The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12

the oath was administered to him By ths Presi-
dent pro temp0re.
senator Edmunds now turned TO the front and
Senators. we are now close upon another
epoch In the course Of the republic under the
Constitution. This brief period OF our national
existence has, by exertion. 90 ordinate forces
national, and State systems. brought the expert
meft Of q free, social. and political gover nment
TO an established and secure triumph. ! think
may safely say for ms all that we believe the
long years to come In the future OF the republic
will more and more increase the leace, liberty
order, and security OF all the people of our
country; but, perhaps, II may not be improper
for me to say that In view OF our re-
cent experiences, IL may be doubted whether
Congress can congratulate itself on being the
best example Of legislative body conducting
its business with that deliberate and timely
diligence which Is the inseparable handmade of
wisdom and justice As well in the making as In
the administration OF laws 1t IL. think. an
evil of large and growing proportions that
measures OF the greatest Importance, requiring
much time FOR proper examination and discus
80 late that IL il not possible to deal with them
intelligently. and which we are tempted-over-
t tenn fearmto enact into laws in the
and reflection viii take care that the re-
public suffer no detrment. The Chair has
have kindly adopted concerning the admins
tration OF his duties and he begs to express sim
cerely his gratitude for 1t. III, In the course of
the execution of his duties, he has tas sometimes
Senator officer of the Senate, he can truly say
he has not Intentionally given offense to any
one. and In closing this session of the Senate he
assures every senator, whether retiring con-
tinuing in public duty. that he wishes for him
every friendly good wish. and hopes that he
may long enjoy all the happiness that can be
realized by citizen or Senator. He now declares
the Senate adjourned"
Vice President Hendricks now took the gavel
and called the Senate TO order In extra session
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, following
which the Vice President made brief address
The new Senators were sworn in, and, after
reading the message OF the President convenipg
the Senate, a procession was formed and filed
toward the platform on the central portico of
the Capitol. 1t was In the following order
Marshal of the District OF Columbia and Mar
shall OF the Supreme Court, ex-Presidents and
ex-Vice presidents, the Supreme Court. Sergeant
alarms OF the Senate. Committee of
Arrangements, President and President
elect, Vice President and Secretary of the
Senate members Of the Senate, the Diplomatic
Corps, heads OF departments, retired Generals of
the army, Lieutenant General of the army, the
Admiral Of the navy. and the officers of the
army and navy who by name have received the
thanks OF Congress- members of the House OF
Representatives and members-e elect, Governors
and ex- Governors Of States, officers of the Sen
ate and officers OF the House. Representatives,
and all other persons who have been admitted
to the floor of the Senate chamber. followed by
those who have been admitted to the galleries.