Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-26

Scenes Especial Correspondence JOURNAL AND COURIER
 HARTFORD, March 25, 1880.
 This being the day fixed upon for final ad journment a large number of spectators were drawn towards the Capitol in anticipation O the event. The galleries in both houses wer' well filled with ladies and Rentlsmen, while oE the floor all the surplus chairs and settses wer' occupied by visitors. Those who gathered with the idea that the old custom of present ing watches, rings and other valuables to the presiding officers and clerks would be ob- served, were doomed to disappointment Nothing of this kind was done, but instead complimentary resolutions to those officers were presented, and being heartily endorsed by prominent members of both parties were passed unanimOuAly.
 The Senate.
 When the Senate was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Gallup 1t was observed that every Senator, together with the prest- dent, chaplain, clerk, messengers, doorkeep- CTS and reporters had been provided witt handsome button hole bouquets Inquiry led to the information that the generous donor of these floral offerings was Senator Cos, the president pro tenn. of the Senate.
 After prayer by Chaplain Ford the closing business of the session proceeded as follows Bill providing for a commission to cause 0 complete Reodetic or trigonometrical survey of the State and report to the next Gensral Assembly, and appropriating $10,00 for the work, came from the House passed. The Senate voted to adhere to it's former action continuing to the next General Assembly.
 The bill incorporating the Haddam Village Improvement Society was continued to the next General Assembly.
 ftaa khn ITC- agreeing vote of the two houses relating to an appropriation for improvement of ths Capitol grounds, stated that he should have reported yesterday that the committee had agreed on $25 GOO for this purpose.
 Senator Pagan introduced a resolution ot thanks to ths clerk for tho able and efficient manner in which he has discharged his duties Remarks in favor of the resolution were madt by Senators Pagan, Brewster, Colt and Buck and the resolution passed unanimously.
 Clerk Warner replied briefly, returning thanks for the kind expressions of the Sena tors. He said the session to him had been an exceedingly pleasant one. The resolution pre- sented to him was the greatest reward tha' anyone could receive for faithful services Turning to the president he thanked that off cer for the kindness be had ever displayed to- wards him in the discharge of his duties.
 House bill No. 86, annulling the charter of certain joint stock companies, came from tht
 
 which the Senate concurred in. At 1O:55 a recess was taken until 11:45.
 The Senate resumed business at 11:40.
 Resolution incorporating the Haddam Vii lage Improvement Society came from ths House on disagreeipg vote and a committee of conference was asked for. The Senate re considered it's action and concurrsd with the House in passing the bill.
 Resolution rtgrettipg the absence of Sena tor Spencer during the session, and express ing wish for his speedy restoration to health, was presented by Senator Hoyt who remarked upon the resolution.
 Senators Pagan, Coe, Buck and Patton also made pleasant remarks regarding Senator Spencer. The resolution passed unanimously The bill concerning the cultivation of oys- ters camo from the House amended by strik- ing out the first four sections. The Senate reconsidered and concurred with the House.
 At 1915 8 recess was ordered until 1925.
 At 12.35, committee from the House, con. sistipg of Messrs. Stanton of Hartford and Morris of New Haven, announced that the House had concluded its business and wal ready to receive the Senate in joint conven tiop.
 President Gallup informed the committee that he Senate would meet the House in joint convention at once.
 The committee from the House than re- tirsd, and immediately after the Senators formed in doublefilr, and preceded by the ven ersbie Lieutenant Governor, proceeded to tht House. followed by the messengers, door keepers and reporters.
 Tine House.
 The House was called to order at 10:45 Speaker Marcy in the chair. Prayer was of fered by Chaplain Sage.
 The House, on motion of Mr. Stanton, ot Hartford, conOurred with the Senate in the in definite postponement of the resolution order ing an investigation of the affairs of the Atlas Fire Insurance Company of Hartford also ir the indefinite postponement of the resolution ordering survey of the State.
 Mir. Hollistsr, of Litchdeld, was called tc the chair
 MT. Morris, of Bridgeport, offered resolu- tion thapking the Speaker of the House, Hon Dwight Marcy, for the faithful courteous, dguifsd and impartial manner which has un. ifUrmly distinguished him in the discharge oi the duties of presiding officer during the pres ent session.
 Mir. Morris spoke on tho resolution, warmly eulogiziDg the Speaker and favorably com menting on the work of the session. He was followed by Nr. Stanton of Hartford, Mr Wilcox of MiddletoWn, and MT. Mitchell o1 New Britain, all of whom sustained the reso lution in able speeches. The resolution wat then passed unanimously by standing vote
 Resolutions were offered by Mir. Colyer, oi Darien, ordering the Speakers photograph tc be placed in the Speakers room, and also pre- senting him with the block and Ravel at the Speakers desk. Both were passed.
 Messrs. Stanton, of Hartford, and MT Morris, of Bridgeport, were appointed com mittee to escort the Speaker from his room tc the chair. During their absence MT. Morris of New Haven, offered a resolution extending the thanks of the House to the clerks. Clinto1 Spencer and Charles Perrin, for their courte- ous and efficient service during the session The resolution was unanimously passed.
 The Speaker on being escorted to his chail was received with rounds of applause. Aftel 1t hRd subSided MT. Hollister presented hin with the resolution passed during his absence from the House. In presenting the resolu tion Mir Hollister made a brief but very com plimentary address.
 Speaker Marcy appropriately replied and ir closing said: In parting with the House would express my sincere respect and friend ship for every member and wish all success and prosperity in the future.
 Joint Conventions.
 At 12:4O the Senate assembled in convention with the House, the latter body rising to re- ceive the Lieutenant Governor and Senators. The president of the Senate took the chair, and appointed Senator Coe and Representa-. tives Carpenter, of Norwich, and Hollister, of Litchfield, to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the two houses were ready tc meet him in joint convention. The commit teO performed the duty assigned them and al 12:50 Governor Andrews entered accompanied by his executive secretary, Adjutant General Harland, Secretary of State Torrance and Sheriff Seymour Of Hartford county.
 Prayer was offered by Chaplain Sage, after which Governor Andrews addressed the con vention as follows:
 Mir. President and Gentlemen
 I congratulate you on the close of you, lsbors At the end of this, the second annu al session of the General Assembly in this building, can safely congratulate the State that the traditions of the new Capitol are sc happily begun. These two sessions will, II many respects, be model for all their sue cessors For candor, for entire freedom from party spirit, for zeal and for fidelity to the public welfare their example will be worthy ot emulation. During the session now closing you have completed body of enactmentl which, ss a whole, I am sure will compare ia vorably with the work of any former Legisla ture, and some of which are of conspicuous importance. For these and for many of tht things you have omitted you deserve well O. your constituents and of the State The kind Illness of your association here must give tC your separation tinge. Whatever there ii of this feeling with you, it will be alleviatsc by the reflection that your labors have besl conscientiously performed.
 Mir. President, Senators and Representative T am sincerely grateful to you for the gener ous cooperation which you have at all tims afforded me. You have made my official du