The commonwealth., 1905-03-09

Governor Glenn transmitted his last
message to the General Assembly con-
tanning nominations for the director
ates of the A. & NJ. College at Raleigh
and the A. & N. College for the color
ed at Greensboro, the Institution Tor
the Blind at Raleigh, and for the
Deaf and Dumb at Morganton; the
CoIored Hospital at Goldsboro the
States Prison recommendation for the
Geological Board the Board of Inter-
nal Improvements, and for Oyster
Commissioners.
Before the Senate adjourned Mr..
Pearson offered resolution OF thanks
to Lieut.. Governor Winston for his eff
cient services and gracious manner.
The resolution was as follows:
Resolved, by the Senate that these
thanks are due Lieutenant-Governor
Winston for the acceptable manner in
which he has filled the place of presi-
dent OF this body. He has been quick, !,
courteous and resourceful, and has left
10 pang in any breast upon the floor.
The minority from whom came this
per desire to emphasize the gracious
treatment m.ted them by the chair,
which at no junct ure Of the session
has been in any point partisan.
Resolved further, that the Secretary
OF the Senate be instructed to engross
this resolution in a handsome man.
ner, AID present copy to the Presl-
deat oi the Senate besides spreading
the same upon the journal.
Mr.. Mason of Northf fmpton was
lied to the chair. The resolution
N;ss greatly app!auded.
Mr.. Pearson said he could cffer moth
ing TO the spirit Of the resolution, as
1t expressed his feelings, as the body
owed much to the president for the
success that had attended its exertions.
He was sure that no fifty men engaged
IN dtching could have had less frlct-
ION. and it was due to the president
WHO had been Kind, courteous and gen
erous, and he had been considerate and
patriotic, and the work done by the
Senate would rebound to the good and
credit of North Corolina. Great for.
ward strides had marked the session in
all its actions.
Mr.. Burton said as one Of the major
lty, ne desired to offer his testimony
10 the uniform goodness of the presi
dent. The friendships formed in the
Senate will go out into lite robbed o1
ali bitterness and i'll will These scenes
will not be as ships that pass in the
night, but these scenes, words and acti
viii he recognized as great oases in the
desert of life.
Mr.. Duls moved that the vote on the
resolution be taken by rising, and the
vote vas unanimous.
Lieutenant Governor Winston re
sumed the chai: and made an appro
pirate response to the resolution and
remarks CT the Senators.
He said
"Senators The very cordial manner
In which you received the resolution
OF rny good friend from Burke move!
me greatly. To have presided ovel
this Senate which has done its work
faithfully and we'll is an honor which
any man might crave. You have done
your work, If not wisely, certainly in
fairness and in moderation.
"No single interest in North Caro-
lima has been neglected. If you have
erred 1 believe it has been in the IN
terest of morality and good govern
ment. Those mistakes the people viii
forgive.
Permit me again to thank you fol
the very handsome manner in which
you testify your appreciation OF my
feeble efforts to enforce the rules o.
this Senate and to promote the best in
terests OF the State.''
At 80 resolution to adjourn
when the House adjourns was put and
carried.
At l 40 the chair announced thai
the hour Of II O'Clock had arrived anc
the Senate of North Carolina stooo
adjourned without day, and he tapped
the desk with his gravel.
HoUsE-The actual work OF til,
House consisted largely in passing
bills, or concurring In bills, sent ovel
from the Senate. While but littl.
time was devoted to these measures
everything was closed up, and there
was plenty Of leisure for relaxation
fun, cratory, song and the amenitle
OF good natured comrades.
Almost every body was remembered
by soma token of substantial esteem
even the representatives of the pres
being thanked.
Among the important matters dis
posed of, was the election OF the Ion,
list OF justices of the peace, the Board
OF Education for every county in tb,
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