The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-03


rss.' h. sssn ,s NJ Rsr ,s 20 ,s, . abode.
The Bosom Of his fas Hs', ana I H,s COD
Mr. Pemeroy then spoke ~ follows:--
desire TO add = word the expressions OF kind
regard for our departed friend ELECTED by the
iuiions which have been reported by the committee
lew weeks before The last general election, when called
~ Day my respects 10 him during hrs thcn severe
sick 10 = H ss Is BE- supposed ana
struggle Of his political campaign. but his appearance
was then TO me !ha. Of man whose days were
that his char In this circle has renamed
permanently vacant think had never
league 10 The Forliesh Congress. Ae TOOK his scat
among Us under gil tho dsadvantaass and preiudccs
and associations. He was In tho prime Of vigorous
manhood wnlch promseo long iiie; and the manli-
character the modesy and even gentleness OF mis-
position, tho utterly transformations manner IN which
duties soon won ior him tbs KIND esteem and regard
OF all bis associates and the recoiecton OF hts pre-
vous lite obhterated In the recognition Of an
honest man and an intelligent legislator
DUTY BEFORE AMBITION.
have met him only occasionally since We parted
al Washington AZ the close OF mis- course
and my knowledge OF hin since then has been only
that which has been common TO all from mis- prom.
knew HIM well enough 70 be assured that while
naturally inclined to interest himself in political
personally ambitious Of political otico, and that
his Congressional term would have ended his
winch seemed to impose upon himself tho perform
ance Of a. duty which lt was impossible 'or him 20
that made him State Senator, and Whatever diver
genes Of social relations and party affiliations may
have existed between him aud large BODY OF his
stituens Senator In this circle possesses CON
SERIOUSNESS OF moro disnteressed md patriotic pur-
poses, or carried with him more abiding confidence
OF his entire constituency 10 his ddey 70 trust.
than that which John Morrssey the repre-.
sentative Of the seventh Senatorial district. There
was hypocrisy In his ~ o or In his opinions The
world knew The worst OF the lie. and yet trusted I'm
plictiy In tho man. Say what you will Of him. OF
all the around this CIRCLE no alone stond here
his simple dignny as . man and not tue mere
reprosen tatve Of party. he made the sltua-
has been all this session waiting Tor him, simply
because in his district, unequaiied In the State
Tor wealth and social culture ana ,,, unsurpasssa
10 fill any Official position, there was not another man
who could prevent That char being Oiled oy repre-
dismcn Der him from Itself, but could not dismem
Der him from the people. Hts political victory was
educated aud ignorant. all classes, conditions and
creeds partc patcd with equal pleasure, and IN the
faithful discharge Of whose duties all ieit equally con-
Always MOVED Win GENEROUS MorIvs
To tue JustDess Of TINS confidence those Of you who
have part cipated win MIN the legislative duties OF
this chamber can bear ample testimony. ! have
many times during the session most deeply rsgretted
mat no Committce on Cities, 10 which he Was as
sisned organization OF this Senate, has not
been ayle 10 have tho benefit Of his knowledge sa'
gacty and hard III the discharge Oh It's duties
We need not borrow a word from the vocabu-
larry oil eu0gy 10 express TO each other our appreca-
tion OF our departed friend in terms deepest coudo
lence warmest friendship. We all continually
conscious how incnec ualiy our outward lives show
iortn our inner thoughts and aspirations. No one
appreciated moro than the deceased Senator the tan
gled web OF HIS existence. Under conditions tending
70 harden character he never lost the simplicity OF
fraud no man preserved more benevolent heart
aud more perfect integrny; unuer conditions
lie lie was forced into the high posiIon 10 which he
died ny the 0est portion Of an exceptionally elevated
Stances WIN be gladly forgotten and the man most
kindiy remembered He will be messed here; he will
BE- missed more W h. great city which hs 10 par.
gifted clt,zcns may Dc commissioned 10 ali the va
cant place. me best citizens OF the city OF Now York
and It's large and varied business interests viii long
formed ID Their pebar 10 this chamber BY their de-
parted Senator, Johh Morfssey
RxxAnxs or Mr. HCGHEa
Mr.. Hughes said:-
II il the old. old, sad story. Death has In
vaded our small circle and touched the brow
OF brother Senator with his Icy finger. HIS
The strong man has fallen and once again IL
ha mP paes can ssenps this
all bow servient TO his relentless dccree. There
sno onskier no shield. tnst can resist his arrows
friends, still this ever walchfui foe of our race will
IND as out ana try us In our re.ns
I'VE born, We laugh. We weep,
We love. we droop We die.
Ma wy % W. Sss % ac'
The black wing Of the angel OF death mas cast its
shadow on this senate, and tho manly form OF one
who has fought nobly Tor life now lies bound the
sere clothes Of the grave Our circle rs broken
Senator rs dead. One OF our small numoer last night
hoaied out upon that unknown that surrounds all
the word Instead OF senatorial honorS he has won
tho higher hoaors Of the dead--.hc conn, the pal
the TOMB, He has BY his death s,lencsd all crlti-
honest judgment OF his pears, the kindly word aot
all. He needs no marble to speak mis- virtues, his
Of those Who Knew him we'll John Morp,sse ev'i -
dcau-but his memory will live. No man OF his time
was better ensampls OF tho true democracy OF our
institutions Born abroad, youth OF labor and pow
ery. manhood the cutsrowih OF the roundipgs or
bis youth. and subject 70 severe criticism. VITA a,
he came repeatedly 10 represent the cLiel CITY
OF our nation In both It's Stale and national councIIs
him had lew words, but those he use i'm.
pressed his bearers n deep convection 81 MS sin
could not DO dwsred cramped by his surroundings
but which rose equal 10 every trial oil his eventfui
lifo his word Was as sacred as most mems bonds
True ne Was Of tho ear, earthly still there have been
times whom ne rose TO tine dignity OF a hero But
pause. We come to bury, not TO praise.
these sad faces, these immorteiies -ai reminds
Il Is but a spar. Senators. tho time of mo Is
short IF life did ride upon dia's point still end
Let Is % s. %ss
mons comes: We may 20 hence a. one .'who wraps
MR. M'oARrHys REMARKS.
Mr. Mccarthy was tho next speaker. He said
Nr. President all not bright and happy 10 this liie
all Is not responsive 20 The dcsfes and ambiions Of
daily pursuits. sometimes the change comes like
the swift lightning without warning, and then again
II comes with slow aud gradual progress, Wit much
oil pain and many disappointed hopes. the case
with Senator Morrissey, whose death this day
mourn and through the honors OF this Senate show
our respectful aud K.ndly memories. Ny acquaintance
with senator Morr,sscy, may say, began wncn we
met as members Of the last Senate. met him while
we both were members OF the sane Congress put
rare", yet can say with truth his department there
was tnat OF the retring, modest gentleman, ana his
record that OF iaithful industrious and intelligent
Representative. Here III the Senate where there IS SO
much Of pleasant social friendship, where he was 50
well gnown by all, now true aud earnest has been tho
desire that he might return with hoalth restored
10 MI MS vacant seatl Man proposes, out God dis
poses In the charities politics and general interests
OF that city whore the mrs OF hts HE passed he
has lett impressions that will long preserve men,
orv IN honor ana rcspect. believe every member OF
tho late Senate will respond what the iulness Of
my heart eompels me 10 say that 10 Know him TO
rcspect him and have Tor him aIriendshp strong and
lasting He had many noble quanics Few men