Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

foRmance of their ardaous and exnctinG duties,
~ veil - their uniform courtesy during the
session.
Mr.. Dickey said:
Mr.. Clerk: As to the Speaker of this
House, se have had none more cordial, none
more impartial. more prompt or more eff
cient- He will carry with him the love aud
esteem of every member of this House, and
be remembered BY them - long a. life lasts.
Our Clerk, who 10 the very paragon of good
fellows, and to whom a. Clerk none has been
superior, will live in our memories long
after the bugule notes Of his ringing voice
shall have faded from the ear. The Assistant
Clerk has proved himself we'll fitted for his
place. The messengers and pages have
been patti Mt, faithful and kind. The re-
porters have been vigiiant and have done
their work we'll. Well do l remember two
Dung men who we're the reporters many
years. one of whom became Speaker of this
House and then Speaker of the House of
Representatives of the United States. our
Secretary of State and the beloved statesman
of bis State and of the nation James G.
Blaine. The other became q LAWYER and
rose in his profession and is now at the head
Of the judicial department as Chief ustice of
the naiion-Fuller. May yon. young men,
initiate them and rise to equal distinction.
Gentlemen Of the House, for YOU each and
all have the highest respect Your kind.
ness to me az Father of the House. YOUR
cordial assistance in all matters of legi.la-
ton for the benefit of my section of the
State place me under the highest obligations
to you, and thank you one and all. As we are
ABOUT 10 separate never more TO meet unit |
we cross the dark river, accept my sincere
thanks and may Heavens best gift. be yours.
Gentlmen of the House, you will pardon me
for thanking you most sincerely that as the
oldest member of the House you have been
uniformly kind and eourteou. to me. In
that distant territory, in that far-off ST. John
river valley, lived large family of citizens
of our country, citizens of our birth and
growth, aud when they came before you
and asked a boon you came forward hon.
! orably and high minded and have granted
relief, not only to them but the rising gsner-
alton, and thank you most cordially in
every respect for that kindness Aud now,
gentlemen of the House, while hand ia
elasped in hand and pulse ,hrobs to pulse,
for the last time, farewell. Applause.
Mr.. Tilton of Cape Elizabeth said:
Mr.. Clerk: | rise to second the motion
made by the gentleman from Fort Kent, and
| heartily endorse the sentiment contained in
the resolution. | wish also by my voice al
veil as by my vote TO endorse the re solution
just now passed. Coming here as new
member, rather Unacquainted with
| the business of the House,
have received at the hands of
the Speaker, the clerks and every subordi-
nate officer, and every member of this House
the utmost courtesy and kindness. | wish to
extend to each and to all my sincere, heart.
felt gratitude for their kindnesses and |
heartily endorse the sentiments which have
been so ably expressed by the different mem.
bers. May the God of Peace go with us a.
We go to our several homes.
| The resolution was then adopted by unan-
imous standing vote.
| Mr. Looney of Portland presented the
following resolve:
Resolved that the thanks of the House are
due and are hereby extended to Rev. d. B.
Randall, Chaplain of the House. for the eff
cient manner with which he has performed
the duties of the position.
Mr. Robe said
Mr. Clerk-We recognize in our worthy
Chaplain an old sentinel on the watch tower
of Christian faith We shall never forget
his faithfulness, standing between us and a
higher and better life. | move that we
request our worthy Chaplain to pronounce
es.
The motion was carried.
The resolve was then given a unanimous
passage.
On motion of Mr.. Cloutier of Lewiston,
| Ordered. In recognition of the punctuality
and faithfulness with which the Rev ID. b
Randall has discharged his sacred duties as
Chaplain of this House, and in most cordial
testimony to his eminent Christian character
and to the affection and veneration in which
he is held by this House, that vote of
thanks is hereby extended to him by this
House with car best wishes that the bless
ings of Heaven which he daily invoked in
our behalf may accompany him through life
! Rev. ID. b. Randall then pronounced the
following benediction:
We implore the blessing of God upon thy
servants before thee. Go with them to their
homes. protect and care for them, bless their
families, take care of all their interests, and
may the blessing of the common Father of
all, the blessing of the Divine Saviour of all,
the blessing of the Divine Spirit, who is our
Guide, abide with US ever more. Amen