Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-08
GEO. w. JONES.
HENRY A. WISE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90


The deliberations in both Houses of Con-
gress to-day, have been highly solemn, and of
character to leave deep impression upon
the minds of all. Mr.. Fairfield announced
Mr.. Cilley's death in the House, and Mr.
Williams the death in the Senate. The gal
leries and lobbies of the House were crowded
with an excited and anxious multitude, who
came together from all parts of the city and
district. Mr.. Fairfield made a few brief and
pertinent remarks, emitting all reference to
the manner ofthe death. Mr.. Williams gave
more extended notice, and spoke of the pa
rentage and birth, the life and history of Mr..
G. The usual resolutions were adopted in
both Houses, agreeing to attend the funeral
tomorrow, at II O'Clock; and agreeing also
to wear Grape upon the left arm for thirty
days. Both Houses adjourned as soon us the
resolutions were adopted.
The duel Of yesterday has produced deep,
and judging from what may be seen and
heard, an abiding impression upon all clas-
SEES of persons in the city. In every public
place, and wherever two men are found to-
gether, the duel seems to form the sole SUBJ
jcct of conversation. The festivities of the
weck--thc public and private parties--the
expected debates are all put of, and gene
raj gloom and dependency seems to rest up
on all and over all. Although it is not long
since a duel was fought in the city by two
members of Congress, it is long since such q
duel has resulted as has the present.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1888.
In consequence OF the death and funeral Of
Mr.. Cilley, which took place this morning,
no business has been transacted in Congress
yesterday or to-day. Iattended the last mel
ancholy ceremony. Every thing was con-
Quoted with great dignity aud tecorun', and
IL most scrupulous regard 10 delicacy The
concourso was very large. By half past
eleven O'Clock the lady's gallery in the House
of Representatives was literally jammed.-
Most of the gentlemen abdicated in favor of
the ladies, and have no recollection ofhav-
ing ever seen SO many of them assembled in
Congress Hall at one time. The front seats
in the gentlemen's gallery were in like man
ncr occupied by ladies.
At twelve O'clock the Speaker called the
House to order, when Mr.. Slicer opened by
prayer. The journals of yesterday were
then read. After short pause, the Senate,
with grave and solemn step entered, preceded
BY the Sergeant at Arms, and the Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States at their head. The
President of the United States and the heads
of departments, were also in attendance
All things being in readiness. Mr.. Slicer
which, Mr.. Reece, chaplain ofthc House, de-
livered. an appropriate, discreet and sensible
address. He said he came not there tomake
any personal remarks, In relation TO the mel
ancholy cause which had brought them to-
gether-that the living and the dead had a.
IKE his sympathies. Blu, he came to de-
nounce the practice Of dpelling, which was a
yestige of barbarism, and was supported by
a vitiated public opinion, and the example of
honorable and distinguished men.
The address of MIR. Reese was alike hon.
orable to his head and his heart. His man
ner was truly impressive. His intouations,
ut times, indicating that he was really affect.
ed and it was impossible to listen to, and
behold him. without feeling a full and deep
conviction of his sincerity in all that he said
or did. His was. indeed, an example of Chris
tan meekness. charity and brotherly love-
would that every professor of religion could
have been present, and then said unto them
Go tkO1 and do litescise."
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