Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-03
KIND WORDS FOR THE DEAD.
Expressions of Sorrow-Tributesf from Lead
ing Men.

The announcement OF the sudden death of
Vice-President Hendricks was received every
where with general expressions Of regret by
Democrats and Republicans alike. AT his old
home, Shelbyville Ind, there was feeling OF
profound grief. All the bells in tho city were
tolIed A feeling OF sadness pervaded every
heart, and many OF Mr.. Hendricks old friends
wept bitterly when they heard tho news.
In many cities and towns public meet
ings were called to give oppression OF
sorrow over the sad event At Columbus, Ohio,
Gov Hoadly ordered the flags on the Capitol
placed at half-mast, issued proclamation, and
sent u personal telegram of coincidence to the
bereaved widow. At Cincinnati all the fire.
bells were tolled. At GAINESVILLE, Ohio, where
Mr.. Hendricks first the light OF day, there
was deep feeling of sadness, and arrangements
were made for q memorial meeting. Public
men, without regard to party affiliations, every
where expressed regret at the death OF Mr.. Hen
bricks, and were outspoken in praise of the high
personal traits or the deceased
Hon. John Sherman said: Mr. Hendricks was
a man Of upright character in private and public
life, and stood high in the estimation Of his
friends. He a statesman of marked ability.
Jay Gould.-He was n great man and an able
lawyer.
Hon. David Davis.-And so poor Hendricks
is deadl He was an able and conscientious
man.
Er-Minister John W. Foster-He was emf.
nent at the bar and no man can be that without
a broad and comprehensive intellect. In all his
personal and social relations he was man Of
the higest integrity. His private character was
spotless, and the people of Indiona had great
gard for the public good Whenever he was a
candidate for office he got votes from Republic
ans, because, in spite Of political differences
they liked him and respected him as a man. and
they believed that he would do what he believed
to be right, and that he was beyond the reach of
sordid temptations.
Senator Ben HdITiSon.-He has succeeded in
acquiring and retaining the confidence of his
party friends in n very high degree His per-
sonal character always regarded as exalted and
blameless. His death was n very severe shock
to me indeed
Hon. John @. NetO.-My acquaintance with Mr.
Hendricks began in 1871, and since that time
our relations have been Of the most friendly
character. In politics We never agreed, but that
in no wise interfered with our personal relations
or my kind feeling for him. His private char
acter was without reproach, and his official
career, saving as partisan, is blameless. He
was one Of the most eminent citizens Of tho
State, and man OF whom Indiana has reason
to be proud.
Senator DdnieL w. VoOrhees-I have known
Mr. Hendricks intimately for thirty years.
never knew anything of him that it would not
be becoming to say of a dead man. He was n
man Of very great ability, Of high character and
man OF great influence. He was a man whom
was in sympathy with them, and they were al
ways for him. He man Of unbounded
moral and physical courage. He sought no con-
troversy, but when pressed-when circum-
stances compelled him to-he was one of the
best fighters 1 ever saw. He was eminent as
lawyer, and as political speaker he swayed
men as few others have been able to do. He
was great strength to his party in his State
and in the country.
Senator EdmWlds.-I have always had per-
sonal regard for him. regret exceedingly his
death.