The republic., 1850-12-05

and subsequently under Judge Mallory distin-
guished jurist OF Pennsylv lvania, and was admitted
10 practice in 1920 His career at the bar was
marked by lofty estimate OF his profession, and
his whole practice was characterized by fidelity
ihat secured to him lasting esteem and unboundcd
confidence.
gentleman of finished legal cd ucation OF easy
ana public spirit the path opolitica prefer
ineht seems naturally open; and Mr.. BUTLER was
early reckoned among those in whose prudence and
aDihty discriminating Executive and an eng ghten-
ed constituency could rely; and while the records of
the courts OF his native county contain proofs of his
official competency, the proceedings of the Legis-
lature OF Pennsylvania, In three sessions attest his
ability TO promote the good Of the Commonwealth
by his sterling eoquencc, and to soothe the excite
Inent OF party by his generous concessions.
In lS4O Mr.. BUTLER was nominated as a candi-
date for Congress; and, although his party was in
a hopeless minority, he received a gratifying ma
jory OF votes, and in 1913 reelected, without
having betrayed the confidence OF his party to
purchase the sunrages of his opponents, or forfeit
ed the regard of an opposition by sacrificing the
good OF the country to the advancement Of section
al al or party views; lie seemed not emily to compre-
bend the just medium of public measures, but to
have the rarcr quality Of inducing the people 10
| respect and adopt his own opinions.
VI the Congressional labors of Mr.. BUTLER il is
unnecessary Tor me to speak. Many around me
| heard his first vote organizing the Thirtieth
Congress, and continued to hear his emphatic re-
sponse on all important propositions, until, at the
close OF the late session, he gave his for the
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the ere-establishinent Of our national quiet and the
perpetuation OF our national Union. A great OBJ
lect OF his hie as statesman and a representative
in Congress, was with that vote accomplished, and
Mr.. BUTLER appeared to feel that his public mis-
sion had been fulfilled.
| Mr.. Speaker, no other work aoas required of him
| by Providence. He had beautifully and example,
| rily discharged the duties of and brother; he
had blessed the domestic circle by the most cher
lshed OF domestic virtues; he had ministered to en-
larged social enjoyment by refinements of polished
manners, by generous hospitality, end well cul-
tivated mind; his profession had been honored by
his sterling integrity and valuable practical attain
mcnts; his country had been served by his prudence
and forecast; and his church, while it had been
blessed by the purity OF his heart and the liberaty
OF his hands, was strengthened by the beauty ofhis
| example and the excellence of his counsel
1t was beautiful thus to fall in the fullnees of
| manly vigor and matured mind, before time had
wrought a single change in physical powers, or
dlmmed ray of intellect. 1t was sublime, at the
close of legislative abors that had demanded patri-
otto devotion and patriotic forbearance, to pause,
and pass away, and be at rest.
The eulogist will find ample materials in the
character and life of Mr. BUTLER. His conduct
was open; no concealment denoted a distrust Of
others or conscious dereliction in himself. He
passed through the most trying ordeal to which
the character OF man is submtted-tat Of spend
ing whole life in the place that gave him birth;
and the concurrent voice Of commcndation of those
who smiled over his cradle and wept at his grave
is ample testimony to the truthfulness and purity
| OF his life. His virtues bound up with hia
| whole life; and the gentle devotion of youth was
only more fully developed by years-so that what
was loved and admired in the child came to be fe-
spected and revcred in the man. 1t was this con
stancy OF virtue, this funess and continuity OF
character, which won for him the confidence ofhis
fellow citizens. Ii this that broke down party
landmarks, and fused opposing elements into
| sustaining IL this, when death
found him at distance from his home, that
rallied so many to an expression of respect for hia
manly worth 1t was this which, from every part
OF the beautiful valley of his nativity, the cherished
home OF his youth and manhood, summoned the
thousands who had known and loved him from
childhood upwards to mingle their SORROWS at the
grave of a friend who with gentemanlY bearing
and christian consistency, had sustained his an
cestral reputation and reflected honor upon the
place of his birth.
i should trespass on the courtesy of this House,
and violate the propriees Of this solemn OCCASION
were TO indulge in the remarks which the theme
suggests will therefore conclude by Offering the
following resolutions
Resolped, That this House has heard with grief
the annunciation of the death of the Hon. CHEs-
TEL BUTLER, representative in this body from the
eleventh Congressional district Of Pennsylvania
and, as a token Of respect for the character and
public services of Mr.. BUTLER, the members and Of
tcers of this House will wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days.
Resolued That the Clerk of this House be- and he
is hereby, directed to transmit certified copies Of
these proceedings TO the family of Mr.. BUTLER.
And, as a further mark of respect for the memo
ry of the deceased,
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn
The resolutions were unanimously agree t.,. and
at twenty minutes past twelve O'Clock, tne House
adjourned.