Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-15
CONGRESSIONAL.

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| SRNATE.-On the meeting of the Senate at f2
| O'clock, the evidences of the solemR ceremonies
| to attend the interment OF the deceased Senator,
| were apparent In the rows Of additional seats
| placed upon the floor for the accOmmo tation
| OF members OF the House, and those composing
| the funeral cortege, when it should arrive.
There was also large audience In the CALLER
les, Notwithstanding the Indictment weather.
The reading OF the Journal or yesterday was
| dispensed with, and Mr.. Johnson rose and in
! feeling terms announced the death OF his late
| colleague, Hon. Thomas Holiday Hicks, and
| proceeded with eulogy on the life and char
| acter of the deceased, briefly alluding to his
| humble origin, and his steady advancement to
positions of trust and distinction.
Gov. Hicks interposed the whole power Of
his Office and succeeded in surrounding the
temporary madness which, with the natural
South, came near driving her into rebellion,
and making her soil the battle ground OF the
struggle. When he ceased to be Governor, the
State was loyal in all the departments OF her
government, and so she and her people re-
main
Mr.. johnson said it was unnecessary to say
to this body anything of his o11cial conduct as
one of its members. He was ever courteous,
and endowed with sound Judgment His last
thoughts were devoted to that religious faith on
which he relied with humble but Christian
confidence for future happiness.
Mr.. Johnson offered the usual resolutions OF
respect to the memory of the deceased and
coincidence with the family and friends.
Messrs. Hale and Wiley followed in remarks
of high tribute to the deceased.
L ne resolutions were then adopted, and the
Senators remained waiting the arrival OF the
funeral cortege.
HOUsE,-The Speaker laid before the House a
message from the President of the United
States, lnclOsing dispatch addressed to the
Secretary OF State. in relation to the Interna-
tional Exhibition to be held at Norway; also, q
message in relation to an International Exhi-
bition to be held at Oporto, Portugal, on the
18th OF August, and inviting contributions of
American products. The messages were re-
feIred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Hubbard, of Iowa, offered a resolution,
which was adopted, instrCctIng the Committee
on Invalid Pensions to inquire what legisa-
ton, if any, is necessary to secure TO heirs of
deceased soldiers their legal rights in case Of
the death or marriage OF the widows
The House rejected the bill extending the
time for the construction Of the railroad from
Marquette to the Wisconsin State line.
message was received from the Senate an
nouncing the death Of Senator Hicks,
Mr.. Webster, of Marylandi- delivered q
eulogy on the character OF the deceased. es.
Hicks, which succeeded in averting the ca
lamity Of the seizure Of the stional Capitol
by the conspirators against the u Mon
Mr.. Webster, IN conclusion, offered reso-
lutions Of respect, etc.
Mr.. Creswell, of Maryland, also paid his
tribute to the honored and belove1 deceased.
Mr.. Smithers, Of Delaware. also spoke OF the |
patriotic and eminent services Of Governor
Hicks, and was followed by Mr.. Kelly.
The resolutions of Mr.. Webster were unafi-
mousiy adopted. and the members and the So
sembIy proceeded to the Senate Chamber, &c
attend the funeral services