New-York tribune., 1874-03-13

members TO-DAY following the bier Of who onoo pre-
sided here is quite enough 20 of the fitness Of
pausing for space frOm tho din and business OF the
hour. 10 was my purpose 10 move that the Senate
adjourn In observance OF the funeral Of Mr Fillmore
But IN the mean time stand in the shadow OF n
nearer rcf vacant chair Is here, long held by Sen
ator of distinguished emnenoe and by Of the most
llustrious and honOrcd OF Americans surey IL IL t
that should stop aud 20 him all the honors within
power venture to that tribute can be paid
10 him IN winch would not join sincerely and respect
fully and secood the resolutions moved by the seDaor
from Rhode Island feeling quite unable TO contribute
anything to the graceful aud eloquent announcements
which has fallen from hts lps
The amendment of Mr.. Sohurz was adopted, and
the resolutions as amended were agreed to. On
motion of Mr.. Anthony the President pro tempOre
directed to fill the blank in the resolutions 20 the
number of Senators TO constitute the Committee.
rn, uppuInr 1ne COMMITTEE after the adjournment,
The Senate then, at los o'clock, adjourned.
ACTION or THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The only allusion to Senator Summers death III the
Chaplain's opening prayer was an expression of
thanks for the true and courageous men ever raised
up TO defend that which is just and right, and of
hope that the dispensation over which the nation
mouTned to-day might be sancted. After the read
ing of the journal no business entered upon and
no motion of any kind was made, but the members
sat in their seats waiting amid murmur of conver-
sation for the expected message from the Senate an
nouncng its action on the death OF the MassaChu-
setts Senator
At 1876 the message received from the Senate,
and tbereupon Mr. f. II. Hoar of Massachusetts, rose
and in fearful voice and with great sadness Of man
ner said that the event which the resolutions Of the
Senate announce fell upon the of this House aud
of the country yesterday with startling suddenness.
To-day, wherever the news of it spreads over this
broad land, not only in this city, among his asso-
ciates in public councils, not only in the Old Com
monweath of which he was the pride and Orua-
ment, but in many quiet ihOmes. in many cabin of
the poor and lOwly, there is to-day ineXpressible
tenderness and profound sorrow. There many
of u.s. 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 pub
lie service that assured immortality In response
to the invitation OF the Senate offer these res0lu
tons:
Rcsolced Thas this House will attend the funeral Of
Charles Sumner, late Senator from Massachusetts, III
the Senate Chamber tomorrow at half-paSt twelve
O'clock and its return to this House the Speaker shall
declare the House rjOurctd.
Resoirfd That a committee OF nine members be ap-
pointed, who with the members OF the House from
Massachusetts. shall accompany the body of the de
ceased Senator 10 lts place Of burial IN that Common
wealth.
Resotred That as q testimonial Of respect for tie
memory II the deceased the members and officers Of the
Will the usual badge OF mourning for thirty
days
The resolutions were adopted and The speaker
remarking that the resolutions contemplated the
attendance of the eMassacusettsiR in
nearer capacity than as members of the House,
nounced the Committee 10 accompany The body TO
Massachusetts,
The House thereupon adjourned,