The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-24


last but as faint mark the sands Of the which the
first passing wave obliteratss forever.
III there human mind which bear the thoughts of
death complacenty II there be which does not scc
Of s dread myssriss 10 the Christian who has founded
his on the sacred promises and aonng efficacy Of the
In early youth Mr. Miller attached himself to the church
and professed Christianity From that day he never l
tered In his faith bat his life distinguished for most
exemplary psy He mot only Prossed but Praetsed his
pass through the dark valley Of the shadow Of DEATH 70
meet the King Of Terrors undismayed. . I.E.
He was kind devoted husband Z fond, indulgen.
thy II win be consolation 70 them 10 the hour o their
butes TO his worth and goodness and your testimonials Of
respect to his name, - i win sssuage their grief when
they shall In his loved Missouri among those who
in the affections Of his countrymen in years
Mr. Speaker move the adoption ofthe following rsso-
lutions ~ ra NJ r.sal4Fra-s ,ssg.-s.y ,sE E1sse@..
x..sss rh., ". House h.s hoard win deep regret ~
member Of this House from Missouri #8,a
as.e.sss That tas a.a.s .saa:r. \. .ympssAy . .s
estimonia members and Of this House
viii go into mourning BY wearing Grape on the Ion arm for
Rs.oiss That copy o the foregoing resolutions be com
muaios.sd Y %s shs widoT q she dscsassd ~.
now adjourn. m t3s 2@Sl ,' NJ .J .,
Mr. Il. MARSHALL, Of Kentucky, then rose and ad-
dressed the House The sad integence he said
mourn emphasis upon an ertended circle Of the relatives
and friends Of the deceased in the State OF Kentucky He
was known in that State widely and most fayorabIy
mate Of my boyhood Early in ls Se exhibited .he quail
ties of character which subsequently made him conspcu-
q .ass "
generous and frank YET perecty unobusye In his de-
portment apt and ntellsctnaI -. ressnvs q smory
for the saactness q sis integrity These qualities made
JoHs G. MHLER fayorte while at college with all who
knew him Our fortunes separated before reached
part during which his talents had induced the people or
Missouri 70 repose In him various public trusts Of mpor
as s Z aas q
same political views u the interests q our country n
was natural them that we should renew the friendship o.
youth. -sSata& af8 ~ sgS3@ @ahf tf57at4o
From my observation Of the sssduity with which he
applied hmssR e The dischargs q bis public sngsgs
all the duties demanded by his position, learned answ
expect BY him fall Of usefulness to his country
s e bright 0 Il. TIE e
honor the integrity Of his conduct the mild yet aabIe
demeanor which distinguished his intercourse with ell
ness with which he advanced the matured eonclnsons
Of his Judgments the acueness Of his perception the
precseness Of bis losc the comprehensveness Of his in
trance upon congressional life position Of eminent
spectability among the public Of this country, and
promised TO win for him commanding influence before
the country But while bright future seemed TO open
before him his friends saw with dsnay that his health
falling and threatened to deprive his family and his
country OF services which probably necessary 70 the
and desirable to the other Their melancholy
dcipatons have last been realized and the catastrophe
announced to-day leaves Us nothing now 70 hope Be
pay the tribute Of 20 his memory. W
This occasion should pass Mr. Speaker without
veying the lesson to every OF that t 10 calculated
most eloquentiy 10 our probation IN this en-
aaor
noon Of manhood as in the evening Of age Our work
may be interrupted before has developed he results we
design achieve; and therefore, he Is wisest most
patriotic who studies in all bis public conduct to close
the volume Of his life with the consciousness that every
page shall illustrate a. the leading idea Of the author
that the public good at the aim Of his public
service and s recompenss This ID the lesson taught BY
the life o. the deceased May We study il and practice
second the resolutions offered BY my friend from MIS-
souri,. "aoh" -f s.s..sf y -'a e.. ~. - 49, -,
The question was then taken and the resolutions were
unanimously adopted. .@. .g .s.z.t-. X
Whereupon the House adjourned .4 .g s4