The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24

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pensed with. That order having been
taken, the presiding officer laid before the
Senate communication from Mr.. Justice
Miller notifying the Senate Thy the direc-
ton Of the supreme court Of the United
States) that the chief justice died at his
residence this morning 1t 6:l0 o'clock.
Mr.. Edmunds then rose and said (the
Senate chamber being unusually hushed);
Mr.. President-On the 2lst OF January,
1874, Chief Justice Waite received his
commission and took his seat as presiding
officer OF that great tribunal; and for more
than fourteen years, particularly in times
OF great excitement and difficulty and
struggle, and through career in that
court and out Of It, embracing questions Of
the widest Importance 10 human rights,
both Of life, liberty and property, the
chief justice has been the conspicuous
figure in the jurisprudence Of this nation
and perhaps not less conspicuousn in respect
TO the Jurisprudence OF the whole world.
His career is ended--for this life. II has
been touched in these fourteen years by
no stain, by no reproach, by no fault or
failing, either official or personal. Upright,
brave, even-minded, impartial, patient,
aflectionate, kindly rs citizen, and in
every way he has filled his career with
honor, great honor to himself and with in
finite benefit TO his country. move, MIR.
President, that the chair appoint COM
mittee OF five senators 10 take such order
as may be expedient in respect TO attend
ing the funeral OF the chief justice, and TO
other matters concerning IL. Agreed to.
i now move that, asa further mark Of
respect, the Senate do now adjourn till
Monday next.
The motion was agreed to, and the Sen.
ate adjourned till Monday. ....
In the House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March a. House. i
When the House convened this morning,
ON motion Of Mr.. Matson, Of Indiana, the
consideration Of the logan and Blair pen
sion bills was postponed until Friday next
The speaker laid before the House a
communication from Justice Miller, OF the
supreme court, announcing the death OF
the chief justice.
L. B. Taylor, Of Ohio, said--It seems
that the great Office occupied yesterday by
Mr.. Morrison r. Waite IL vacant today.
II is second in dignity to none that know
OF In the whole civilized world. II has
been occupied by him for many years with
an ability an industry, disposition TO
conscientiously discharge his whole duty
in such way that today the whole nation
is in mourning for his decease. This is
not time for an eulogy nor, in fact, for
any extended remarks, but for the purpose
OF exhibiting the fact that this House has
respect for his memory, | ask the clerk 20
read and the House 10 adopt the following
resolutions:
The clerk read as follows
Resolrcd, That the House Of Representa-
tives has heard Of the death Of Chief
Justice Waite, Of the supreme court
OF the United States, which occurred this
morning at o'clock, with feelings OF
deep and sincere sorrow.
Rcsoircd, That while the nation mourns
| the loss OF one OF its most useful and illus
trious sons, II is fitting that the House,
representing the people, express its deep
est sympathy with the family OF the de-
ceased in their aflliction.
Reoitod, That the House will attend
as a body the funeral OF the late chief JUS
tice, and the speaker is requested 10 ap-
point committee consisting Of nine mcm-
ber TO act with a committee Of the Senate
in any necessary action relating 10 the
funeral.
Rcsoirod, That as an additional mark Of
respect 10 the memory Of the deceased, the
House do now adjourn.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted, and the House at 1925 o'clock
adjourned until tomorrow.