The Portland daily press., 1886-01-07


other.
Hon. Harrison Hume, now of Boston, but
formerly of Eastport, nominated Hon. Hen
ry Ingalls, of Wiscasset, which was seconded
by Hon Daniel Holland of Lewiston.
Mr.. ingalls, was unanimously chosen and
accepted the position by expressing his
thanks for the honor conferred. He hoped
that all those present would participate in
the exercises and make the occasion an inter
esting one.
Volunteer remarks then followed. the
speakers all talking briefly.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin was the first to
lead off, and the venerable statesman was re-
ceiyed with vigorous clspping of hands as
he arose to speak. He said that fifty years
ago today he was member Of the Maine
legislature and he believed he stood in the
seat he occupied then. Not one member of
that legislature did he see here and said he
regretted that none were present to mingle
with him on this occasion. He paid pass
ing tribute to his old associates and that in all
his long public career the pleasRntest expert
ence he ever enjoyed numbered among
the five consecutive years he was a men,
ber of this House. He recurred TO that period
with mixed pleasure and related several
"reminiscences which produced merriment.
Hon. William Dickey of Fort Kent related
several personal "reminiscences alluding Incl
dentally to Jonathan A. Cilley who was
killed in the Graves duel as being one of his
colleagues.
Hon. Hiram Ruggles of Bangor, who was
member forty years ago, also referred to
the past.
Hon. Joseph w. Farwell Of Rockland
spoke of his having been member of Gov
Cony's Council during the rebellion. He
said that when he was a member, every man
of the ten of his associates was "a ramrod
and what is more remarkable yet, .
he added, 'I1l bet this can't be
said of any other Governors Council before
or SINCE" He said he was about 70 years OF
age and never had wet his lips with drop of
liquor in all his life. He told story of how
a liquor bill was audited and paid while he
was Councillor which elected laughter.
Hon. j. G. Talbot Of Machias, in his re-
marks, said he had occupied a seat in the
House oftener than any other man; for fif-
teen years he was member. He spoke Of
the pleasant associations he had formed
while member, and related personal Incl
dent in the session of 1874 about the division
of town.
The proceedings were here interrupted by
the presentation of an elegant portrait in
oil of Hon. Lot NJ Morrill, by Hon. James
W. Bradbury, formerly United States Sen
ator, to the State. The picture was sus-
pended on the left of the speakers desk and
was concealed from view by being yelled
with the American ensign. 1t is painted by
A. H. Bicknell, and is a duplicate of por-
trait by the same artist of Gov. Morrill,
which is in the Treasury Department at
Washington. 1t cost $1,000 and is the gift of
a number of Gov. Morrill's prominent
friends, among which are Hon. James w.
Bradbury, Col. F. M. Drew, Gen. B. B. Muir
ray, Judge VIM. P. Whitehouse, Capt. Chas.
A. Nash Hon. John w. Chase, Major FL. A.
Shorey, Major A. o. Morgan formerly Gov.
Morrill's private secretary and others. The
portrait is enclosed in heavy gold frame. 1t
is regarded as an admirable counterfeit pre-
sentiment. At the base Of the picture was a
beautiful display of calla lilies, contributed
by the relict of the distinguished deceased.
At the conclusion of the presentation
speech the picture was unveiled and the
portrait was revealed.
Gov Robie, in behalf of the State, then ac-
cepted the portrait.
After this interesting ceremony was over
the exercises were continued. Hon. Solon
Chase spoke in his characteristic manner,
prefacing his remarks by saying Il do not
drive mule team. Them Steers don't
lie down in the furrow and kick" He al
luded to Hannibal Hamlin in pleasant way
and spoke of the State of Maine Yankees
who had gone West and made their mark
At the conclusion of his remarks the re-
unionists adjourned to o'clock p. m.
Upon the reassembling of the ex-law-
makers this afternoon there was fusilade
of speeches. Hon. N. A. Farwell of Rock
land referred to the young men in Maine
who had reached eminence, and among the
number spoke of James G. Blaine.
Hon Nathaniel Wilson of Orono INDUCED
in pleasing illusions to the leading men of
the Legislature.
Congressman Dingley referred to the lead
ing men of the Legislature twenty-four years
ago, when he was first member, among
whom he spoke of Bion Bradbury, George
P. Sewall, A. P. Gould and James G. Blaine,
whose name has become since household
word throughout the country.
Hon. Josiah Crosby of Dexter in his re-
marks claimed credit for being the
author Of the law which allows inter-mar-
riage between a negro and white person.
Hon. Harrison Hume of Boston, but a
former son of Maine, said he was proud of
Maine and of her men who had achieved
distinction in literature and in the walks of
craftsmanship. He referred to Longfellow,
the poet, George Evans, VIM. Pitt Fessenden,
James G. Blaine and Thomas B. Reed in
tones of praise
Further remarks were made by David
Dudley of Presque Isle, A. G. Stocking OF
Boston, Mr.. Kilby of Boston, j. w. Porter
Of Burlington, Judge Williamson of Starks,
Judge Knapp of Livermore, Josiah FL.
Drummond of Portland, VIM. Freeman OF
Cherryfeld, Gen. ]. Manchester Haynes of
Augusta, Gen. Charles Hamlin of Bangor
Eben Woodbury. of Houlton, George ID.
Bisbee of Buckfeld, l.. r. King of Cam den,
and j. p. Bass of Bangor.