The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-20
OUR HARRISBURG LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.
HARRISBURG, Pa. June 10, 1885.

ing the CLOSING nOufS OF tne SESSION Dllls
were passed as fast as the roll could be
called. The majority of them we're Of
little importance, The. great under
ground wire bill was on the calendar and
came very near being reached but by fl
clustering and retarding the work Of the
last session the enemies Of the bill fought
it off and thus prevented any further
consideration. A number of members
were heard saying that they ouly hoped
that the bill would be reached so they
could have a chance to help to knock it
out.
The closing exercises which took place
on Friday forenoon were interesting and
touched with vein Of sadness. At II
o'clock the tired and fatigued members
who had been up the night before until
six o'clock in the morning were all in
their seats, Speaker Graham brought
down his gavel ard the chaplain began
his prayer which was the most impress
sive and beautiful petition that had been
offered during the session, AT the con-
clusion Of the prayer Mr., Parker, OF
Tioga, offered Il resolution that conf
mittee he appointed to wait upon the
Governor to inform him that the House
was about to adjourn at IL o'clock. Mr..
Brosius, Of Lancaster, offered Il resolution
that committee be appointed to wait
upon the Senate and inform them that
they were ready to adjourn, the resolu-
tion was agreed to and Il committee APP
pointed. Mr. Faunce, OF Philadelphia,
offered Il resolution rendering the thanks
)f the House to Speaker james q. Gra-
ham for his kindness and fairness during
the session just closed, the resolution
was unanimously agreed to by a stand
ing vote. Mr.. Brown, Of Erie, Offered
Il resolution rendering the thanks of the
House to the officers for the manner in
which they discharged their duties.
Mr.. Robinson, Of Delaware rose in his
seat, advanced in front OF the steno3ruph-
ers desk, and made speech in which lie
presented beautiful silver tea set to the
speaker. The set was composed of solid
silver and was bought for $l075.00. The
Speaker replied in Il short and touching
speech during which he several times al
most broke down so overcome was he by
this token of friendship and regard. He
said, pointing to the tea set, Cline may
de.ace and destroy, thieves may break
through and steal, but in my heart is Il
memory which will never fade" AT
this point the Speaker stopped, placed
his hand upon his breast and said, "Fel-
low members | cannot talk but l can
feel" At the conclusion OF this speech
Mr.. Burns, OF Erie rose and in II few
well chosen words presented to the
speaker on behalf OF the Democratic
members Il very large picture of the
members framed in deep guilt frame
and valued at $4,000, this again surprised
the Speaker who however mad, Il br.c
and pointed reply, thanking the minori
ty for this token of their regard. Mr.
Packer, of Tioga, then advanced TO thu
front and addressing the Speaker pre-
sented to him beautiful ivory gave
with ebony handle and gold band abou
the gayel bearing the inscription that i
was presented to the Speaker by Chic
Clerk Pearson. Again did the Speake
reply and closed by saying, God bles
you all. Good by" At this point o
the exercises many members and visitor
were 50 affected by these marks of ahec
ton that MT few of them were seer
wiping an occasional tear that found il
way unbidden on the cheek. At th
point Mr.. Crawford, of Philadelphia, ros
in his seat and presented to the chaplain
u Russia-leather pocket book containing
$4,000. The chaplain accepted the git
with many and heartfelt thanks an,
promised that he would ever remembc
the kind donors in his prayers. Nh
Brown, of Erie, then presented the chic
clerk diamond ring valued at $4,000
In his speech he eXtolled the virtues an,
good qualities Of Mr.. Pearson, spoke O
his humble birth, his megre chances 10
an education, and the position he no,
holds. The clerk received the gilt am
in Il voice which showed sigus oi Inucl
emotion thanked the members for thi
expression OF their appreciation of hi
services. Mr.. Stewart, of Montgomery
still continued the presenting exercise
, by placing gold watch ON Chas Noor
, hees, the Resident Clerk. His respons
was short and was closed by simple, g
thank you all for this kinduess.' MI
/ Daarden, OF Philadelphia, not wishing I
see the programme broken up at thi
? time took the ilour and pinned keldln
E Clerk, Harry HUM, with. damon
shirt stud, yaluel at $4,000. The pi
however did not keep Mr.. Hahn dow
! but on the contrary he WAS soon ON hl
1 feet and made speech that surprise
p his friends and every one in the lious,
, Mr.. Robertson, OF Allegheny, presente
! to journal Clerk, Morrison, gold waite
saying, "You have always been on tn
watch, always on time and never aske
. us TO take anything on tick" Mr. MOI
= .ison replied thanking the mem lers, SAY
. ing, 81 did not know was 10 be watche
: in this way" The last presentation va
made 10y Mr., Donahue, OF Philadelphia
. TO the stenosrapher. He handed hum
q pure containing $4,000. The pQ,
@ ,ellow was 50 much Surprised by this Il,
}, that in attempting to make reply wa
o unable 10 say word, finally, alter
: pause, he took his scat saving, "What
i have to say will appear on the Record
y The presentations having been gor
o through with, Mr.. Colborn who was
n the chair vacated, and Mr.. Graham tai
: ing his gayel, sisnaled the members
y rise and letting It fall said, 81 declal
c this House adjourned without day
o The session having thus ended, han
u shaking was next in order, which W,
~ INDUCED IN IN connection with packiu
L Of their traps and effects which had Il
!. cumulated during their stay here. Ov,
n in the Senate not so much interest W.
!, manifested in the closing exercise
~ President pro TEN Mylin received vel
y fine silver tea set and the Chief Clerk
u picture Of the page boys, presented
7. him 10y Senator Hughs on behalf of Il
n BOYS.
= 32l bills in all were sent to the Go
le enor, OF which Il have been approve
i and II vetoed, of these yetoes all la,
ie bees sustained but three. 233 bills al
.e yet in the Governors hands awaiting IA
g signature OF this large number cf bil