The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

man. In the deaJh OF Hon. GeOrSc c
h. Reeves remarkable person has
disappeared forever. not only from
the legislative halls of Texas but from
the walks of daily life. 1t was not SO
much brilliant light. but rather
steady burning flame which disappear
ed from among men, when the Hon.
George X. Reeves laid down TO die.
His ability as man Of great brain
power was fully tested. and well
proven in no less than six or seven
sessions of the Texas legislature. His
views were those of statesman. At
one glance he took in the demands of
the people and the resources of
the state. In every emergency he was
found in the front rank, talking, de-
liberating and voting for the best in
terests of the people. He loved north
Texas, but he was true Texan and
gave himself to the state, proud of all
that made her great and ever rejoicing
in her prosperity. AS debater he
was terse, pointed and logical; as a
speaker he was clear, commanding and
persuasive. But his ability shone
with a steadier light as a parliament
tartan. He was speaker of the seven
tenth legislature, and in all the in
tricacies of parliamentary law and the
application of its principles to the
business before the house he appeared
perfectly ut home, presiding with an
ease, grace and dignity which forced
all to respect him, making friends
prouder than ever of the man.
speak with warmth and emphasis
on this point in his public career, be-
cause 1t was in the seventeenth legis-
lature that first became acquainted
with him. That acquaintance was
mutual and congenial, and rapidly
grew intoa strong personal friendship
on the part Of both of us. L esteemed
him because he was noble man. a
gentleman in all that constitutes the
highest signification of that word
Gentle man, warm hearted, tender,
sympathetic, noble, and mild as a
maiden. yet bold, courageous. daring
and firm as a rock. He was framed aft er
no ordinary atterns; his equal will be
hard to find. A man of the very high
est order of virtue and personal
integrity, respecting every phase Of
morality and generating with his
whole nature the pelnciplcs of u pure
christianity. But, Mr.. Speaker. he is
gone from among us; cold in death;
calmly and peacefully resting.
He softly lies and sweetly sleeps
Low in the ground.
the tear Of friendship upon his silent
grave.
Mr.. Brown, of Johnson, said his 40
quaintance with the deceased was
limited, but satisfied him that the
various addresses made had only done
Justice to his virtues.
Further feeling and appropriate
tributes were paid TO the memory of
the distinguished deceased by MesSrs.
Matthews of Grayson, Harrison OF
Van Zandt, and Wurzbach of Baker,
the latter speaking Of him as the
noblest work of God"
| Mr.. Labatt, of Galveston, spoke III a
very impressive, eloquent manner,
paying a warm and glowing tribute
to the memory and virtues of the de-
ceased.
Mr.. Benavides, Of Webb, paid his
tribute to the worth Of the deceased
in brief but appropriate terms.
Speaker Gibson then passed glow
ing eulogy upon the character OF his
distinguished predecessor, to whom
he alluded as man exalted in all the
relations of life.
On motion of Mr.. Foster, of Lime-
stone, the resolutions were adopted
unanimously by standing vote OF
the house.
Resolutions were presented and
read on behalf of the clerks of the
late legislature and were ordered
spread on the minutes.
The choir sang to music In very
effective manner the sacred air
Nearer Home"
On motion of Mr.. Scott, of Kerr
the various addresses were ordered tC
he spread upon the journal OF the
house.
On motion of Mr.. Cochran, OF Dal
las, thanks were rendered to the choil
who had so finely rendered the music
for the services. The choir is that o.
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
composed Of the following members
Mrs. Sadly Smith nee PoindeXter, wh'
presided at the organ; Miss Anna Cas-
tleman. Miss Maggie Castleman, Nh
John &. Burland and I. s. Cumming.
After benedi"tion by Rev. DR.. Poin
dexter, on motion, the house ad
tourned till 10 a. IN. Wednesday.