Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-11


grateful memory by the people Of ~
welfare. by HIS faithful administratioE q
the S rss s ara i s ocs
our State. for his patriotic loyalty to his
country and Its constitution. for his IN
selfish kindness as q friend. and for his
his relation and associations In life.
Wherefore we pray this testimonial
may be engrossed on the records OF the
House.
Isaiah K stetson.
B. B. Murray.
W. II. Fogler,
H. B. Saunders.
Archie L. Talbot,
Chas. E. Edfnunds.
d. K. Jewell,
Mr.. Murray of Pembroke:
Mr.. Speaker: l rise for the purpose Of
secOnding the motion of the gentleman
from Bangor, Mr.. Stetson.
1t was my good fortune to have had
for quite number of years. some ac-
quaintance with Ex-Governor Davis,
whose decease has been Announced.
Rebellion met him here in Augusta, aud
from that time until near the end Of IN
life. was accustomed to zee Nm
MORE or less ddreau n.s he rs 4
was a pleasure to meek HAdf one whose
cordial greeting and kindly manner In
spired condolences and sEsspect In all with
Governor Davis 1lved In eventful years,
Importance to the ite and naticn we're
of Ing zee ea ing n War Of
Rebellion. but he saWsbefore him what he
believed to be the path OF duty. and. at
the age Of 20 years. entered the Union
d. Of the District Of Columbi4 Cavalry.
He was afterwards transferred t0{C0m.
pany IF" of the First Resiment q
which was composed of brave men. OF
men whose deeds of valor an their counss
try's defence, will long be remem1sfed &*
worthy Of the highest eommendatle4 u
service of Mr.. Davis there was 10 bfebe
and patriotic. though much Of 4hs fAe
he was suffering from sertcu9t oSe
soldier.
AS a lawyer Mr.. Davis was stuei6us.
and thoroughly attentive TO
sie csre ;es SAWS ' while bSy
engaged in the practice OF hts profession:
was not insensible to the charms O.
politics. nor unmindfu.. of the approval
fiuence in the direction OF public ah9irs,
nor was he wanting In that quality.
called ambition, which seems to pc IN
places OF honor and Of responsibility BY
the people of his immediate locality. ana
also by those of the State. all his pubic
duties were performed with q purity q
purpose that was worthy of emulatton:
and an integrity that was unchaleng1
and undoubted. Elected to the ONCE. 81
Governor of Maine at a time OF great "a
element. his conduct in that important
office was above reproach. and com
the respect OF men Of all shades
of political belief. anu won for him tne
Of even those who were most
opposed to the party to. which he pc.
lOnged. Standing in this hall today. fa4P
as ! so clearly do: the un-
usual scenes which had taken place here
just prior to the time when Govefn9r
Davis entered upon the discharge o. ~
official duties as chief magistrate OF We
State. 1t almost seems as II the w0Lm
which he SO. earnestly, solemn an All
cstly uttered when reading his tnauguts
address, were still ringing In cur earS
In all the relations of private lie u0sd
crnor Davis was most exemplary a"n
just He was generous TO tl1ose who -
any way needed his assistance or ~:
gracious to all w 20 approached rum w..
meters OF business or In social Wes
and he seemed to do, 80 Tar as eppf{sssss
to he In his power. unto othe!1 - nc
would that they should do unto nina .,..,.
His last days were rendered Passs
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