Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-05-04
XVIII CONGRESS S.
FIRST SESSION.
MONDAY April 20, 1910.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
DEATH OF HUGn L. WHITE.

DEATH OF HUGH L. WHITE.
After the reading of tie journal, r. Anderson
arose to announce an event which lie said was
somewhat unexpected to others, but rot so TO |
himself He had hoped that the life OF the venera.
Bile man would have been prolonged but he recei
we'd this morning letter announcing the death of
his predecessor, Hugh J.. White. The position |
which he occupied, said Mr.. Anderson, as n mem.
her ofthis body the distinguished station he held
Z here the general regard in which he has been
4 held by all who know him-havc induced me to
! present the resolutions have before me.
Mr.. White emigrated to Tennessee in carly life
and was amongst the best aud nob!est of her cit.
spizens. In all his relations OF lite he had secured
for himselthe respect of his fellow citizens, and
the strong attachment of his friends. He was lib
orally educated. More than once he was called TO
n the discharge OF the duties NJ Judge upon the
bench OF the Supreme Court. He Was elected to
the Legislature and filed the duties to the salts fac
ton OF his friends and of the Stale. He was
Statc Commissioner, and was afterwards elected
:. to this body.
= II is unnecessary that should speak of those
who were associated with him. His death is n
pubic loss. as the people with whom he is burr
ed will regard it, regret extremely said Mr.. A..
in closing that we have with This loss; loss
which will he felt at home, here, and throughout
the Union.
Nir. A. closed his remarks by offering the usual
resolution 10 wear Grape on the len arm, and To
adjourn.
Mr.. Preston said: do not know, Mr.. President
whether nm en,ed 10 the honor am about to
assume in secnndine the resolutions which have
lust been offered hy the Senator from Tennessee
IN honor of his late distinguished colleague and
yet, sir am not aware that any one present is
more entitled 10 this melancholy honor, if it he
long to long acquaintance, to siUcere admiration,
and TO infinite intercourse. IL these crcunsian-
do not entle me TO speak, am sure every
Senator will feel, in the emotions which swell his
own bosom, an apology for my desire TO relieve
my own. by bearing testimony to the virtues and
talents the long services and great uselullnes, of
Judge White.
Ny infancy and youth was spent il region
contiguous TO the sphere of his earlier fame and
nseuness. AS long l can remember nny
Thing, remember the deep confidence he has in
spired as n wise and upright Judge, in which STA
ton no man ever enjoyed purer reputation, oil
established u more implicit reliance in his abilities
aud honesty. There an antique slernncs:
and business in his character. by general con
sent he WIS called Cato Subsequently at pc
Rod of our public affairs very analogous TO ,h'
present, he occupied position which placed hin
nj the head of the financial institution of Ens
Tennessee. He sustained them by his individual
character The name of Hugh l.. White was
guaranty that never failed to attract confidence
institutions were sustained by The credit Of an in
diydual, and The only wealth of that inlividua
was his character. From this more hIniie
sphere of usefulness and reputation he was frs
brought TO this more conspicuous stage MS mem
her of an important commission On the Spnnis
treaty, in which he was associated with MIR. Taz
ewell and Mr. King His learning, his ability, hi
firmness, and industry immediately extended tn
sphere of his reputation to the boundaries of lh
country. Upon the completion Of that duty, h
came into this Senate.
Ofhis career here need not speak. His gray
and venerable form 10 even now before us--tlii
air of patient attention, OF grave dcllberation,
= ~
Highest beioved respected, honored; always
his place--alsvays prepared for the business
hand-aways bringing 10 il the treasured reflec
lions of stated and vigorous underslandn,
Over one department of our deliberations he exc
cieed a very peculiar control. In the manage
lneut Of our complex and ditlcult relations VII
the Indians we all deferred TO him. and to this
addressed himself with unsparipg labor, aud wi
wisdom and patient beneyolence that justine
and yipdicated the confidence Of the Senate,
In private life he was ansiable and ardent. I'll
current Of his feelings was warm and strong. u
long familiarity with public affairs had not dalr
ned the natural ariOr OF his temperament. w
all remember the deep feeling with which he
recently took leave of this body. and how pr
ioundiy that feeling WAS reciproealed. The goc
via 1.-The love, the respect which we bestowed n
on him then, now give depth and energy TO u
mou,nlul deelings with which we offer soeir
tribute TO bis memory
The RESOLUTIONS were adopted aud the sens
adjourned.
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL
House. Mr.. Everett, cfyt addressed the Hou
Mt length lulwn the merits Of ihe BIZ and OH
questions, md was followed by Mr.. kslm, OF rem
ia reply TO lis colleague Mr. Ogle, who Addres
ed the House last week.
TUESDAY, April a..
Senate. Among the d'etiiions presented W
several for general bankrupt law-ior The relea
or VIM. L. Northumberland fora duty on iore
silks.
The bill supplemental to the prescription