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lament.


lament.
The Hon. Mr.. Bou7din Of Virginia.
This gentleman was the successor of
John Randolph Of Roanoke. lie was a
we'll educated Virginia gentleman ofthc
old school; had had some experience In
the Legislature Of his native State; and,
on entering the halls Of the American
Congress, evidently anticipated. bril-.
liant career and the attainment Of
lasting fame. As he made his debut as
the successor Of man, who in his day
and generation, had filled large space
in the public eye, much was expected of
him; and all eyes were eagerly turned
towards him, when for the first time
in his life he rose, and bowling TO the
wooIsack, pronounced those words which
have such an effect on the young aspi-
rant, when they echo through the YES
thule and reach the ear, of "Mr. Spea-
err -n I'D.
The Hon. Mr.. Bouldin was not
great man, but he nevertheless ashIred'
to the highest honors and distinctions
of his countrymen; and as he lancIed
the world expected much of him, he was
at times in n state of excitement, les; he
should not come up to the full measure
of public expectation.
Many days and weeks elapsed after he
entered Congress; and 10 the surprise
Of every one, he omitted TO offer the
usual resolution Of respect for the mem
DRY of his predecessor, John Randolph
of Roanoake, TO whose death he was in
debted for the seat he held in the House
of Representatives. Why he delayed
an act which parliamentary courtesy
and custom demanded, no one could con-
lecture; but the neglect he manifested
was subject Of remark, if not Of re-
proach, on the part ofe"ery one.
The Hon. Henry a. Wise, who was
an enthusiastic admircr Of Mr.. Randolph
had been in Congress but brief period;
and, as Mr.. BouIdin appeared to be neg
lectful Of his duty, and gave no evidence
Of any intention TO present a resolution
OF respect and coincidence, Mr. Wise
made up his mind TO do that act of COM
mon duty.
One morning, in The month of Janua-
ry or February, 1882, Immediately af-
ter the Journal had been read, and the
Chaplain had performed his service, Mr..
Wise rose and stated, in substance, that
he had waited several weeks in expec-
tation that the immediate successor Of Mr.
Randolph, would present the usuahres-
olution Of respect for the memory of
his predecessor; but, finding that the
gentleman was not disposed TO do so, he
held in his hand a series Of resolutions
becoming the occasion, and the fame of
the venerated dead, which he would
send to the Speakers table for the. &C
ton and decision ofthe House.
The instant Mr.. Wise resumed his
seat, Mr.. Bouldln leaped 10 the floor,
and proceeded to state the reasons that
governed him, in emitting TO offer reso-
lu'ions Of respect for the memory or his
predecessor. After the lapse Of mo-
ment, it was noticed that he began TO
wander, his language was wild and in
coherent, and he appeared to be under
the influence Of strong and uncontroiIa-
BILE excitement. At last he began 10 reel
he tottered-his countenance was sui-
fused with an unnatural fush-he pitch
ed forward, and fell upon the desk be-
fore him!
1t was at first supposed that he had
fainted-but on raising him from his
PROSTATE state, it was discovered that
the vital spark had flcd--the unhappy
sufferer was a dead mani A thriTf,of
horror ran through the House, and an
adjournment Immediately took place.
Mr. Bouldin was thrown into apop-
lexy, by the excitement, the incident of
the morning created; and, by the con-
seriousness, that he had inadvertently,
perhaps, neglected to do that justice to
one of the most eminent Of the sons Of
VirUinia-a man. who No mattar wh,.