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which was referred to the Committee on Accounts, viz
Resolved Thatihe sergeanst-ams be authorized 10 APP
point messenger, with the compensation OF the messen
ge Of this House created by the law oiS2 any resolution
ofthe last session notwithstnnding.
Mr.. b. yielding the floor,
Mr. BOWDEN rose and sad
Ma SPEAKER. NV colleagues have assigned me the
painful duty Of announcing the death, since the close oil
the last session OF Congress- OF General FELIX SBvsDT
MCCONNELL, late representative from the State oil Ala
bama In this city, on the 10th day OF September
last in n moment of insanity, he fell an uncon-
scious victim TO blows inflicted by his own hand
Time in its ever onward march, affords many awful
admonitons of the fra tenure of human existence and
the fleeing character of the highest objects OF earthly
ambition. But in no instance is this great moml lesson
mpressiyely taught than IN the tragcal death OF
him whose untmey end all deplore. HIS mourniul
fate draws tear from the eye OF affection, and arouses
emotions of deepest sympathy in every generous bosom
II is not my purpose pronounce euogy upon the de-
ceased He has passed away, and is nsenslbe alike
to our praise My duty can be best discharged
by brief statement OF the facts connected with his history
General Mcconnell born in Nashville, Tennes-
see, the 9Th day of April 1909 He removed with his
father to Fayetteville in that State, in lsll and there
continued to reside until 1884, when he located in ITALIA
dega Alabama His early education neglected, and
when approaching majority ne was engaged in the yoca
ton OF mechanic Subsequently he studied law; but
the dry details and duties OF the legal profess
sion were uncongenal 10 his ardent temperament,
and he soon abandoned il for the more exciting
field OF politics, to which his genius was better
adapted, and in which he eminenty successful.
In 1888 he chosen member OF the popular branch
of the legislature OF Alabama In the following year he
was elected to the Senate in which body he continued To
be active and efficient member until his elevation, IN
1913, to a seat in the Congress of the United States
During the last eight years he was six times can
didate for various offices, and was never defeated
L -. aNt.VN apnttl la
result of mere accident HIS peculiar character
every feature was striking and positive. There was
nothing negative about hun. warm and generous
heart and high social qualities commended HIM to the
good will of many who not insenslbe TO his occa-
sional eecentrices quick perception, close observa
ton, and retentve memory supplied to considerable
extent the want of regular education. ready wit
and constant fund of humor and anecdote accomplished
ends beyond the reach unfrequen, OF the maturest
judgment These endowments, united to an almost intuT
tive knowledge of human nature, great energy OF char
acter, and fmnes5 OF purpose, gave nm an influence
over the feelings and actions of not possessed by
many minds of profound learning and the highest polish
OF his ,areer a member OF this body, need not
speak He fell in the MONDAY of life whilst clothed
with high and responsible office. Let the sod which
rests on his bosom also his frailtes, whilst the
heart renders the tribute OF respect due to the memory of
his manly virtues. Having discharged the duty rose to
perform move the adoption OF the resolutions appropri-
ate to the occasion.
In conclusion, Mr.. B. submitted the following resolu
tons; which were unanimously agreed TO:
Rsored That this House has heard with deep sensbili
W the annuuciaon Of the decease of the Hon. FELIX e.
Nc member OF this House from the State OF Ala
bamn.
Rsolrsd That the House tender the surviving widow
and relatives OF the deceased the expression of sympathy
this affecting bereavement; and testimony of respect
the memory OF the deceased the members and officers
of this House will wear Grape the left for thirty
days.
Rcsa'red That Il further mark of respect for the men,
ory fthe deceased the House do adjourn.
The House thereupon adjourned.
The following petitions presented and referred,
under the rule:
By Mr. THOMASSONi The petition of John Smith, of
ey county, Kentucky, asking compensation for
rendered by himself and father during the revolutionary
war referred to the Committee Revolutionary PEN
sions.
By Mr. TLDEN: The petition ofJohn Morrison, of Guy
ahoga county, Ohio, for pension for revolutionary
vices referred the Committee Revolutionary Pen
sions. @... b..
BY Mr.. STANTON The petition of sundry citizens of
Tennessee, for the establishment of mail from Ra
leigh Covingon, in that States referred the Commit
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