New-York tribune., 1874-03-13

on Resolutions and Speakers is composed of Richard
II. Dana, William Castor, Oliver Wendell Holmes
Alexander II. Rice, Richard Frothing gham
Joshua b. Smith and Patrick A. Collins. The
Hall will be draped aud the galleries
reserved for ladies. dispatch from Judge Hoar
says that the body will reach here at $40 p on
Saturday, accompanied by committee of six Sena-
tors aud nine representatives. He urges that the
funeral occur on Monday, in order that the Con-
gressiOnal Committee may have opportunity TO
attend il.
At meeting of the Massachusetts, Historical
society, the Hon. Robert c. Winthrop who presided,
announced the death of ex-President Fillmore, an
honorary member, and Mr.. Sumner, q resident mem
her, and paid appropriate and eloquent tributes to
them BOTH He referred to Mr.. Summers recent cleo
tion q member, and then said:
III the Senate of the United States, OF which for more
than three terms he has been prominent and conspe
a member, the gap created by his death cannot
easily bo measured. There, for so many years he has
been Of the observed OF all observers There for 70
many years. scarce a word act OF his failed to be
the subject OF Widespread attention aud comment No
the columns Of the daily press
the lips OF the people in all parts OF the country
Sometimes for criticism and for censure,
but far generally for commendation aud applause
One of the pioneers in the cause OF AnSavery while
yet in private fe he breasted the bOws Of that raging
controversy with unsparng energy. until the struggle
The same untrlng energy then transferred what
he regarded the rights or the race
which had been emancpated. Indeed, every
thing which could he associated with the
idea OF Human rights made the subject
of his ardent advocacy according to his Judgment
and convictions. Devoting himself early also TO the
cause of peace making the relations Of the United
States with other nations matter OF special study his
unwearied labors as Chairman OF the Committee on
Foreign Affairs several years and his acknowledged
familiarity with international law can never be under
valued or forgotten.
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR wAsHBURN ANNOUNCING
MR. sUMNER's DEArH-EULOGIsTIC RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY BOTH BRANCHES OF THE LEGIsLA-
TuRE And BY THE BOSTON CITY GOVERNMENT
-PREpAYATGONs FOR PUBLIC MEETING
GENERAL PRESS DIsPArCH.l
Po>roN March 12-Neither branch of the Massa-
chusetts Legislature transacted business to-day. On
the assembling of the Senate message was received
from the Governor announcing the death of Senator
Sumner and paying an eloquent tribute to his mem
ory In his message the Governor says:
or him. as much rs of any man Of his time II may be
said that he lived for himself or his kindred
special representative of this state his commonwealth
was the whole country For years OF the most prom
iuent and influential citizens of the United states, he
was recognized by the civilized world az one of the fore
most advocates OF struggling humanity. Thus acknowl-
edged mt home and abroad, his death will be deeply and
sincerely mourned, not alone by his State and
this nation. but by every people aud country
reaching out for higher and froer life.
TweDty-hree years ago this Spring he was elected to
tho United states Senate, and at the time of his death
lie was senior OF that body in length OF con
secutyc service. His devotion to the duties OF his place
was an Example worthy OF general cOmmendation. II
rarely allowed personal considerations o. any kud TO
interfere with his public obligations. Had no not been
blessed an constitution he must long ago have
succumbcd to the weight OF his labOrs. Devoted to
Of the advance
ment OF man. throwing himself with great energy and
power into Whatever work he undertook. II was given
him 10 see noble triumph of that for which he aspred
and wrought Thousands and thousands OF men and
women Gnd the way OF life easier and brighter because
OF him, and in almost every town and village OF the
couptry there win be praises Of honor TO his
During his long period OF service some mistakes he
doubtless made for despite his great learning and in
telectual grasp. he somewhat lacked the everyday
wisdom frequently gwen TO those much bis Interiors.
But this was in 10 his dlscredit man. His
aims we're high his purposes pure. His voice was
that OF an honest man. his endcavors those OF
uur,oht statcsman His moral integ gritty stands out a
sublime figure in these later years. While the amoS-
uhcre around foul with corruption no STAN OF
suspicion ever fell upon HIM However other public
servants prosttuted their positions for selfish ends we
an felt sure Charles Sumner would not be smirched
by any disclosures Investigations. THIS single fact
alone is enough 10 crown him with glory. Gentlemen,
you have unspeakable satisfaction at this hour III
your recent action in the matter relative to the Army
Register and the national bat'e-fags. 1t was com
munIcated to Mr. Sumner while he was IN the fu pos
session Of all his faculties and wei believe that
he reoieed in this vndcatOn by the constituents whom
be had so long and 50 faithfully served
Cen Banks of Middesex offered the following:
Ordered That the message Of the Governor communi
eating the melancholy intelligence OF the sudden death
OF the Hon Charles Sumner, senior naor from Massa-
cbusetts IN the Congress OF the United states, be
referred 10 special committee OF five members Of the
Senate with such members may be appointed by the
House Representatives, with Instructions to consider
and report what measures 1t may be expedient and
proper TO adopt recognition OF the Important
services of the distinguished Senator, and public
Acknowledgement OF the grateful esteem in which his
memory and character are held by the people OF the
Commonwealth.
The order was adopted without debate and
Messrs Banks Norcross, Washburn, Hawes, aud
Iathrop were appointed on the Committee on the
| part of the Senate.
In the House before the gavel fell, Mr. J. B.
Smith Of Cambridge the intimate friend OF Mr.
! Sumner placed large bouquet of immorteles and
| snilax upon the Speakers desk. An appropriate
prayer was offered by the Chaplain After the
transaction of some routine business, the message
| of the Governor received from the House, ana
the order was adopted in concurrence. The gentle
| men appointed on the Committee to join the Com
| mittee of the Senate were
Messrs Phillips OF Salem, Smith of Cambridge Cod
| man OF Boston, Kimba OF Boston, Adams OF Quincy
nickens OF Amherst, Noble OF wesheld. Phillips OF
| spr,ngaed Bulum OF Lynn, Blunt Of Haverhil slade
of Somerset Cummings OF Woburn and Easterbroos OF
Worcester
| large number of visitors. including many ladies,
were present in both Chambers during the brief
| .ession Arrangements are being made fol public