Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-27
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The following petitions presented:
BY MIR. Boris, from Peter Cultnm, praying for the
passage oil law nuthotisns Lie purchase OF copies oil
Rando ph's Reports, and the cnpyrsht thereof-by MIR
TAYLOR, from sundry citizens Of Loudoun, praying that
George Miners and his wife, free persons Of colour, maj
be permitted 10 remain in the Stale
The SPEAKER laid before The House q cnmmunica ion
from the Governor, transmitting communication from
the Governor Of Alabama covering"a jont preamble
and resolutions Of The General Assembly OF thai Stale
in fayar Of the annexation Of Texas the aited States
OF America; which laid the table and ordered 10
be printed.
The STEAMER also presented 4 communication from
the Treasurer Of the Common wealth. transmitting o
copy Of correspondence will, the Cashier Of H.. Moth
Western Bank Of Virginia, Wheeling restiTe to ;he
disposition of the States portion Of The dividends Of
said Bank; which laid on the table and ordered 10
be priulsd.
DEATH OF GIDEON A. STRANGE
Mr. RIyEs and addressed the House, us follows:
Mr. Speaker-I rise for the melancholy purpose Of
proposing to the Of this House. the last sad Of
fees OF respect 10 the memory Of one, who, but few
days ego, with the urest prospects OF long and use
lr engaged in the daily discharge Of his duties on
this floor. announce 10 the House, the death OF Col
GipEOS A. SrRA:GE, late delegate from the county Of
FIuvanna. The emotions Of and unaffected
grief which Cypress me in the annunciron OF this at.
ficyc dispensation cannot; sure, be unfet Sy any,
who had formed the acquaintance Of the deceased or
been associated with him here, in tie business OF lpgis
laoa. Connected with him, as have been for mum
Der Of years in all the relations Of public and private
intercourse by the ties of cordial friendship and re-
gard cannot but deeply feel and bitterly depIore, in
this be vemcn almost Yccul'ar loss. But yon
Mr. Speaker and TO others. who had opportunity like
YOURSELF Of observing for years the frank and cnnciiia
tory manners, the open ami generous temper, the dis
eliminating and uHoslentaous good sense, which dis
tinGushed the conduct Of Iaaened friend, in a tic
walks Of puu!c ard private life feel perfectly satisfied
that his sterling and uno5lrus!vc virtues The not!e qua
lilies of his head and heagt-cnuld not have been un
known This sad event beguea,hs 10 our friendship the
only remaining soace, OF cherIshing the remembrance
Of all the es,iable attributes which commended him 10
the regard the attachment the affection oil all who knew
hin-When ! rehec; how recently, in all the buoy
ancy of robust health be celebrating with Us in our
public functions ready 10 smooth the natural aspe
rites OF political opposition, b. these kiud aud atniabie
ciytes which could better dispense th.n himself.
and then TO consider the sudden the fearful the IN.
scruiabs manner IN which his career oil usefulness has
been closed, cannot but feel and acknowledge the
nournal aud impressive beauty OF that sacred compa
rson which speaks Of uua life the psrishabie grass
SIN tic morning. ii louJish and grOlsch up; IN The
treniny. il is cut do1rn ma uuhereIh.
AS cnnsoa,oy testimony 10 The manly, the gen
tie the Christian fortiiude and resignation with which
he bore 10 the last his terrible disease, beg leave 10
place the House in possession Of The following letter.
written BY friend who attended him through his last
sad trial. and 10 nsk that may accompany upon your
Journal the resolutions which now submit. tor the una.
nmous adoption Of the House.
Mr. RvEs here read the following letter from an inll-
mate friend Of the deceased:
@NEs TowrRiys BOARDING. ElorsE,l
Richmond, February ii 1888.
"Mv Dear Sir:-lt is with heartfelt sorrow thai an.
nounce 10 you the death Of excellent friend, Col.
Strange He expired last night al quarter past nine,
victim 10 that appalling OF all the diseases to which
fallen man heir. os it is commonly called lock jaw
the very name Of which strikes terro. into the soul.
seems To spare the mind if in the eager de-
sire for the utter destruction Of the body-Deah from
this disease may well be described the king OF Ter.
rors battling The skill OF The most profound medical
sce nee lis unhappy victim. knows from the FIRST
ucnt its touch is fell. that his doom is fixed
"Tbs our friend realised 10 lis fullest extent; and yet
twas wonderful with what resignation and urttude be
met his fate and most affecting indeed to witness the
characteristic kindness and tenderness Of feeling towards
the friends who visited him. shining brightly amidst the
gloom Of death which surrounded him.
No one possessed in higher degree than he did, all
those kind generous and noble qualities OF the heart,
which adorn the character OF man. Although he never
made himself conspicuous in debate, yet he possessed
stock of sound sense and solid information, which con-
s,ilu,ed him useful public We have lost friend,
his constituents a valuable Representative, and The
House member, who enjoyed IN high degree lis res
pect and affection.
"Bu, Yesterday he was like the sturdy oak Of the TO-
rest standing in the ygor and maturity OF lis Strength
ard now like That loo, he lies PROSTATE under The vita
erins stroke Of The lightning OF death
Mr. RryEs concluded bis remarks, by Offering the toll
lowing resolutions. which were unanimously adopted:
Resolrcd. That this House WILL IN testimony oil tne
resrec, for The memory Of Gideon Strange. ESQ., late
Delepa,e from the county Of Fluvanna, Grape on
the left arm for thirty days. w
Rcsoircd That the members of the House Will Imme-
diseIy its adjournment attend The funeral OF Iioeoh
A. Strange Esq al his late residence in this city
On motion of MIR. RiYEs, the House then adjourned
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