The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-19
SATURDAY MARCH IS, 1913.
HOUSE or REPRAsENTATIvMs.
The journal having been read
DEcEAsE OF MR.. HeLLEY.

DEcEAsE OF MR. HeLLEY.
Mr.. HUNT rose and delivered the following an
nouncement Of the death OF his colleague, and notice Of
his life and character;
Mr.. SPEAKER rise to discharge a mournful and unwe
come duty. Upon has been devolved the melancholy
task Of announcing the House that JOHN M HoLEY
of the representatives ohe State of New York. has depart
ed this e He died Jacksonville. in Florida, the
9th instant after protracted Illness which he endured
with calmness and Christian resignation.
feel the inadequacy of language express the grief
with which am penetrated by this affecting event. Tho
nation has lost Of her nobest sons and the public
councils deprived of the services pure patriot and
wise rtatesman The estimation in which his virtues
held by the people Of the State which belonged
foms Of ITSELF the highest eulogium upon his character
Mr. HoLLEY native of Salisbury Connecticut
whore no was born in November, 1902.
He graduated with distinguished honors Yale College
in lS22 and after pursuing course of legal studies under
the ablest of the law he admitted the New
York bar in 1925 and commenced practice the next year
Lyons, i'm western New York, where he has ever since
resided His learning capacity and integrity, placed
him in the front rank of his profession. To mind once
brilliant and sod he united those generous qualities
the heart which the and confidence of man.
kind. Popular honors showered upon him. and du.
ring his whole he enjoyed the gratifying d.
monsaons of public regard In various stations of pub
lie trust he examplied the remark that official elevation
made truly iustrious by the personal worth and fidelity
Of tho incumbent In the legislature his State he gained
high reputation for eoquence and ability. Ever firm and
unyiedng In thS assertion of what he deemed to be the
ana fearless and bold
sion of his convictions yet the ingenious candor of his
spirit disanmed hostility, by winning the admiration and
friendship of political opponents Whilst he had per.
sonal enemies, could boast of more devoted
"uoop of friends" He belonged family distinguished
for patriotism and public spirit The circle of his nearer
kinsman embraced several whose public servic es
illustrate the annals of State and among hem Myron
Holey and Potter B. Porter the compeers of De Witt Gin
ton
At the congressional election in November, 1886, Mr.
HoLLEY elected the 3h Congress by the district
composed of Wayne and Seneca counties At tho time
nus election he in the prime Of manhood enjoying the
nhe degree OF health and vgor Perhaps few OF could
nave anticipated, with much confidence long life oil
honorable usefulness His friends looked him
WIN Pfde and hope, assured by his previous that
no would speedily reach distinguished eminence in the
councils OF his country Had pleased an awse Provi-
dsnse to spare he life of departed friend none who
knew MIN can doubt that he would have held place in the
first rank among the conspicuous and useful member.
OF this body But his melancholy late remind. M If m.
instability OF worldly honors, and tho vanity of or ona,
hopes few months after his election he wa. ,udd.,I
prosrated by attack Of apopoxy His strong con,,
ton withstood the shock. and he gradually rernn.d RI
health, untl his complaint assumed now form and a..
minated in pulmonary disease, which proved fatal
He the Capitol at the opening of the present
session, hoping or gradual restoration Of health which
should enable him 70 discharge hts public duties.
But no was advised seek milder climate, and soon
proceeded Florida intending spend the winter there
and his place upon the return Of spring His de-
voted wife accompanied him on his journey. She
by his side, - minsserins angel" to cheer and sol
sce his sinking spirit Till she closed his eyes in death
IL gratifying 10 know that he was mstained in me last
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