faith triumphant DER our fears
Are all with thee.-are all with thee.
Mr.. DINGLEY of Androscoggin, said:
Mr.. SEcRETARy--l most heartily concur in
the sentiments expressed in the resolution.
The position of President of the Senate is
one of responsibility; to perform the duties
acccptably requires skill, ability and patience.
Our presiding officer possesses these quail
tics he has discharged the duties to the ac-
ceptance Of all. Our duties for the session
are ended; whether what We have done will
meet the approval of our constituents re-
mains to be seen. 1t Is of the greatest i'm
portance to us to feel that our own conscience
approves what VIC have done.
Parting among friends is always sad, but
still more sad would 1t be if we parted other
wise than as friends. Our debates may have
been earnest, but they have not been acrimo-
Nous. know of no Senator who will carry
away any unkind feelings toward another.
Happy is it that we can thus part.
/ return to you, Mr.. President, to you, Mr..
Secretary. and to all of the officers of tho
Senate, my gratefu. Acknowledgements for
your kindness, and extend to you all. Sena-
tors, the hand of friendship, and wish you a
safe return to your homes.
Senator PATTEN said:
Senators at this board, permit to say that
the association with you for the past few
weeks has been of a pleasurable nature, and
be assured that as one of your number re-
tire from this chamber with the kindliest feel
ings towards you all. 1t will be with pleas
ure that l shall ever speak of your worth as
citizens and Legislators, for the good of the
State. Though we may have often differed
in opinion upon measures before MS, still !
can truly say that impute that difference to
an honest difference of opinion, all aiming At
the common good of the State. And in part.
ing let me again say that shall carry your
names in memory's keeping down the decliv-
ity Of life, ever to speak Of you in all the
walks Of life, as men worthy of the respect
and honor of your constituency that sent you
here. May you all return to your homes in
! safety and receive the encomiums Of praise
you SO richly deserve. In parting, gentle.
men. permit me to give you all q hearty
good bye.
Mr.. ELLIS said:
Mr.. PREsIpExT: The time for separation
draws near-that time which brings the bet
ter part of our natures to the front-the time
when all bitterness and party feelings are
forgotten, and we meet on a common level
with none but the most kindly feelings fol
| all. / cannot leave the Senate without ex
pressing my heartfelt thanks to the President
and all the officers of this body for their gen
tlemanly bearing and kindness toward me
and shall ever entertain the most kindl,
feelings toward every member and officer o
| this body.
Mr.. BRADFORD said:
Mn. SECRETARY: Before giving the fina
shake of hands I must speak heart senti
ments. We came here strangers, generally
to each other. taken from our several voca
tons to perform duties that will be scruti
nized. Have we been honest: Let no Sen
ator point the finger: but each and every on
return home rejoicing with conscious pride
placing ourselves again to the task Of doin1
good within our several home spheres. I par
with You. Senators, hoping destiny may cal
us individually together, knowing that only
higher chamber can convene US collectively
Mr. President, met you stranger; par
assuring you that good Judgment. manlines
and kind -heartedness has added one to tn
4 many whose praises love TO speak.
| The resolution offered by Mr.. THoxPso
i was unanimously adopted, the vote bein
taken BY rising.
/ Mr.. LOCKE. President Of the Senate, n
sponded as follows:
SENATOR'S IT he 18th Legislature Of Main
is drawing to = close. Its acts and delibers
tions will soon be remembered among tn
things Of the past, and the pages NJ the jouI
nal Of this Senate will be the only record q
; our doings here. except a. they live in men
ory. This will ever remain . memorabI
legislature. The stirring scenes attendin
its organization are indclibly impressed upo
our minds. The fierce conflict Of opinion
, that then ragged, not only here in Augustl
but throughout this State and the Union vi
! never be forgotten.
/ Republicanism vas on trial. II was n,
, simply struggle TO ascertain which Of t~
political parties should win; bat whether os
} governments, - constituted, was establish<
; and founded upon Arm basis. viz. the vi
Of The people; whether il coald Stand the te
> ] Of The reAner's fre, aad eone ous u IL es'