St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-13
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the committee met that Calvin S. Brice
should be the next chairman in place Of
the late w. S. Barnum. and his election
was promptly declared. After the Sc
lection of Mr.. Brice, the Introduction of
resolutions was in order. A resolution
of coincidence with the family of the late
chairman was introduced by Carlos
French, Senator Barnum's successor as
national committeeman from Connecti-
cut. The resolution in memory of Gen.
Barnum reads as follows:
Resolved, That on behalf of the Demo-
Gratis Of the q nited States, the members of
this committee express their profound regret
that the death Of William H. Barnum has
deprived the country lof an eminent citizen
and tine Democratic party of an illustrious
servant to whom were committed the most
-tion during more than eleven years. Elected
to the craftsmanship of the national Demo-
cratic committee at the meeting held at
Washington in May, 1877. Senator Barnum
his death on the Both day of April, 1889.
His impartiality, tireless energy, liberality,
sound Judgment, rare knowledge of men and
acute penetration into the causes of political
petent as we'll as most devoted of party man.
ayers. To his fidelity of official duty, the
people of the state Of Connecticut and of
the country, and particularly those who were
his colleagues in congress, unanimously bear
witness. Respecting his great merits as a
private citizen and man of affairs, there is
universal concurrence among very wide
circle of associates and friends, including
many to whom his business enterprises fur
nished employment.
committee. Senator Barnum's death is felt
with keen sense of loss, akin to that ex-
periences by members of family deprived
of its head. We know better than others can
the full measure OF the devotion with which
he consecrated himself to the service Of the
Democratic party, for the sake of good and
honest government. We are familiar with
the courage that no difficulties could daunt,
the energy that no opposition could over
come, and the fertility of resource that was
ory will be cherished among us, and the rec
ord of his distinguished services will be
transmitted to our successors as model OF
patriotic self-sacrifice and well-directed de-
votion to the great Democratic ca use.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes and copies sent to the fam
lily of the deceased.
The following is copy of the resolutions
adopted in memory of Capt. F. W. Dawson:
Resolved, That Capt. F. W. Dawson mem
Carolina. was looked to by his associates for
many years of companionship in that zeal
Gus and intelligent discharge Of duty which
is characteristic devotion and bright mind.
The deplorable calamity. that cut short
career already rich in performance. but with
promise of yet more brilliant results from
ripened experience, has been deplored by all
good citizens of his state. by hosts Of friends
throughout the country and by members of
the journa listic profession, of which he was
an ornament Gifted with rare ch arm of
amiability and gentleness in manners, he on
several occasions displayed the highest per-
sonal courage and endurance. He was
morally, as well as physically, of the bravest
his untimeIy death has most sorely afflicted,
and with his fellow citizens generally OH the
loss of so gallant a gentleman, so firm
Democrat and SO excellent citizen.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes and copies sent to families
of deceased.
Carlos French. in introducing the
Barnum resolutions, eulOgized the de-
ceased as citizen, and as statesman,
and for his fidelity, liberality, sound
Judgment and tireless energy. Senator
German followed in lengthy speech.
touching upon the career of the depart
ed leader, and lauding his sterling quail
tiles. The resolutions were unani-
mously adopted. The secretary of the
committee, s. P. Sheerin, of Indiana,
then read an address OH the death of
Capt. Francis w. Dawson, of Charles
ton, in which he paid a high tribute to
his worth and memory, and briefly re-
viewed his life. He also presented res
olutions deploring his untimely end,
and setting forth the high esteem in
which he was held as member of the
committee and as citizen. These res
OlutiOns were also unanimously adopted.
Senator German while speaking to the
resolutions of respect to Mr.. Barnum
said he was
A LEADER OF MEN,
and that he was strong man morally
and mentally, but not equipped with
that rich store of mental furnishing
supplied by the universities. In speak
ing of bis success, the senator said that
Mr.. Barnum attributed it to the
strict observation of three cardi-
nal rules-sobriety, industry, and
honest dealing with his fellows.
sIntellectually,S said the speaker. ''his
rivals underestimated him, his friends
never fully appreciated him, his admir-
ers never Oxervalued him. He was an
American who loved our institutions
with heartfelt devotion, and believed
they were destined to exercise COM |
influence on the destiny of |
mankind. He believed that they |
could but be maintained by the |
agency of the Democratic party. Mr.. |
Barnum was therefore a Democrat
of the Jefers0nian school, who had ]