Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-04
SENATE.
Senator Bay ard offered the following, which

Resolved, That the thanks of the Senate of the
United states are due and are hereby rendered 10
the Hon. David Davis, senator from Illinois, for
the courteous, impartial aud able manner in
which he has presided over their deliberations and
fulfilled the duties OF president pro tenn. OF the
Senate.
Senator Tabor presented the credentials OF
bis successor as senator from Colorado, Thos.
NJ. Bowen.
Senator Brown presented the credentials
of Alfred H. Colquitt, senator elect from
Georgia.
Senator Plumb called up the bill directing
the Postm aster General 10 readjust the sala-
ries of certain postmasers. Passed.
At II o'clock Senator Davis, president pro
tenn. OF the Senate, in resigning tn At office
pursuant 10 notice given some days since, de-
livered the following address:
SENATORS Gratitude fails to express the feeling
which nerves me in responding to the generous
expressions in the resolution you have adopted
AS the presiding officer of this honored body, 1
have received courteous cooperation from both
sides and constant kindness in the discharge of
my ottcial duties and in personal intercourse,
the Obligations imposed by these acts the more so
as entered upon the duties of the chair almost a
stranger to parliamentary practice. Six years
conferred upon me the trust which is about to ex-
pire by constitutional limitation neither sought
about by diff rent elements. Political con-
victions have separated me from the
two great parties, and have subjected
my actions here and elsewhere to the criticism of
the organs of both organizations public man
who steps ontside the regular party lines is ex-
posed to Misrepresentation of his motiy& and to
| the charge of weakness in his conduct. He gains
little credit for the moral courage of selfassertion
and none for casting aside ambition in the defense
of his principles. In legislating have sriven to
consider matters solely with reference TO the pub
| lie good, and without the least regard to their
| political paternity. Above and beyond all other
| objects my great aim has been to extinguish the
strife of sections and to the Union restored in
| deur. Thank God that happy day has at last
/ come. North and South are only geographical
expressions. Fifty millions of free, happy and
| prosperous people rejoice in a reunited country
| strengthened by the sternest of human trials
sna carry away with R and Cherish as ,3see
1t will be constant pleasure to reflect upon that
no jar has disturbed the administration of my
high office. now resign, bidding an affectionatt
farewell to every member of the Senate and every
| officer connected with 1t.
Senator Anthony offered resolution de.
claring Senator Edmunds, senator from the
State of Vermont, elected president pro tenn
of the Senate.
Senator Pendletou moved to amend SO Al
to make the resolution apply 20 Thomas F
Bayard, senator from the State of Della
| ware.
The amendment was lost, and Senator Ed
munds wss then elected. The secretary
having announced the result, requested Sen
aAOAs AullOuy obu ~ COuOuCL Din
10 the chair, and they did SO. Senator Ell
munds, standing by the clerks desk, said:
sKNAToRs-I beg to thank the Senate sincerel,
for the honor 1t has conferred upon me, and Il
say shall discharge the duties imposed will
| fidelity. As think that under the law ought d
take the oath of Office. ak the senator iron
! Rhode Island, the eldest senator present, to sd
minister 1t.
Senator A-ls.yry administered the oatl
and Senator Edmuuds then took the chair
. hnktfllap tba
Commerce, made report on the river aDc
harbor bill, stating mat owing to want O
time 10 examine and consider properly tn,
numerous items in tie bill, they did not fee
justified in recommending its passage. o.
the other hand, il view of the great import
i. snce of the annual appropriation for the i'm
, proysment of the waterways of the country
az q protection against the oppressive actor
of railroad companies, the committee did no
a feel justified in retaining The bill in theil
: possession and TINS preventing sction by tb,
( Senate, aud therefore reported it back fol
n such action az the Senate might deem proper
e Senator Ingalls, moved lhal the report b,
I printed, aud that it lie on the table until 10
e norrsw. AgRed to.
!, The bill for ne relief Of the German Ma
4 lionai Bank OF Louisville passed.
J, Senator Hale reported the deficiency ap
;. preparation bill, and the Senate proceeded
o 10 consider it.
i The bill was debated at sooe length, an,
finally passed as amended. Among tn
amendments is one allowing Charles "a
Reed pay for his services in defending Gui
teau.
c Senator wiudOm Presented the credeSssal
of his successor, Dir. sabiu, elected senate
from Minnesota.
The House bill 10 afford assistance al
lie relief 10 Congress and the executive depar
n ments in the investigation Of claims and a
te maRds against the avernmeu, was taken u
err sa4essed. Recess.
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