The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-01
HOUSE OLE REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPItESENlA IlbES.
Mr. Mctcaife. of Kentucky, rose, aud said that
hr had risen to offer u resolution which he
would have offered n much earlier period OF
the session, but thht he, with others Of ms eeI-
leagues, had been under the impression that II
was moi customary for this House 10 adopt tuS
testimonial Of respect for such OF lis members as
departed this life during the recess Upon IN
curry, however he had asccrtaincd that custom
did IN some instances, sanction the measure -
Of that custom, he begged leave to avail hlmself
Nh NJ. said that IN submitting the resolution
which he then had the honor 10 do, for the cons.
dcratton OF the House, IT was not his intention to
trospass ON its time or attention by an attempted
euloGy ON the character Of his late distinguished
colleague and much respected friend then no
| more. We're he, with all the advantages of the
! most ample preparation, to make such an Al
| tempt he was well aware 81 the cntirc madeqni-
cy of his powers To do even partial Justice to an
individual, whose cxaltcd public and private
WORTH so Justly ranked him among the most me
rf'a.ions OF his countrymcn. Unprepared, then
as am, said Mr. NJ aud untitled for such a
task, aud doubling the propriety OF such indul-
gence here, will decline amy attempt TO bring
INTO view and exhibit before you, the peculiarly
bright aud useful traits of character ofthat emf
| nently worthy and talented patriot, whose voice
| III behalf Of his country so lately gained him the
attention and high respect of the members of this
! House. Let II be sufficient, that though the dust
! of Robert +. Henry now sleeps with thot of his
fathers he still lives in the hearts of thousands
| and tens of thousands OF his CountrVmen--ol all
and greatly more than all, of those who, like me-
had the pleasure ofknowinp him personally; and
that respectfully ask the Members ofths House
to concur with me IN this humble, this last tribute
of respect TO his memory.
On motion of Mr. Mctcnlfc, il was then
Rcsoiucd, unanimously, That the members of
this House will testify their respect for the mem
ory of Robert F. Henry, deceased late mem.
Der of this House, from the State of kentucky
by wearing Grape on the LEI, arm for one month.
Mr. Mediation then addressed the House as
follows:
Mr. Speaker: | offer a resolution to the House,
similar the one Just offered, expressive of the
respect of the members of this body for the mem
orv OF Col james Johnson, late one of the Rep
rcscntativcs of Kentucky. He was no ordinary
man. Ills anlable manners his mild and benc
Violent disposition, his sound sense and untlring
devotion to his legislative duties while here, has
made lasting impression on all who knew him
In peace. hiwas good citizen in war brave
and efficient soldier. At the battle of the
river Thames, it was his fortune to obtain by his
courage and good conduct, fame as durable as
time itself. lie is gone. All that is eli is the
recollection of his virtues. His remains are in
the silent grave; but patriotism and all the man
lV virtues linger ut its verge, and pay the tribute
of a tear to his departed worth
MIR Mcteafc explained the reason why he
had not included his late colleague, and most est
mable friend IN the resolution which he had Of
ferod, and in the remarks which he had made in
relation to K. T. Henry. 1t was because of the
opinion which he understood had been expressed,
that resolution in reference 10 Col. James
johnson would come more appropriately from
his respectable successor Ii would have afford
cd him great pleasure 10 accept his name IN the
resolution, and include him in the remarks which
he had made il that course had been advisable or
| proper. That not being the case, he should be
happy to vote for the proposition IN the form OF
| separate resolution.
! On motion of Mr.. Mediation. il was then
| Rcsoircd, unanimously That the members of
! this House will testify their respect for the men,
! ry Of James Johnson deceased, late member
of this House, from the State ,of kentucky, by
wearing Grape on the left arm for one month
On motion of Mr. Miller, of Penn, II was also
Res0tred unanimously, That the members of
this House will testify their respect for the mem
DRY OF Henry Z. Wilson. deceased late n member
of thus House. from the State OF Pennsylvania,
by wearing Grape on the left arm for one month.
! Nr. Miller, III offering the above resolution
remarked, that it would be unnecessary for him
to present any studied eulogy on the character
ofhis late colleague: his merits were universally
known to the House, aud could receive no illus
Itration from any remarks now offered
And then, On motion of Mr.. Vance, the House
adjourned