Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-05-05
Ex.Gov. WILLIAM BIoLER-At tho

Ex.Gov. WILLIAM BIaLER. AT the
session of the State Senate held on We'd
nesday afternoon Of last week, the special
order was the consideration of the follow
ing preamble and resolutions Of respect u
the memory and public services Of the late
Ex. Gov. William Biglcr, which were re-
ported from the committee by Senator
Alexander
"WuKREAs, There has been communi-
Gated TO the Legislature of Pennsylvania
the melancholy intelligence of the death
of the Hon. William Bigler who, whether
IN eminent official station or in the pur-
suits of private life, served with distin.
gushed usefulness aud enjoyed the respect
and confidence of his icliog citizens,
lind nhercas, 1t is highly appropriate
that the just tribute due to e1cellencirs OF
character SO conspicuous and lab"rs IN be-
half of the common good 50 manifold and
mcritorious should have recognition and
record commensurate with their enduring
value,
And iohereas, As well in the chair of
the presiding officer of the Senate of this
Common wealth during the session of lSi3
and 1874, NJ while sitting ~ the chief
magistrate of Pennsy syivAniA for the term
embracing the years 1852, 1858 and 1854
or ~ Senator in the Congress of the
United States from 1865 10 1860, inclusive
his career was on. OF unqucs toned purity
ability and patriotism therefore,
Rcsoiroi, That while W. I,-rgctuate by
this testimonial our exalted estimate Of thu
personal attribute. and publ, dignity ol
=. ..tsr :
ment 10 the sentiment Of admiration for
his uusullicd life and sorrow for nis death
which prevails throughout the State where
he was so entirely trusted and honorpd.
Rcsgired, That IN the death Of Governor
Biglrr this whole nation has reason a.
mourn the l".z ol statesman of thoughtful
aud comprehensive convictions aud pa
triOi whose devotion 10 his country wa
not limited within the bound. of spec.D.
ur segregated Interests, but was a. hrpnd
, IA the demands and we'll being Of IA great
people, aud the most signal announcements
Of hi. sincerity aud devotion - hi. country
and her prosperity Is found 10 tie lac, ,bn.
amid strife and contention aul hesllrtluu
"lscwhcre, his own allegiance stood With
uulnltrr.ng strength, and l." could rcaiizr
no better "f brighter a"s,iuy than ibA;
NA'H tlte t'AF' ssri.ll iNi hllN f'.'e
and stability at our government aud uu-
divided Union.
Rcs1iroi, Tha, copy 81 ihr.o preamble
and resolutions, suitably cncru+.rI and
signed by tn" prsiaau; ul tAr Senate, The
/ speaker of ,h" llrus" of representative,
/ aud his rNcHliouoy the Governor OF the
I Commonwealth, be- conveyed to the widow
! OF the dccraspL 70
Speeches in culoey Of ,h" dcccasci pa
/ trioi und s:hiosman were made hy Senator
/ Alexander, Lawrence, Hall, Jonc., smiley,
/ Schua'tcrly, Laird, S.il and Eyerhari
The address delivered hy Senator AIoHaa-
der, emboly;ur fu,l biographical sketch
of Gov. Bjcl"r, (. regarded by those vha
| bad the pleasure Of hcar.u. it as a yrry
able, eloquent snl iutorr.un. production.
/ W. hope to lay j, before the readers 90.
the DENouYkT a. soon a. it app"srs in %,
/ Legislative Record We know tbcy will
read !. with profit and pleasure.