Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-03-03
THE HOUSE.

SOFA legislature Is now maUuer OF history,
both houses having adjourned sine die, and
many members having already departed
for their homes. The house was called to-
gether promptly at 10 a. N. yesterday by
Speaker Fletcher, with an unusually large
attendance for the closing proceedings,
comparatively few seats being unoccupied,
and the members appearing remarkably
fresh, considering the very long and ia
tiguing sessions of the previous day.
AS usual with the closing morning session
of the last day, when the principal bust
ness is confined to the passage of com
plimentary resolutions and maintaining
the organization until the bills passed are
properly enrolled and signed, the pro-
ceedings were at times of the frivolous and
burlesque order, interspersed with that
grave and dignifed consideration of mat
ters pertaining to their legislative duties
BETTING the representatives of a
great state, and the bestowal of
those testimonials of kindly regard and
friendship, which in the present instance,
found most generous and appropriate
manifestation.
Rev. Dr.. Dana, who has SO faithfully and
acceptably served as chaplain during the
session, inaugurated the era of good feel
ing which prevailed throughout the closing
hours, by urshing up TO the speakers desk
just prior to the house being called to
order, as his good bye to that officer,
tasteful and rich collection of flowers
- IL.
followed with a few most happy
words to the officers and members before
proceeding with the closing devotional
exercises of the session, saying in sub
stance:
"Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen: Before
conducting for the last time the devotions
of this house, may l be permitted in a
word, to make my Acknowledgements to it
and to you its members for the uniform
attention and respect accorded me as
chaplain. The position and its duties 1
have found increasingly pleasant, while to
you l trust the service l have been in your
name appointed to render has not been de-
void of profit. Exposed to criticism with
in and without this house, as you have all
been, it is not unlikely I have not suited all.
l can assure you, however, two things l
have sedulously sought to observe-that is
to be brief and to refrain from speech
making in my prayers. shall value the
friendships formed with many of you, and
remember with pleasure the service have
shared with you here.
And now most earnestly invoke upon
you all the benedictIons of heaven as you
return to-day to your homes, and resume
the usual duties of your various callings
from which for season you have been
withdrawn"
These remarks were followed by reading
an appropriate passage of scripture and
an earnest prayer and benediction.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Under the order of resolutions, Mr.. Hills
resolution as amended was taken up and
passed, voting SO to members for post
age. Resolutions were also passed voting
5000 to L. A. Normandie and 800 to Burt
Chichester for services for enrolling bills,
and$l50 to assistant clerk for extra services
in transcribing the journal. Several at
tempts were made to vote extra pay to
other house employees, but without success.
Under this order also, Mr.. Bobleter
called upon tho temperance committee to
report the high license bill, so that tle
house could have a square vote on the sub
ject, and Mr.. Emery offered a resolution
condemning the course of the Ramsey
county delegation in endeavoring to
thwart the will of the majority by efforts
to prevent the appropriation Of $4,000 for
the use of the market house.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Mr.. Hicks rising to question of privi-
lege, said he had a most worthy matter TO
present, and he hoped it would be unani-
mously ratified by the house. Members of
the house five years ago would recollect
the constant attendance of most worthy
gentleman. For some reason it appears
hs was never paid any mileage. Ever
since be has been urging me to right his
wrong. Now he announces he will be sat
isfed if paid only one way, and as
the house seems to be in
a liberal mod, offer this resolution. The
resolution instructed the chief clerk to
draw his order in favor of G. W. Mcintyre
for twenty cents. All who know our
Charley, and remember the session of
five years ago, will appreciate the resolu-
ton. 1t is safe to say he will let Col.
Hicks alone in the future on the subject
of mileage.
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS-.
Mr.. Gregory, of Saltwater, presented q
memorial to congress drawn in due form,
for an appropriation of $4,000 for
a bridge across the st. Croix river oppo-
site Marine Mills, which was passed by a
regular yea and nay vote, duly authenti-
Gated by the officers and sent to the senate,
which promptly passed it and returned it,
also duly authenticated. Mr.. Brown, of
Blue Earth, having voted for the memo
rial, Mr.. Emery raised the point of order
that it was unconstitutional for that gen
tleman to vote aye on an appropriation
bill, point that was highly relished.
PRESENTATIONS.
At this time Speaker Fletcher approached
Hon. Jas. Smith, Jr., who was temporarily
occupying the chair, and presented that
gentleman, on behalf of the members, with
an elegant gold headed ebony cane,accom-
panying the presentation with few pleas
ant words, as follows:
''Mr. Smith: On behalf of your associate
members of the house, L am dele
gated to present you this elegant
cane as a small token of the respect al
bear you. 1t bears this inscription: Hon
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