The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-06-11
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been more than verified, and feel assured that
each of YOU have received, and will receive from
his constituents the need Of rev ard, Well done
good and faithful servant Trusting that by
the blessing of providence we may all meet here
again two wears from now, | once more return
to you my thanks for your kind and courteous
treatment.
Secretary Finley, representing the attaches,
presented the President with gold pen and
pencil, as follows:
Mr. PRESIDENT: 1t is IN that moment when
those endeared to each other by ASSOCIATION pre-
pare to speak the parting word-the SAID fare-
Well-that the heart rises 10 the fullest appreca-
ton of the merits Of and the esteem for, those
from whom We are about to part-that the
camera turns with its most powerful lens upon
the pleasures of the association which is about
10 end and upon the virtues of those from whom
we are about to separate. 10 this moment, Mr..
President, when but short while intervenes be-
tween the present and the tall OF your gave,
which will disperse Us TO onr various
homes in every portion Of our sunny
Florida, we your sub co laborers in
the service Of our State, the attaches Of the
Senate approach you with that warm regard
and appreciative love with which you, by your
uniform consideration and courtesy, have in
spired US. to tender you a slight token Of our
appreciation Of YOU as officer, as statesman
and as an individual. Please accept this gold
pen from US and though the intrinsic value Of
the gift be bat slight vet we beg you to cherish
ii from The ct that i reflects the pure metal Of
the affection We hold for you in our hearts
Cherish it, even IS We shall cherish the remem-
brance Of truly happy service, under The
kindest and most courteous OF officers We
part tonight NJ President bat our hearts 60
with you, will be with you in the days Of the
future and will rejoice when our SAFE shall
give You ampler recognition OF your merit than
she does az present.
tn I1bin oh h. rCSDODNp1 u
Mr.. SECRETARY: Permit me 70 return TO
you, and through You 70 the Other officers OF The
Senate, my grateful acknowledgment OF this
beautiful token OF your esteem. | take pride
and pleasure III certifying 20 the zeal and fidelity
with which the attaches Of the Senate OF 1889
have, one and all performed the extraordinary
labOrs attendant upon their respective stations,
and in assuring them OF my cordial assistance
and support in The future.
Mr.. YaDcey on behalf Of The Senators, in
speech glowing in eloquence and reple,e with
feeling. presented President pro tenn Kirk with
handsome French mantel clock.
To which Mr.. Kirk responded as follows
Mr. President Senators and Friends:
In accepting this clock, most beautiful fur
ther tribute of your generosity and esteem-al-
ready having been highly honored by this
Senate-my command OF language is utterly in
adequate 10 express the deep emotions of my
heart or nv profound thanks and sincere appre
citation of this 10 me, priceless gift. Whenever
tEis clock shall strike the hour Of midnight il
will in memory bring me back to this Senate
Chamber and | will see each manly form each
bright intelligent face as | behold them row;
will be made happy to ponder in sweet, loving
memory The many words of kindness and the
generosity and magnanimiiy that l have at all
times receiv' d at your hands.
Thus remembering, | shall constantly en-
deavor by my walk in life, both private and pub
lie, TO continue 20 enjoy your love and esteem,
which This beautiful present gives assurance to
the world | now have; but the consciousness OF
which possession has long been to me as we'll
spring OF JOY. You have won my whole heart.
Again, with hanks | close my remarks by in
vokirg Divine blessings on each Of you, and ex-
pressing the wish that you may reach your homes
n safety.
Mr.. Parkhll moved that committee of three
be appointed to wait upon the Governor and in
form him that the Senate will adjourn sine die
at ~ NJ. tonight.
Agreed to, and Messrs. Parkhill, Schumacher
and Crosby we've appointed said committee.
The committee appointed 10 wait upon the
Governor appeared at the bar of the Senate and
reported that they had performed the duty AS
signed them, and that the Governor desired to
express 10 the Senators his high esteem for them
individually and collectively and to bid them an
earnest God speed upon the close of their labors.
and upor their journey home.
Mr.. Swearingen moved that committee be
appointed TO wait upon Senator William r
Coulter and request him, as the oldest Senator.
10 address the Senate; agreed TO, and Messrs
Swearingen and Crosby were appointed said
committee
AT ll:5S o'clock P. NJ. Mr. Rogers moved that
a committee OF three be appointed to wait upon
The House of Representatives and inform them
that the Senate was ready to adjourn sine die.
Agreed to, and Messrs. Rogers, Rosborough
and Schumacher were appointed said com
m,iee.
Parting speeches were INDUCED in by the Sen
ators.
The hour Of 10 o'clock p NJ having arrived
the President sounded the gavel and declared
the Senate OF the regular session of The Legisa
ture of 1889 adjourned sine die.