The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-15
TRIBUTE 10 MR.. RANDALL.
THE DBID STATESMAN EULoGIzED
IN THE HOUSE.


Samuel ]. Randall. Mr. O'Neiil Rep, Pa. tho
flrst speaker, reviewed ut length tho public
1ifo Of his deceased colleague feelingly referred
10 the strong friendship which had existed be.
2ween them for many years, and In conclusion
eaid: Those Of US whose melancholy duty 1t
was to follow him to his place of burial will
never forget the faces OF sadness we saw upon
tho thousands OF Philadelphia people, whose
affection for him took them to his grave Tho
"oor. tho rich, the young, the old, were there to
shed tears over tho remains Of their deceased
Stiend and fellow-citizen. Men, women, and
children. in countless throngs. looked upon his
countonSnce. placid In death. for tho last
time. Eminent men OF all political
pnrties paid homage to him who In life
though partisan, had won their friendship
and esteem. His simplicity of manner. his
Kindly greetings. his devotion 20 the indivld-
ual, his courage to do what he believed was
right. his fearessness In asserting his opin-
Ions, endeared him to all mon. They mourned
his death not only loss to their city. their
state, and their country. but wept over bin
personally as those who would not be COM
forted' His wish that his funeral should be
devoid OF pomp and ceremony was carefully
carried out in Washington. In Philadelphia
tusre was no ostontation, but the hearts OF the
people could not bc restrained Their desire
of bearing testimony by their presence to his
virtues his unsullied life rs n Representative
and as man. brought multitudes from all parts
of the city In uniformed procession, but in the
ouietness OF profound grief to see their de-
ceased friend laid at rest In Laurel Hill Gene
terry. He was honorei in death as In life as
few men have been honored."
Mr.. Mutcher dem, Pa added his tribute
OF respect to tho memory OF the dead states
man. euloRizlng his public services and dwoll-
ing feelingly upon his high and upright pri-
Vate character
Mr.. Forney Dem. Ala. who for many years
1erved with the deceased upon tho Committee
on Appropriations, bore testimony to Mr. Ran
Walls Integrity OF purpose and lndomitable will
when battling for the good OF the people. He
zion anu jobbery, and came out with garments !
pure and spotess, His courage was shown IN |
question. whom n surrender OF those convic-
lions might have % omo'ed him to the highest |
position in the gift OF tho people. lr political |
discussion and controversy one blast upon |
his bugle horn" would rally his party. and the
TWO wings would h&E togo'her lie would be
Sania, but BY the people Of tho whole country
Mr.. Butterwotth Ron. Ohio characterized
made S." not by the touch Of royaity bT but by
tho touch Of greater and miEhter hand.
DUTY to hi m was word Of imperial command.
was done. 1t was dillcult to rightly estimate
The influences Of such II character. He was not
lnents, tut he was profound philosopher His
strong FONTS were MS hard common sense. his
and, his untirng Industry, Supplemented b.;
the highest order Of moral and physical corlr-
age. Tho religious profession Of Mr.. Randall
D few weeks be orc his death, ought to 20 far
To confirm tho wavcring. For hs was q brave
man. No terror The grave could present, oper
was based on firm conN teton that there was
lie beyond the grave. i would be long be-
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who loved her with devotion less selfish and
none who would serve her with more courage
and consistency.
Mr.. Naux Dem.. Pa said that he wished
o pay his personal tribute to the, character
; ! siooh on the pedestal OF an earnest CON
, I OF nghti His high rnnk and great fame
cred into military lie he would have been
:reat commander. His personal and POLITICAL
integrity were beyond the reach of suspicion.
'chemes. Jobs. covert efforts to secure public
money were neither countenanccd nor encour-
st His honesty was the glory of his life. His !
.eople hon0red this virtue. and honOred him.
nose 1 o. so his p@r.y who could not with
llttedly stainless honor
Mr. ,Caswell Rep, Wis, confined his remarks c
nd action at the time of the Electoral Com c
iisslon when when he presided over the House; e
ever be forgotten by tho people who loved (
omntry better than party. Q
MI Blouut Dem. VA sketched the legis- a
ltire career OF tho dead statesman. dwelling v
l detail nnon Mr.. lnndall's successful elliott t
diminish tho expenditures of the Govern
~. he said that tie name of Samuel. j. Ran O
al was reyeIed and loved at every hearth c
Ir. Blount his friend. from his country a pa 1
lot and statesman. and rom a noble wife the d
psullied affection of 9motel husband.
III led reputation and stern. intending and @
'anless character OF his late colleague. o
anda!l's attitude in relation 10 the Electoral /,
nmmlssiop, ana characterized II as heroically Il
atri0tlc HIND Lo waveIed civil war might Il
ayo lelallen tho country. II
NJ. Mills Dem, Texas promised his remarks C
tn IT. me ere, readHGo Of an NE :9naiey eoIuent
4, death Of his Old colleague. Mr. Mills thcn d
n o Eo 5'" doal s,o, elnSG f Sn nS
C ch 70 an" nd G diet p23r but always to9 i
is hall Or dcpnrted from it with u purer con S
Ience tha .1,ii HmnHI i Eandal; The name q
ere remembered and Citen mentioned ut tho \
'esifes of southern homes. when the pcor!o q
o mention of ono nnd how their hope had 10. ,
we'd at the mention of the other. The people /
tho South would cherish in their memory b
IN Of RandalPs ,airlfuI friendship toward il
en- when powerful enemies were seeking Il
cir destructton, y
Mr.. Osborne Hop. Pa said that Mr.. Randall s.
d died honored anu beloved by all who knew "
N. He had Assoc into the great hereafter q
thout stain on his personal character or in G,
gritty. G,
Mr.. MnCreary dem. Ky attested tho fact ID
at no mnn eNcelled Mr. Randall in stainless 7
aracter honest purpose. true and exalted | s.
lnhood, ami courageous adherence to con-
'tion. 10 died poor in purse. but rich in
nor and Bile respect m
tlr. Dalzell Rep, Pa said that Pennsyl- oil
MIA pointed with prdetOIhad stevens VIM fe
Kelley; and Samuel j. randall. members OF III
worlds sroat company OF great commoners 10
iose pulses had beaten in unison with tho fu
lses OF the people Randall had had n long. be
rnest, faithful, truthful career. The chapter IN
his lie was closed. Tho judgment OF that be
} must he passed. With those who had ca
own hin II was Judgment Of appreciation.
) character would assume greater nobler
oportionS with the passage OF time. Not tir
my men had carved their names as had Mr..
Iluall upon the enduring tablets Of history. | tlo
= career was FULLY rounded.
VI + otorrall Dem. w. congratulated him Ne
\ !, that he had known Mr., randall personally !"
u was proud that he had been able 10 cali "
n irIend, Virginia brought her laurel leaf Lii
apoih ms Nance the walls OF hur homes me
'uuIu he aeckcd with his image Sn
hr buchanan ltn. " j. said that through C!'
reputation 81 place and power landau had
pt ms name and his fame pure and unsul-
d. lie had died poor in this worIi's gooIs, /
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