Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-28

spicuous figure on the stage of national
activities. His achievements as a
soldier preceded his career in civil life.
His GOODNESS, Judgment, and daring in
battle brought him warm commentator
from his comrades and superiors
But Senator Miller manifested
IN various ways, official and
personal, his fidelity and consistency in
another sphere of life and duty. He
adorned the doctrine of God, our Saviour.
IN all things, and was good soldier of
Cnrist, ana when words were no more pos
sible, signified by gesture that his faith did
not fail or falter. And SO. full of bonors
but not of years, with all earthly ministries
that could make life desirable-a home the
abode OF peace and love, and troops of
friends, great gifts, abundance of wealth
and wide influence, our friend has passed
away, leaving those who survive the nrice-
less heritage of an example as perfect and
pure as is possible to the frailty of man
Senator Miller died MARTYR to dutv
What the bullets of Stone River and Lib
erty Gap failed to do, unmeasured applica-
ton to the most difficult and delicate work
assigned him accomplished, ard so the
statellness OF earth-soldier, Senator. citi-
gen. ChrlStlan-a modern Bayard, passed
away without fear and without reproacb
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
for they rest from their labors and their
works do follow them These senti-
ments, so beautifully expressed. find a
cordial Endorsement from all who knew
him, as private citizen, legislator in
Indiana. soldier of the nation. and q
Senator from California.
General Millers life was a success. The
work he undertook he did weIl-whether
in camp. in commerce. or in Congress. He
gained communication on every side and in
every path of duty in which he walked.
His persuasive eloquence earnest. able and
logical reasoning, was recognized in this
chamber lie took an active interest in
everything that looked to the welfare of
his State, his party, and his country. He
was progressive man and warm friend
In politics he was Republican and par
tisan, and never sought to conceal it. He
believed that he who serves his country
best serves his party best" He is gone.
Impartial history will delight to place his
name, as private and public citizen, high
among those who are worthy examples for
their countrymen to admire and initiate.
SENATOR EDMUNDs.
Mr.. Edmunds said Mr.. Miller was al
ways known as a man of thought, OF in
dustry and of practical sagacity. The same
calmness and gentle persistence which had
distinguished him throughout his active
life, remained with him 10 the end. He
laced death without murmur, and with
out sorrow. except such as was natural in
leaving behind him those he loved.
SENATOR VOORHEES,.
Mr.. voorhees, characterized the late Sem
ator as the highest type of an American
citizen and soldier, of whom Indiana, the
State of his birth, was proud. He noted
as coincidence, the fact that Mr.. Miller
had succeeded in the Senate Mr.. Booth,
who was also of Indiana birth.
SENATOR LOGAN.
Mr.. Logan said Mr.. Miller had evinced
military ability Of high order He de-
scribed the movements of the battles of
Stone Mountain and Nashville, in which
Mr.. Miller distinguished himself. So long.
he said, as the American republic had citi-
zens like Mr.. Miller to turn from the paths
of peace to the field of war, there need be
no anxiety as to the preservation of the
peoples liberties. A country that had such
citizens would always be invincible to for
eign foes.