The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-25
SESSION OF TIE SENATE.
Senators Walthsn and Gordon EuI
gize the Dead Justice.


Senators Walthan and Gordon Euio-
gize the Dead Justice.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 24.-The credentials
OF Senators Gray and Bate were presented
and placed on file.
Mr.. Sawyer, rep, of Wisconsin, from the
committee on pensions, reported a bill
authorizing the commissioner of pensions to
accept as proof OF citizenship of an appIi-
cant FOR pension under the act OF July "a,
1872. the fact that at the date of his appli-
cation h was an actual and bona fde resi-
dent OF the United States, and it was passed.
Vice President Morton laid before the
Senate the following communication just
received by him:
The SUPREME Court OF THE UNITED STATES,
The Vice President:
1t becomes my painful duty to inform the
Vice President and the Senate of the death OF
Mr.. Justice Lamar, which occurred at $500
O'CLOCK last night at Macon Ga.
MELVILLE W. FULLER,
Chief Justice United States Supreme Court.
A PUBLIC CALAMITY.
Mr.. Walthell rose and said:
Mr.. PREsIDENT-That the death of the great
man just announced-great in every sense-is a
all shades Of opinion, throughout the country
which he served so well. But, Mr.. President,
1t Is in Mississippi thar this affection
will be most keenly and severely felt
he brought so much Of credit during his career
OF usefulness and honor in a public position OF
the greatest responsibility and trust. He was
the idol of the people OF his state. They ad-
mlred him for his many gifts and for his con-
ceded power. They were grateful to him for
the services which, they believed and believe,
he did man and GSa %Ssn hs have did, aSd
they loved him and trusted him for
that high sense Of honor. that sublime cour-
age that fidelity which signaliZed his private
and his public life. On this occasion, Mr.. Pres
ident, may not speak at length OF his public
services, but may be permitted, on behalf of
Mississippi and of all her people, to thank the
Senate In advance for the action which know
is soon to be taken by adjourning in respect
for his memory.
GEoRGIA's TRIBUTE.
Mr.. Gordon said:
Mr.. PREsIDENT-This is not the occasion
for any extended remarks in reference to the
distinguished dead; but l do feel impelled to
say that Georgia sympathizes especially with
her sister state (MlssissippD in the deep sense
of loss which we have sustained. Judge La
mars life began in Georgia, and his distin-
gulshed ancestry make part or her
history. Around his name in early man
hood were clustered the hopes of her people.
They have naturally followed his career with
the deep interest which would attach to a
career so ilustrious, SO brilliant, so exceptionally
DchouOldl W bLiS SOuhtiys AZ 6hOlu0I WcSph
SO Georgia weeps at the death of this great
man 1t was my fortune to know him and to
love him. 1t was the fortune of Georgia to have
given to this union the man who has Just passed
away, with an immortal glory around his name,
and with the blessings of all his countrymen
from every section, forever to follow him.
Mr.. Wilson, rep, Of Iowa said:
Mr.. PREsIDENT-In view of the announcement
just made to the Senate, and out of proper re-
spect to the memory of the deceased Judge, 1
move that the Senate do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to, and the Sen
ate, at :35 O'Clock, adjourned.