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Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly, 1866
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1866.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 488

Everhart,
Fooks,
Fawcett,
Garrison,
Pennington,
Pilkington,
Poteet,
Wilson,
Wooden,
Zeigler—63.

 
NEGATIVE—None.
The Senate bill entitled, an Act to incorporate the Wor
cester and Somerset Railroad company,
Was taken up for consideration on its third reading;
Pending the consideration of which,
The hour for adjournment having arrivad,
The Speaker said:
Gentlemen of the House of Delegates:—I rise to perform the
last duty connected with the action of the House of Delegates
during the .session that is now about to close.
We have been together for a period of thirty days, during
which time our duties hare been of a most arduous and la-
borious character. It is greatly to be regretted that some of
the important measures that have been brought before us
have failed to become laws. This, I have no doubt, is owing
in a great degree, to the limited time of the session. But 1
think we may congratulate ourselves upon the fact that the
result of our labors will have no uimportant influence upon
the future welfare and prosperity of our people. Our acts
will soon pass into matters of history, and 1 sincerely trust that
the future will fully demonstrate the wisdom of own delibera-
tions. If the excitement attendent upon the discussions that
have taken place in this body has engendered any bitter par-
tisan feelings, I trust that such sensations will be dispelled
by the reflection that we are, citizens of the same old Common-
wealth, having a common object in view—the welfare and
prosperity of the whole people.
Personally, gentlemen, I have much to thank you for. I
was called to the position of presiding officer of this House
without any experience., either as a legislator or parliamenta-
rian. I have striven to discharge my duty, and it affords me
great pleasure to say, in this connection, that there is not a
single unpleasant recollection connected with my official rela-
tion towards the members of this House.
That I am indebted to you for many acts of .kindness I take
pleasure in acknowledging; and the many pleasant and agree-
able friendships I have formed among your members will al-
ways be remembered with pride and pleasure. The duties 1
has been called to perform have been of a most trying and

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