Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-09

1 mixture of good nature, wit and humor, run
| ming through the whole, which has served to
subdue the angry pillows of passion. 90 that
nov in this sad parting hour, our better na-
lures, commingling calmly, lie as placid, re-
fleeing a diviner love. as did the ancient
Gennesaret. when the Master awaking said,
peace, be still. .,.,,.s.zs -,s-s,,- s,y
| should do violence to my own feelings if
I should permit this interesting opportunity
to pass without expressing my admiration of
the uniform urbanity, courtesy, impartiality,
great ability and unwonted kindly bearing of
our estimable speaker both towards me per-
sonally. and towards all the members of this
House, while discharging the OuerOus duties
which have devolved upon him. He has been
willing to couple his experience with the in
experience of the new members, thus con-
tributlng to the development of the latent tai
ent of this body which otherwise would have
remained silent. Nor would fail to express
my thanks to the Clerk and Assistant clerk
for the patience and willingness they lave
manifested at all times to answer kindly all
inquiries relating to the business of the
House, in their keeping. We have also
found the Messengers, as well as the sprightly
little Pages,vying with each other to prompt
ly meet our numerous drafts upon their at
tention and patient service. And it affords
me the greatest pleasure te bear my testimo-
nv to the uniform kindly feelings which have
characterized the conduct of the majority of
this House towards the minority and in a
special manner towards me, personally.
I shall cherish your many friendly acts with
the liveliest interest through the remainder
of life's short journey. From all the officers
and members of this House part with the
kindliest feelings, and bid you all an affec-
tionate farewell, with the hope for a reunion,
| hon fai hot
cline in the long hereafter, where the pain
of parting with cherished ones will never be
felt, but where these heaven-born feelings
| will be rekindled.
| Now, as we separate. no more to meet upon
earth, desire to do justice not only to my
own feelings, but believe it to be in accord
with the sentiments of the minority of this
House, as well as that of the majority, by
asking permission, Mr.. Clerk, to Law upon
your table the following resolve, and l would
ask that the question upon its adoption be
taken by rising:
Resolved, That the thanks of this House
are hereby rendered to the Hon. Charles Ham,
lin for the able, impartial and dignified man
ner in which he has discharged the duties of
his Office as Speaker of this House.
Mr.. Mattocks of Portland said:
Mr.. Cerk-I rise to second the resolution
presented by the gentleman from Kennebunk-
port and in so doing, think but echo the
sentiment of every member of this House in
saving that the promptness with which BUSH
ness has been dispatched in so excellent a
manner, and with which our proc ,edngs have
been conducted, are due in a great measure
to the fidelity, zeal and ability displayed by
our Speaker. Called upon to fill an Office
which has been honored in years past by
some of the most distinguished men of this
SfnHn l,Dh na h,o,,
and nntirng zeal, and a ready skill in dispos-
ing of the matters which have occupied the
members of this House, and 1 think l may
safely say that our honored Speaker will carry
with him the best wishes of every member Of
this body, and that the distinction achieved by
him at the present session is but the precursor
If still greater honors in not distant future
Applause.
Mr.. Hale of Portland said:
Mr.. Cterk-I concur most cordially in the
resolutions which have been offered, and in
the words that have been spoken. l am sure
every member of this House has felt the con-
slant kindness and urbaEity of the Speaker,
and that our duties as members have been
made light and and pleasant by those qualities
of his.
This has been busy session this has been
working House, and I am sure that the
from
the Speakers chair has pervaded the whole
House.
Gentlemen of the House, as we look
back upon our doings in the past ses-
sion, feel sure that it is not so much the
debates that we have had, or the acts that
we have passed as it is the kindly relations
that have existed between US, az members of
this House. that we shall most remember in
after life, as among tine pleasant things con-
nected with this Legislature.
An English parliamentary leader once said
that it was easy enough to form friendships
out of agreements, but that the best friend
ships were those formed out of honest dis
agreement. 1t seems to me that this is true
in any parliamentary body. The manly regard,
the honest friendships formed in the midst of
sharp debate, are the things that make the
intercourse of man with man in legislative
body pleasant and kindly, and develop the
best that is in mans nature.
think it is something which we should be
proud to remember that no wrangles or
rancors have arisen, that cordial relations
have existed without exception throughout
this entire session, and that this has been
largely due, as has been so we'll said, to the
kindly offices of our Speaker. Applause. ]
Mr.. Dickey of Fort Kent said:
Mr. Clerk-As one of the members of the
mouse, anu perhaps the Oldest Will say that
| am carried back to the days when the
father Of our Speaker was holding this posi-
ton, and l. almost STRIPPING, was a men,
Der of this House. This combines two gen.
erations, and am deeply moved when I
reflect that perhaps we meet here now for the
last time.
l wish to thank the members of the Honse
not only the old members, but all. for their
kindness toward me. 1t has been my desire
to legislate for the good of the State, and for
the good of the people, and have been Sec
onded by this House in whatever endeavors
have made, believe with the most kind and
affectionate feeling And am sure that our
Speaker, the Clerks and all the officers Of the
House have aided largely in these efforts, by
their sympathy and their love.
We have had pleasant. and. think, 4
profitable session of the legislature. 1t Is
probably the last time shall ever represent
my constituents at home. but others will rise
to fill the place. As we pass over the river,
others come: as the waves of the sea recede
and flow, so is life.
And now, gentlemen of the House, as hand