Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-23
REeREr AND EULOGY.


Expressions from Leading Public Men
upon the Dead Justice.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-Justice Field,
who had known Justice Matthews inti-
mately-more so probably than any other
member of the Court, expressed 10 o rep
rsseniatiye Of the press after the Court ad-
iourned the sentiments of himself and his
associates upon the death of their Brother
Justice, said be: "The members of the Su-
preme Court deeply deplore the deats of
Justice Matthews. They had become at
tsched to him in an unusual degree. They
recognized his grsa legal ability, hut ven
more they appreciated the warmth Of his
atfsCtioratc nature He was an iudustri-
Gus Judge, and his decisions exhibited wide
research snd thorough culture. He WAS
an able lawyer, a wise Judge and Chris
tisn gentleman
The death of Justice Matthews was the
subject of conversation among Senators to-
day. many of whon had served with him
during his term ia The Senate and on
everv hand words of regret and euiogy
we're paid.
Senator Sbermeu saii: "lne death OF
Mr.. Justice Mstthees comes with % shock
to- ne. though be has been sick for a long
time Yet be washOpeful Of recovery, and
I did not suppose his death imminent BE
was q msn thoroughly fitted for the post
tion he occupied, trained lawyer, with %
I judicial mind OF the highest order. 1t is
no di-parsgemen. 10 his associates TO say
/ that he was their equal Ia point Of ability
I His death will be sincerely mourned by a
multitude Of friends, snd his place will bs
/ hsrd to till.
Ssnatar P'att.-'I believe he made al
a6m rable judge, and was an ornament 10
The Bench, tally iustiiyi1g the confidence
Of those who supported his nomination. /
believed IL was good nomination, and
have never had occasion TO change lay
mind
Senator Teller. - Justice Matthews
eppointmeut was an excellent one, and he
aid not disappoint his friends. He was q
msn of commanding talent, as shown by
/ his services iu the Senate az well "a on the
+ Bench.
Senator Harris-'I had k0owo Justice
/ Matthews personally for many years. He
/ vac a ul-n o. abso,ats parity and integrity
aud q lawyer of great eblliiy."
Senator MitCheil-'He was eminent IN
his profession, a man OF great learning and
pronounced ability. kind of heart, generous
10 nature and p sincere ifierd. His death
IS grea. loss 10 the bench and 20 the
country
Senator Spocner-"J Justice Matthews
was LAWYER ot eminent ability aud his
death ia a great loss
Senator Hoar-'' Judge Matthews has
taken his place in the highest rank of mag
i5trates VINO have "a upon the bench OF
the Supreme Court of the United States
from the beginning Of the government. 1t
/ has never occurred 20 anybody since his
appointment 20 question his absolute I'M
paItiality'
Senator Payne said His appointment
10 the bench of the Supreme Court PLACED
him where by nature he was best fitted t.
be- and I ann firmly convinced that had NJ
lived he would have become the foremost
urist Of the land
A large number of messages OF condo
/ lepcs were received during the afternoon.
+ Among them were the following;
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, March -, 1889. j
F lfg Dear lfrs. Nq'ttars,
/ have heard with most profound regret
of the death Of your most honOred nus
band. The sense of less and bereavement
which YOU feel will be shared by all our
people. have known Justice Matthews
for many years and had q very high appre-
ciatios of his character and learning
/ That vou may be comfoItsd aud sustained
i'm this hour OF trial is my most sincere
PRAYER. Very truly yours,
BRNJANIIN HARRISON.
The arrangements for the funeral were
practically completed this evening. Re
Egious services Will be held at hi5 late
residence Monday afternoon at one o'clock
At their conclusion the remains will be
removed 10 the Baltimore and Ohio station
for transportation TO Glendale, Ohio, by
way of Cincinnati. Tuesday atternoo n
the remains will bv inferred in Spring
Grove Cemetery.