Charles H Morrison's Sine die Address of March 15 1860

by Charles H Morrison

The Speaker made the following remarks:

Gentlemen—Our labors for the session are now closed. We no doubt have done some things which it were better we should have left undone, and left undone, perhaps, some things that should have been done, but I hope in the aggregate the result of our beloved labors will redound to the benefit of our beloved State, and the credit of her trusted Representatives that by the time we re-assemble, aided by the lights of experience, we will be enabled to see and correct any errors we may have committed, and when the time comes that we will have discharged the obligation we assumed on entering this Hall, our constituents may be enabled to say in truth, “Well done, thou good and faithful servants.”

If any incidents have occurred in the heat of debate, or during our official intercourse, having a tendency to estrange us one from the other, and to stir up the bitter passions of the human heart, let me entreat you not to separate with such feelings festering in your bosoms; cast them out, and allow them to be swept into oblivion with the rubbish from the Hall.

May your return to your families and friends at home be greeted by many warm hearts extended arms, is my sincere wish. For the many warm marks of kindness and favor received at your hands socially and as your presiding officer, my sincere gratitude is due, which without reserve is tendered to each and all.

At the close of the remarks, he declared the house adjourned sine die.

Charles H Morrison Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Official Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana March 15 1860