New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
THE LATE JOHN MORRISSEY.
LEGISLATIVE HONORS.
THE VACANT CHAIR IN THE SENATE CHI

LEplclIAlIfE HONOhC.
THE VACANT CHAIR IN THE SENATE CHAMBER
DRAPED IN BLACK-REsOLUTIONs AND SPEECHES
IN HONOR OF MEMORY IN THE TWO HOUSES.
lFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNEI
ALBANY, May 2.-The late Senator Norris
sey's desk and empty chair heavily draped with
black Grape to-day and upon the desk there rested
pyramid Of white roses, lilies and spring flowers and
large floral cross.
After the transaction of small amount of business by
the Senate this morning, Mr. Harris from the special
committee to take action the death OF Senator Morris
sey, reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
ResOlced. That the Senate has heard with profound
emotion of the death of our late associate-Honoraoie
ReSoired That desire certify respect for the
remarkable qualities OF the deceasedfor his indydu-
aiiy OF character for his great moral courage Tor ms
devotion to principle and to his friends for the per-
sistent energy which marked his lifelong struggle
and unquestOsed integrity.
ReS0lped That tender our deepest sympathy In this
hour of their bereavement, 10 his afflicted widow and
family, and that as further mark OF respect to his
Mr.. Harris said John Morrissey who sat here two
years ago. and chosen for two more will never
appear again. His brave soul has gone and on Sat-
urday shall place his body in the grave. When we
consider hnderng instances OF birth and early manhood
we must acknowledge his high abilities. He had great
ambition leave behind him early associations and rise
to higher plane of lhe., His Judgment and
success success have we" known own him in this chamber
TO read correctly the character OF stranger His most
lent assaults and achieved Victory It Is doubtful
whether such bodness and daring in political mat
shown by HIM in New-Gork last Fall. He
was always charitable in an unOstenatous manner lin,
his felt by him 10 the deepest manner. His
death has thrown sadness over us that cannot easily
be dispeed
Mr. Jacobs said The Senate instinctveIy recognizes
that we commemorate ordinary or his faults it
does become to speak But the stern integrity OF
all his doubted In the last Senate he was
a prominent MANA leader. When he spoke which was
seldom he always listened to with attention. In
the Presidential Democratic Convention he exercised
great influence, and the most powerful OF bis party
sought his advice.
Mr. POmeroy SAID be last the Senator in New-York
last FALL He first met him colleague in Congress-
The manlness his bearing, and the unostentatious
manner in which he performed his duties won
regard, and the recollections of his past
life obliterated by the honest and
during his legislative career His victory last Fall
personal one, and he the only man who could have
won It. He Will be missed here and IN his city. Who
ever may Ill his place. the services performed in behalf
Of his constituency will be long remembered.
Mr. Hughes spoke ohe deceased in the highest terms,
and said his memory would live He an honest man.
and people believed him His word always sacred
and inyiOable.
Mr. Mccarthy said all is not bright and happy in life; at
times changes come without warning-sometmes with
slow and gradual progress, in the OF him whose
death celebrate. met hin IN Congress HIS record
was mat OF faithlul and INDUSTRIOUS represenlauye
lOnged to hlm here To know was to respect
and love him. lie had few superiors IN plain common
How sweet to feel lnscrbe on the tablets
raise himself above circumstances and performed all
duties faithfully.
Mr.. Eceesine spoke OF Mr.. Morrsseys early circum-
of life, and said With vigor of purpose warmth
of heart and personal integrity he for himself high
honors. Chaplets sanctifod by widows touch and
orphans gratitude will be laid his grave The wants
relieved misery rescued and poverty liglened will be
told of him when other cDaples have failed. He is
hopes OF blessed Immortality May the earth lay
light ON his body aud in the words OF the church in
whose faith he died, May the Lord have mercy on his
SOUL
TRIBUTES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
At the evening of the Assembly, Mr. Fitzger-
aid offered the following:
Pes0red That the Assembly has learned with deep
ro OF the DEATH after lingering Illness OF the Hon.
John MOrrssey, whO as Senator OF this State and
member OF Congress of the United States, merited
spectfu recognition wellmeanng and upright egis-
latOr and faithful defenier OF popular rights.
ResOired That seize this sad opportunity TO place
record our high estimate Of bis character and official
Resoieed That these resolutions be entered the
sen6y Journal.
Mr. Fitzgerald spoke TO the resolutions and reviewed
the public life OF the deceased speaking OF his manly
characteristics and the great esteem in which he
held, and moved the adoption OF the resolutions.
Mr.. DAILY followed in euogv OF the integrity and hon.
esty OF PURPOSE of the deceased I'm his public life.
Mr. Grady also culOglzed the memory OF the deceased
Messrs. l. Hayes and Brooks followed, each paying
high tribute to the manlness and honesty OF purpose OF
The Chair (Sr Alvord in the Chair also spoke of
manly virtues OF the deceased, after which the resolu
tOns adopted rising vote, and the House adj
jouTned.
The Senate will leave here ia carriages. at o'clock
Saturday morning. to attend MoTrissey's funeral in
Troy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dorshener and Senators
Harris, Jacobs. Robertson St. John, PomerOy, Hughes,
Wagner Eccesine and WaCsaff will act as bearers.