The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-24
THE DEAD REPRESENTATIVE.
The Senate and House Adjourn in Respect
to the Memory of Mr.. Browning.

In respect to the memory Of Representative
Browning, whose death occurred so unexpect-
edly on Sunday night after brief illness, the
Senate and House both adjourned yesterday,
without transacting any business. The vacant
chair and desk of the dead representative were
covered with Grape, and on the latter rested an
anchor Of white flowers. After the House was
called to order by Speaker Jewett, at 10 o'clock,
an exceptionally fitting and fervent prayer was
offered by Representative sN1hRf nfsssaeN
After the roll-call, Mr.. Smith p0ks bfiehy ana
appropriately of Mr.. Browningss death, and
moved that, after appointing the proper commit
tees for the occasion, the House should adjourn
until this morning. committee of seven mem
bers, consisting of Representatives Adams,
Lloyd, Medcalf, Barney, Helms Linville and
Mcsier, were appointed by the Speaker to &C
company the remains Of the deceased representa-
tive to Nashville, Brown county, and
attend the funeral services. The Speaker
appointed only members who had been Union
soldiers, for the reason, he stated, that Mr..
Browning had been a soldier Another COM
mittee Of eight members-composed OF Repre-
sentatives Sears Twineham, Smith Of Tippe-
canoe, Copeland, Staley, Peasants, French and
Ely-were appointed to prepare memorial in
behalf of the House, which will be presented to-
When the Senate met in the afternoon, at 2
O'clock, Senator Duncan, of Brown county. after
prayer by Representative Smith, of Warrick;
offered resolution providing for the appoint
ment of committee to attend the funeral of
the deceased representative, and adjourning the
Senate in respect to his memory until this morn
ing. Senators Hilligass and Marshall were ap-
pointed as committee to represent the Senate
in accompanying the remains and attending the
tad
Senators Magee, Willard and Foulke acommittee
to prepare resolutions appropriate for the occa-
sion, and they submitted the following report,
which was adopted:
Whereas The Almighty in his infinite providence
has called from midst of our members, Hon.
W. w. Browning, representative from the counties of
Brown and Monroe. therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate Of Indiana, That this body
has heard with deep regret of the loss of this
our members.
Resolved. That the memory of W. w. Browning is
endeared account of mis- uniform courtesy and
kindness and his distinguished ability as a legislator.
Resolved, That tender to his bereaved family
our sincere coincidence in their affection.
upon the journal of the Senate and that engrossed
copy be sent to the family of the deceased.
JAMES A. WILLARD,
wv. ID. FoULKE,
RUFUS MAGEE.
The members Of the House assembled in the
hall at o'clock, and marched in body to No.
III North Delaware street, where Mr.. Browning
has been living: The Senate shortly afterwards
adjourned until this morning, and the members
formed in line and proceeded to the house of the
deceased representative. There were services.
The remains were escorted to the depot by the
members and attaches of the Legislature, headed
| by Beissenherzs band. The members of the
House each wore badges Of mourning. The re-
mains were taken to Fairfield on the l., e. & L.
road, accompanied by the family of the deceased
| and the legislative committee. and from there.
| taken overland to Nashville where the funeral
services will be held this afternoon.