The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-17

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from earth into eternity IL looks as IL
by some prophetic intuition he had re-
turned from the spring flowers and genial
skies OF Florida TO lay down his sword
ana shield on the very altars OF his coun-
try.
This is not the time for the analysis
or his character. for eulogies of his
virtues, for the history OF his illustrious
services. On some fitting day I shall ask
the Senate to do justice to his honored
memory.
But. sir, ] should commit very
great wrong not TO say now with what
unspeakable pain and infinite grief the
death OF Senator Vance smited the peo-
pie Of North Carolina. For some more
than forty years. In peace and in war,
he has been the most beloved and the
most honored son Of that great State.
From the overflowing ocean across the
hills and plains and valleys to the
majestic mountain tops he was a familiar
and most dear object to the hearts and
homes Of all our people. Language can
not describe the admiration and love and
gratitude of all ages. OF both sexes, OF
every class, condition, and race, of the
whole people OF North Carolina, for this
great and good man, their benefactor
and bulwark I'm prosperity and adversely.
Standing by his lifeless form to-day 1t is
my sacred duty, representing a Common
wealth of nearly two million souls, TO
shed upon his mortal ashes the tears Of
their affection and deepest sorrow
He seemed. sir, as If by destiny to
hold I'm his hands the hearts of the
people, and at this moment the throbblng
hearts of thousands are following his
silent march to the tomb If he had
faults they were bold, brave. open faults
and are forever eclipsed and forgotten
In the splendor of a great and glorious
life and in the magnanimity Of a noble
nature.
"As ] think of the short interval at
which he follows the beloved Georgian
from the folding doors OF this chamber
TO their last rest 1t looks as If two
tall oaks which stood over and shaded
our hearthstones, had fallen in the early
evening after the storm and heat of the
day had passed over and before the
shades Of night and winter had fallen
upon their autumn leaves. Colquitt and
Vance had done their duty to their
country and their fellow men.
But l must not trust myself further.
At the hour Of 0 tonight the committee
OF the two houses OF Congress, the en-
tire delegation Of the State Of North
Carolina, and the special committee from
the State, with the sad family and
friends. win leave the capital of the Star
Spangled Republic and bear the remains
Of Governor Vance through the sister
State Of Virginia TO the beautiful capital
OF North Carolina, and thence take them
10 his burying-ground on the mountain
side, overlooking the blue torrents of the
French Broad and in the sight of lovely
Asheville, and there leave them in the
shade Of the evergreens and in the mirror
and melody Of flowing waters to sleep with
his patriotic fathers. And as the clouds
at evening hang upon the bosom and eter-
nal towers of Black Mountain. so will a
shadow or sorrow rest upon the bosom OF
all his people. But the light Of his lie
with the early rays Of morning will dispel
the gloom from the mountains and from
their hearts.
And now / can only venture, in the name
Of the stricken Senate, with genter sym
pathy TO send to the noble and devoted wo-
man, who for months by day and by night
with unWearied Vigilence has stood by
him like an angel Of light and love. our
heartfelt coincidence and tenderness, ana
to hold up TO his brave sons the ever
living beacon of their fathers life. He
expired solaced In the arms and affections
of his wife and children. And may our
Almighty Father. in his supreme and inf
mite goodness, bestow upon them his
strength and comfort"
Further resolutions were offered by Mr..
Ransom, and agreed to. ordering invita-
tions TO be extended to the President of
the United States and the members OF
his Cabinet. the chief Justice and Asso-
ciate Justices of the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the general commanding
the army and the admiral Of the navy,
TO attend the funeral to-day.
Senators Morrill, Rep.. Vi. Sherman |
Rep., ohio, Harris Dem, Tenn.), and |
Mcpherson Dem, n. j. were appointed |
by the Vice-Presldent as pall-bearers, and |
then a recess was taken until $3.50 Il. NJ.
TIE SENATE REAssEMBLEs.
When the Senate reassembled at $3.50 !
the galleries were packed with eager |
spectators. the ladies geferally wearing |
sombre costumes. The seats on the floor |
had been re-arraIr ed, the chairs Of the |
senator's being brought together more |
closely than usual, and over a hundred |
plain. Oak-colored. wooden chairs being |
placed in the lobbies, at the rear Of the |
two sections. Large. leather. crimson |
colored upholstered arm chairs for the |
family of the dead senator to the left of |
the Vice President. and the President and |
members OF the Cabinet TO the right, |
STOOD within the area. On the secretary's |
desk was an immense floral piece repre-
senting the broken trunk Of a galix tree. |
a North Carolina growth, around which |
roses and other flowers were twined. |
and along the walls at close intervals |
were ranged potted plants of palms and |
evergreens, with two tail North Carolina |
pines on each side of the Nice-P Presidents
chair and a tall palm in the recess be-
hind il. Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartors, Gen.
Grants daughter. occupied a front seat
In the gallery, 10 the east Of The reporters
gallery.
At $3.50 the casket containing the re-
mains OF the dead senator was borne
nto the chamber by a squad of uniformed
Capitol police. and placed on bier in the
area. 1t was preceded by the Committee
If Arrangement for the two Houses. the
OF which wore white scarfs. |
md was accompanied by the honorary
wearing black scarfs The
op Of the caskot was covered with a
lrOfusion of roses.
THE DIGNlTARIEs ARRIVE,
Immediately afterWard the deputy Ser
.eant-at-Arms. Mr.. Layton, announced
he arrival at the main entrance
# the chamber of the Speaker and mem
lors Of the House of Representatives. The
'ice-Presidcnt and senators stood up and
emaincd standing while the members OF
he House were seeking their seats-the
peakcr taking his beside the Nice-Presi- |
ent, ut his right hand side. and the
MEMBERS theirs on the Democratic side
( the chamber. which was entirely va
atcd by the senators. Next came, and
,ere received with the like houors. the
hief Justice and Associate Justices OF
"a es,trro,,a.. Eourf Of he Tfnife1 States |