New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-09
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,

WASHINGTON, thursday, Dec. g 1923.
Mr. NcMULLEN stated his intention to introduce q
bn equalizing the pay Of Congressman
On the motion OF Mr.. RIDDLE DELI it was
Rrsd That during Representatives. be furnished with
s spaYt they select not exceeding In amount the
ss<ef I've daily newspSpeIs
Mr. BAYLY VA offered a resolution providing for
Ne election of the House Librarian, who he said has
btoore been appointed by the Clerk as matter OF suf
trnce.
NJ House refused to table the resolution, by twelve
sserly ,.,..-...., -. ,,o roooo,;on Of
hsSenae resolution respectful to the memory OF WILL
luH Il. KING, which was read. 80
| Mr. HARRIS ALA said the tidngs Of the mourniui
wt hch the resolution of the Senate was intended 10
lcsnmemorate was months ago heraded to every hee'
dtur wide spread concderacy and the generous hearts
distant lands have mingled their regrets with our
On that wise and virtuOus distinguished man has been
ken from the number of earths children. Tears have
cd to flow, and hearts the mo deeply penetrated 10y
a. affecting visitation of Providence, have learned 10
osiempaie Il with that spirit OF resignation whch unio
supplies as medicine for the OF death Nj
nnhing for forty years, he brought to his eo9n
/ rys use> the rich gifts Of his PATRIOTISM ana MS
ssdom the glowing energies Of his carly manhood anu
ttmAlurcd counsos Of wise and honorable old age
u life beautiful illustration OF the truth that the ine
duty is alike the path Of safety and way 10 honor ne
p&d glowing eulogy 10 his private worth, concluding
Fth the following words While the Joyous CALCULATIONS
an admiring people yelling up from the Depth OF
y nations heart and feeling with thrilling accents upon
n ear q gatifed ambition there was mingled win tlem
Ihler from the spirit land whose tones were heord
Inpye the loud tumult OF popular applause ana calling 70
= falling statesman child Of the dust come away !"
srlancs had been thrust upon the victim only tha II
Ihht prove more fitting sacrifice for the altar which al
Issdy smoked for its mmolatOn. What Illuminating
aekery Of earth aspirations which end in nohngness
oyanescent houors which vanish at the toGeh ana
v how strkingy suggestive Of the solemn reelection that
Ia paths Of glory lead to the grave
l he offered the following resolution ~
HAT unieianed TO the lafe William hne vice
tsnd Of United sfstcs Precedent Of the serse t
es Chair shouded black during the session. AID
htr Testimony Of ptct for the memory OF The deceased
E nerbers Of this House viii into mourning ana
Ia bsek Grape their lsf for thirty days and further
pa OF respect, the House aaionrn.
Mr. CHANDLER said that the spectacle al the present
Eoneni repete with Instruction and encouragement
ne representatives Of great ngon pause in the midst OF
Per legislative business 10 cypress their respect for aman
o owed elevation less TO bis striking qualities than TO
Ee gentle virtues which slow to secure epprccia
on Congress, in paying this tribute OF gratitude to
thc iunctoneey declare they commemorate the virtue
~ which he achieved his elevation and thus associate
amenities OF private life with the honors OF Official DIS
FACTION. The Represe natives from Alabama had re
esd him to take part in the melancholy duty IN which
ey engaged lie said II was honor to be calei u
hcnors to the memory of the good and proceeded to