The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-02
1884, fill The vacancy of the lamened Fulton, who died

1884, fill The vacancy of the lamented Fulton, who died
under like sudden, painful and affecting circumstances
Upon his into the halls of the Senate he
placed al in position conspie for its Importance
and which required OF its occupant high order of taon
and great experience That position he continued TO occn
py. The acceptable in which he discharged the
duties OF that position, chairman Of the Committee
the Judiciary, is too well known this House and the
country 10 require any comment.
He elected for the full in 1876, after
excited and protracted contest For his in that in
stance he not less indebted his strong will. his
habits of labor, his energy, and admitted ability, than
the ardent devotion of his friends and there who
then opposed him whose heart does reject the know
edge grief the transient acrimony of that hour
human being his the virtues, the passions, and
incident difficulties of Immunity To the deep grief of his
many friends and the desoation of his family he
lost The Of his happiness and his brightest vr-
the circls the temple In which he
shipped made up Of their unchangng affection, their
trusting and confdng love- Truly has this circle been
iven the centre, and this temple down. The light
which guided and cheered has gone out for them and who
there that does sympatze with griefs heart rendns
with grets deep, and well founded No language of
mine could adequately portray them bat none there
that would not alleviate em none 80 poor OF heart - do
not sympathze. f-U3 lirfr sHtn
In the annnnciaton of this event. affecting many,
have discharged the painful duty which owe TO this
House, to my State, and TO the memory of eminent rep
reseniave OF her rights, her interests and her dignity
could have anticipated IT, and pray God that like
task, intimately connected with the Others
may again become my lot.
Mr. j. concluded by offering the following resolutions:
Resolrsd That this House has heard with deep sensi
by, the announcement of the death of the Hon. CHes
TER ASHLEY, senator in Congress from the State Of
of the deceased, the members and officers of this House
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the death OF the Hon CHESTER ASHLEY be communicated to
the family OF the deceased by the Clerk.
Resotpsd, That this House will attend the funeral Of the
deceased in body and further mark OF respect for
his memory. that it do adjourn until II O'Clock to-
Mr. WHITE then said May be permitted, in a few
words upon this occasion my and grief
the sudden departure forever of esteemed and worthy
friend Three winters have lodged the house,
and eaten the table. Three have been in
daily social and friendly intercourse and never, upon
any occasion, any time, have observed for single
moment an impatient angry remarka discourtcous,
unkind, ungentemanly action OF early life know
but lte but il must have been life Of industry sobrety,
prudence and economy have placed him where he
when he stricken down by the arrow of DEATH The
arcer of his fame and fortune, which all that
the moderated ambition of could desire, though they
could the relentless assaults of the destroyer
offer bright and glowing future to the young of oar
country initiate his virtues they would obtain the hon.
ors What a solemn warning us all! On Saturday,
week before his death, Mr. ASHLEY with his family and
party of friends visited that halowed and beautiful spot
repose the earthly remains immortal Washing
No member of this House had better assurances of
seeing many days and than did this senator
upon that occasion. In the enjoyment of perfect health
buoyan and elastic spirits cheerful and
lald tO&0m Uuuem
entering with the light oyouness Of youth into the social
OF the day, added much to the pleasure and happ
of the party by the radiation Of Joys from his
heart But where is he now? In the cd embrace Of that
monarch, who has often visited these halls, that
well may cry for mercy, and npore the protection Of
Almighty God from the grasp Of this destroying
angel With these often repeated and solemn warnings
who amongst claim day one hour his own
Shall these calls pass unheard and UNDECIDED? Shall
still pur the shadow? Or rather shall like and
sober n, accountable God and country, apply
selves with diligence and zeal the duties before
legislators as men, and as Christians
The question being then taken upon the adoption OF
the resolutions, they We're agreed TO; and
The House adjourned. -