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


concerns which occupy and so much asi-
tate US in our daily life; what are all 10
us just now, when all around we see
those badges Of mourning. those tears
OF grief, when we behold that bier anu
remember who 1t Is that lies under II!
Suddenly called upon, on an occasion SO
solemn and before an assembly so au-
gust, i feel that there Is but one TOPIC
which becomes one In my position; only
one theme about which Il is proper for
me TO speak. The first requirement for
the highest and most symmetrical de-
velopment of everything that IL noble In
the character of n public man, whether q
soldier, sage, or a senator. Is sincere,
consistent, heartfelt piety. Pety towards
God IL the surest incentive 10 the full
discharge of all duty towards men. 1t
is the truest and most unfailing inspira-
tion of honor, the strongest safeguard OF
personal integrity, the most efficient ala
in the pursuit and in the attainment or
whatsoever things are true and just and
honest and lovely and Of good report.
/ stand here to affirm that the man VINO
lives properly under his great Task-Mas-
ter's eye; who believes and remembers
that God is now the witness OF his con-
duct and Will be his final judge. is the
man who will ever be the most fearless
in meeting his responsibilities and the
most faithful I'm the discharge Of all his
trusts. He is the man who will be most
elevated over whatever is most ignoble
and narrow and selfish. because the ends
which he aims at are those Of his coun-
try, his God and truth. And now, when
I remember on whom the bereavement
has fallen with it's heaviest weight oh
what can / do, what can we all do, but
TO take up in the arms of our faith and
Christian sympathy and affection those
xYb IN hcrccUn commend
them 10 the Father OF Mercies, to the God
Of all comfort; commend them TO the ten
der care of Jesus. lover Of souls, and never
so full of sympathy as when his children
are punished with sorrow.
THERE Is NOTHING GREAT BUT GoD.'
The preacher recalled the scene Of
Masillon, the famous French divine,
preaching funeral sermon be-
fore a French King and declaring after
his eyes had wandered over that scene
OF pride and mockiug vanity until last
they settled on the bier where dead
Royalty lay beneath the pail. "There
is nothing great but God" To-day"
continued the preacher. this chamber.
by a solemn dispensation of providence
has been converted into a Lodge of
Sorrow. and in this audience are those
occupying the highest post Of authority
and influence I'm the land. and yet all
temporal distinctions are now for
gotten. and how great thoughts of
controversy and strife which absorb
and agitate us appear insignificant In
the presence OF the dead, in the
presence Of the living Cod There is
nothing great but God "
In conclusion, DR.. Hoge recited the
hymn:
"My God and Father while I pray,
Far from home on life's rough way;
Oh. teach, from my heart to say,
Thy will be done"
THE cAsKET TAKEN TO THE TRAIN.
The benediction was pronounced by
Chaplain Miburn, and then the coffin
with the remains Of the dead senator. was
borne out by the Capitol police, attend
ed by the honorary pall-bearers and the
committees of the two Houses. The in
vited guests left the chamber in the
inverse order of their arrival.
The funeral procession was formed on
the eastern plaza Of the Capitol and
moved to the Pennsylvania railroad sta
tion. from which the train started for
Raleigh, N. g.. al . p NJ The |
Senate. soon after the ceremonies, ad- |
journed until tomorrow.
MUST BE BURIED At AsHEvTL1E.
This afternoon a delegation from Raj |
eigh called on Mrs. Vance to request that |
the Senator's remains be inferred IN that |
city. Mrs. Vance decided not to change |
her intention TO have the burial at Ashe
Vile, where Senator Vance some time
ago selected a site for his grave.
At o'clock this afternoon the mem
bers of the Senate and the House COM
mittee appointed to attend the funeral |
reached the Vance residence on Massa-
chusetts avenue and a few minutes later
the casket was placed in the hearse and
taken to the Capitol under their escort.
Eight Capitol policemen. under a lieu
tenant, acted as body-bearers. There
were no services at the house. At $3.50
o oclock Mrs. Vance and the members of
her family left the Vance residence for
the Capitol.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. April 16.-The death Of
sena tor Vance was referred to in eloquent
md appropriate terms by the Chaplain in
his opening prayer.
Mr.. Coombs Dem., n. " offered the
olowing resolution, which was unan-
mousy agreed to:
Whereas we have heard with profound
'cgret of the death Of a former and dis
inguished member Of this body. Major
Iener;d Henry w. Slocum, who died In
Brooklyn on the morning of the 18th in
tant,
Resolved, That in this death Of one Of
he great captains Of the Union army
Turing the war the country has lost
rave and sSilful soldier. wise legis-
ator. pure citizen Of high and distin-
uished character, and
Resolved, That this preamble and resou-
ion be spread upon the journal Of the
iOuse, and that a copy of them be sent
o his sorrowing family.
A recess of twenty minutes was taken.
n motion of Mr.. Henderson CDem., y.
-, pending the receipt of a message |
rom the Senate. conveying the resolu-
ions of that body over the death OF
enator Vance.
When the House reassembed at l23O |
he Senate resolution, expressing regret
1 Senator Vance's death, was read there
pom Mr.. Henderson. OF North Carolira,
nered the following resolution:
THE RESOLUTION.
Resolved, That the House has heard
With profound sorrow the announcement |
t the death Of Hon. Iebuion Baird Vance,
a'e senator from the State o. North
'arOlina.
Resolved, That the Speaker appoint a
ommittee OF nine members TO act in
onjunclion with a committe OF the Sen
te TO maze the necessary arrangements
nd accompany the remains 10 the place
+ burial.
Resolved, That the House accept the in
itation of the Senate to attend the fu-
eral at o'clock this afternoon.
Resolved That a recess be taken untii