Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-10-13
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
FRIDAY, Oct. 8, 1859.
The Speaker took the Chair at IL o'clock and
called The House to order. The journal OF yesterday
was read and approved.
The bill reported from the committee on re-arran-
gng the Electoral Districts put upon its second
reading and passed without opposition.
On motion of Mr.. Avery the rules were suspended
and the bill put upon lis third reading and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Burton, of Cleaveland, offered resolution in
structing the DoorkeePer to provide the members with
Mr.. Miller, of Caldwell, called for the Ayes and
Noes.
The resolution adopted, Ayes 81, Noes A.
Mr.. Webb, of Rutherford, offered resolution in
structing the Doorkeeper hoist the Flag of the
State on the Capitol during the sittings of the AS
sembIy.
saying Flag Of the United States.
The amendment was accepted, and the resolution
adopted
Mr.. Saunders, of Wake, rose and said:
Mr.. SPEAKER: rise to discharge the sad and pain
fol duty of announcing to this House the melancholy
intelligence Of the death of the Hon. WILLIAM H.
HAYWOOD, Jr., resident of this City, and dstin-
guished citizen of the State. l am fully aPprized of
the usage of this and the other House, that II Is not
the practice of either suspend their public duties
attend the funeral ceremonies of any unless he
be of their own members, and that the departure
from this usage might be attended with public in
convenience yet, this is no ordinary occasion, and
have not felt warranted in interfering with the
business of the day. feel at liberty submit
the resolutions propose to offer, sensible 1
of the deep sympathy OF the members of this House,
in common with the whole communiiy.
Mr.. Haywood born in this City, where he
lived, and would, within few days, have attained
the 5Ist year of his age. He educated at the
University Of the State, graduated at early age,
entered the Office of Judge Cameron a student IF
law, and was licensed in the winter of 1922, before
attaining his 2Ist year. He entered upon his pro-
ession with talent, industry and perseverance, with
he highest q He nd
himself, for young man, in highly lucrative prac
ce. His manners were courteous, his person enga-
gng. his powers of argument and reasoning pracIi-
cal and successful, whilst his devotion to the interest
and cause Of his client was most interchangeable. In
politics, he early elected to this House from his
native County of Wake, and proved himself highly
useful and patriotic member.
From a conversation ] had with Mr.. HAYWOOD
within the last few MONTHS have 10 know that
he had the most prominent part In framing the of
I934-'35, under which the Convention was called
for the amendment of the Constitution of the State.
In whatever he engaged he displayed great research
He twice elected Speaker of this House, and dis
charged its duties with great ability. In 1s42 he
was elected to the United States Senate, and though
he remained there but few years, he acquired high
honor and distinction. He returned to his profession
renewed his studies, and made himself an eminent
juIis and became of the most distinguished law
yers of the State. But alas here the curtain drops
He sinks to the tomb He sleeps the sleep of DEATH
He passes that bourne from whence traveller re.
turns. His honor and distinction, however bright
and how much to be admired, all fade from the
sight. Sic transit gloria naundi. Yes, Mr.. Speak
er his death, in his prime of lfe the height of his
honor and distinction, admonshes you and all of u.s.
how unsubstantial the of this world crush
ing its fame and its honor.
What shadows we are, what shadows we pursue ?"
He leaves large and interesting family, and an
aged father and mother, whom his loss is irrepara.
BILE. But they have the consolation know that at
an early period he attached himself as a member of
the Episcopal Church, and long one of its most
ardent. devoted and devout members; SO that they
are not without hope that the spirit of the son. the
husband, and the father rests in the bosom of its God
beg to submit to the House. for its adoption, the
RESP buttons l send to the Chair:
ResoiUed, That this House has received with deep
regret the melancholy intelligence of death of the
Hop. William H. Haywood, jr., resident of this
City, and distinguished citizen of the State.
ResoEued, That the members of this House tender
he expression of their deep sympathy to the family
and relations of the deceased the mournful event.
ana that they will attend his funeral o'clock on
Ihfs day.
1.-THE resolutions were unanimously adopted, and
On motion of Mr.. Puryear, the House ado urned |
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. /