The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-02-28

the Ieeisiat,,re, Mr.. Hardesty introduced ares
.n,,,,,,;,.t the 6eath-of Mr. Ranatdson.
late member Of the House of Representatives |
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ron sn's Pasls1s Pso. =. Wv
OF regard accompanying 'ae same' ".' AA
desty on the occasion MADE the following re-
marks-Messrs Hatch, of st. Helena, and Nc
co,rn,;oL. 80 Nav Orleans. following: =--'sS
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at'scnnlent anu T.. NE .ss.,ert fsr nan
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house. !,
AS long as ne was aole W .Heno ~ nus su-
ties IN TINS mouse, ne was assiuuous ~ Ing us
charge OF them; ana Dio iair, sir, from tne po-
sltion ne mad acquired mere 70 DC nseio. 70
ns consequences s" ~ ~. ..s S.ae .'u A
known, that during tne session. ne was o1iy
ape 70 ueVo'e pof'i0n y. n's .l'ue W oul ue-
iiperatiohs, ana was many coInpeneu re-
t,re aitogetner rom M 'ne nouse-un'n ucatn
cioseo Ine scene. tnere are tnose Vi US mere
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worthy, IN all resPects' Oh QUE regard ana re-
memprance.
Mr.. HArcH.-C ontiguity Of representation
upon this floor would render Il peculiarly
proper that should second these resolutions,
were not impelled to do so by far higher
and more interesting considerations, resulting
from personal intercourse, and private friend.
ship.
Since the close Of the late session of this
body, death has been in our midst. The la
mented Ranaldson has been followed to that
bourne from whence no traveller returns" by
our esteemed colleagues Jones and Baker. all
endeared to us nv the sweet Amenities that al.
ways flow from generous and noble natures
and as the shadows Of their departed presence
seem to lineer with admonishine solemnitv
about their wonted places It NAV not he nm.
hecominp in ma tn tarrv moment beside the
dark norfals THROUGH which we ara ali hasten.
ingLwhich are at best dimly lighted by Faith
and Hope-to make those Commemorative
offerings which a knowledge of their virtues
nromnt. and to ponder on these direful lessons
IF martal;tv.
Ado,nhms J.mes Ranaldson WAS horn in the
Parish IF West Feliciana in November. 1892.
aud v.s reared and educated in the Parish he
50 well renresented on this floor at the time Of
his death and one of the hest evidences az the
a.t.o,. ~ ,,,h;.l, ho ,ros hold hv thosa v,ho
Lno,r h;,,, lost nos n. LARGO ns;or;tv hv
which ha uos elected -
In tho social relations Of ,ife he was cheer.
FIJI gentle and h;rh.tonedNa devoted husband
a land father and a sincere friend with =
mind or;o;naliv strong vet nol;shed and cnlt;.
vatcd NV eedmc.t;on Re Possessed w;thal those
h;~h ;nin;t;ons which Is nerhans necn,;ar to
the American character hat neither accents
an error because s.nct;oned nv lono use and
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natiny from The humhlest source II was this
high mental endowment that enabled him to
taSe a h;oh nos;ton in tho medical nrofession
to which he has devoted himself. but the prac.
to .hanJon a nrofsssion n wh;ch IN f'on;s;.na
numbers those not nn;nstlv DISTINGUISHED both
at home and abroad. :.
When the late war with Mexico called the
Young men of America to arms. he was one of
the first to obey the call. and served in that
war With d;stnct;on and usefulness Thonoh
he had Int inst entered no1;t;caI it, tho nas
session Of h;oh Qualities Of mind united to a
kindly nature Clearly indicated a career IF
DISTINGUISHED usefnllness and honor
"Bnt stored urn nor animated bust
Can to it's mansion call the Aeetinc breath
Nor honors vain provoke the silent dust
| Nor friendship soothe the dull. cold ear Of
| death"
And as the true manifestation of the friend.
ship and admiration which knowledge of his
Character inspired. can onlv offer this hum.
bic tribute to his memory. and drop a single
flower upon his grave. Would that could DO
more Would that I could pour the balm Of
consolation into the bereaved hearts of his wife
and kindred bv whom he was 40 tenderlv cher.
ished. but theirs is a grief which must he Ieft
to the silent sacredness of tears: vet when
memory calls forth those gems Of Affection