New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-01
LEGISLATURES HONOR MR.. BLAINE.
TRIBUTES TO HIS MEMORY FROM MAINE AND
CONNECTICUT

CONNECTICUT.
Augusta. Me-. Jan. 3l.-In the Senate to-day the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas In the mysterious ordering Of Gods provi.
dencc the Nation has been deprived OF one Of It's most
distinguished citizens, whose lamented death fills all
hearts with sorrow; and.
Whereas, We desire to express our appreciation OF
the great ability and love and veneration for the
personal worth deceased statesman therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in the death OF James G. Blaine ue
country has been deprived Of fearless and ilusrous
statesman whose broad and comprehensive policy great
executive ability and reless and patriotic devotion to
National welfare have made him known and respected
" all the world the pc-emincnt man OF MS umc-
who commanded honor and respect for his country among
all the nations OF the earth
Resolved. That the State Of Maine Is peculiarly az
nctcd in loss OF this eminent and beloved citizen,
recognized leadership in public affairs hes SHE'D
the Commonwealth and placed it In the front
rank In the promotion OF the prosperity and glory OF the
Nation-a man whose face never turned away Ia
the hour peril and whose honorable acheI have
added 10 its
Resolved That the citizens Of the State Of Maine in
tbs dath OF its distinguished son. have lost one whose
Intercourse always instructive helpful and kindly
whose impulses found their expression In be-
neyOent acts and whose distinguished career and patr
otto devotion his country and his State future genera
tions may well strive to emulate.
Resolved, That the sympathy and coincidence OF the
Legislature OF Maine be extended 10 his sorrowins fam
lily. whose an1c,on is much greater than ours, and
tanning arm can best support them in this hour Of their
irreIarabc loss
Resolved. That q copy OF these resolutions be sent
to tho bereaved family and made part u the records
Of this lody.
In the House the following resolutions adopted
Whereas This House Of Representatives. In common
with oil the people Of Safe and Nation, In sorrow
nouns the death OF the Hon. James q. Blaine;
Received That in his death state and country have
lost eminent statesman, pure faithful and upright
public servant. good citizen and noble man, whose
deeds imperlshable monument
Resolved. That tender his bereaved family our
sincere sympathy and CONFIDENCE
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions, signed by
the Speaker and clerk be presented 10 the family Of the
deceased as an expression OF respect and esteem
Hartford, Conn, jan 3l.-The legislature today
adopted the following resolutions on the death OF
James q. Blnine:
Resolved That have received with profound sorrow
the announcement OF the death Of the Hon. James G
Blaine. which occurred at Washington the 9TH inst
Resolved. That record appreciation OF his great
qualities and that accord him the power Of IN.
Huencins and leading his feownen degree eQualled
by few In the present age and eycelled By His
distinguished services rendered 10 the public during
period extending than quarter or century
,ntto the lasting gratitude OF his countrymen.
lie bore distinguished part In the oconstrucon and
financial which followed the Civil War and was
the coaspcuous leader IN perfecng measures Affecting
reciprocal! relations with other countries In trade and
His Impulses his hearty cordially.
his natural magnetism and almost boyish enthusiasm
for him q personal following excelng in numbers and
devotion that OF any man in our time. overwhelmed In
defeat by circumstances trivial in their nature he yet
himself with dignity, ind in the reverses which
he suffered drew his friends closer to him. lie wac by
nted consider aud decide important questions and
history OF the times in which he lived he will
conspicuous and interesting figure.