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525 [vote of thanks to Speaker] Mr Redington of Vassalboro, read in his place and then laid upon the table the following vote of thanks - "As the period has at length arrived when the members of this House must seperate [separate]; some perhaps forever, - it is their wish, ere mingling with the domestic circle, to tender their heartfelt thanks to the Speaker for the ability and impartiality he has evinced, while presiding over their deliberations. They can never forget, that, amid the arduous, and perhaps unparallelled [unparalleled] duties which have devolved on the chair, he has greatly facilitated the labors of the House; and it is their ardent prayer, that in the bosom of his family he may find every thing that can gladden life and which his talents and his services so deservedly merit" - which being again read by the Clerk was unanimously adopted. The Speaker then replied as follows - [Speakers reply - ] Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, This expression of your approbation and thanks will always excite in my bosom the tenderest emotions; and on this occasion I would that my own heart could speak for itself, and express to you all its present feelings, aided by the kind partiality of my worthy friend, the mover. Then would you hear the genuine language of gratitude, affection, and warm personal attachment; then a full confession of obligations on my part, for your charitable indulgence, liberal kindness, and uniform support during this long and laborious session: - Then you would hear the language of regret, that my efforts to discharge the duties of the chair have fallen so far short of my own wishes, and