Port Royal commercial and Beaufort County Republican. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1873-1874, 1874-04-09
XLIIId CONGRESS-,
SENATE.

When Mr.. Fenton introduced the resolution
for the Senate to adjourn in respect for the
memory of ex-President Fillmore, MIR. Sher-
man, Of Ohio inquired what precedent there
was for such action, and said that though be
was willing to follow any established precedent
he did not think the example was a wise one
The Chair said the Senate adjourned upon the
death Of ex.President Buchanan. Mr.. Anthony,
of r. l., said Congress adjourned upon the
death Of Gen. Washington, and it was upon
that occasion that the phrase " First in war,
first in peace, and first in the hearts OF his
countrymen" was uttered, and the Senate
adjourned.
The Senate appointed committee of three
of its members to attend the funeral OF ex-
President Fillmore.
MIR. Boutwell,, Of Mass, presented n letter Of
the Governor Of Massachusetts, and resolutions
of the Legislature of that Stats resembling aud
annulling resolution Of Dec. IS, 1872, relating
to army registers and battle flags, which were
read. The resolutions were those ccnsuring
Mr.. Sumner on account of introducing Dill III
the Senate to strike out from the army register
and battle flags the names Of battles OF the ro-
bellion.
Mr.. Conkling presented petition Of Morton
Grisyold and other prominent citizens of New
York, holders Of bonded indebtedness OF the
State of Louisiana. stating that the Legislature
of that State is engaged in the process OF rcpu.
diation, and praying Congress that tho bill
introduced by Senator Carpenter be passed, or
some tantamount legislation be had to protect
their rights.
When the formal announcement Of the death
of Senator Sumner was made i'll the Senate the
galleries were crowded. The chair Of the late
Senator was draped in mourning, and largo
bouquet of white flowers WAS placed on his
desk. The Chaplain, in his opening prayer,
said o Lord, our God, our Father In Heaven,
we all do fade as leaf before Thee. One
generation cometh and another goeth, and 80
Thou standest this day to plead with Thy
people. Two honored heads lie low aud the
sigLing of sister cities responding in their grief
is heard in all the land. The grave must re-
ceive its own. We bow in silence and sub
mission to Thy stroke. Christ is our only
shield. Senator Anthony, Of Rhode Island.
made the announcement in feeling terms.
Senator Conklng. Of New York, followed him
| in tribute TO the memory OF the deceased:
Committees were appointed to take charge OF
| the remains and escort them to Boston, after
which the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
A number Of members of the House referred
in feeling terms to the death OF ex-President
Fillmore, and the House adjourned in honor OF
His memory. The following resolution was
adopted: That the members OF this House
of which he was distinguished memDer
Der and leader. unite in honoring the purity OF
his private character, the probity, ability, and
patriotic motives which illustrated his public
career. and the grace and dignity which marked
the retirement OF the latter years Of his life.
Mr.. Adams, Of KY, offered resolution in-
structing the Committee on Indian Affairs to
make thorough investigation into the facts
connected with the Indian contracts. Adopted.
A message was received from the Senate an
nouncng the death of Senator Sumner, and
Mr.. Hoar, of Mass, said Mr.. SPEAKER:
The event which the resolutions OF the Senate
announce fell upon the ear of this House and
of the country with startling suddeness. 10
day, wherever the news OF it spreads over this
broad land, not only in this city among his as
sociates in public Councils, not only in the old
Commonwealth of which lie was the pride and
ornament but in many quiet homes, in many
a cabin Of the poor and lowly, there is to-day
irrepressible tenderness and profound sorrow:
There are many Of us who have known and
loved him, whom this event units for public
duties or for any thoughts other than those OF
that pure life, that faithful public service, that
assured Immortality. A committee was appoint
ed to escort the remains to Boston, and the
House then adjourned.