The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-09

by faith and good works and By devotion
TO principle.
The Hon. Alfred Holt Colquitt fol-
lowed in the footsteps of his illustrious
father. He hlled every Office I'm the gift
OF his people with fidelity and ability He
was a statesman, soldier and a patriot.
discharging every trust and every duty
imposed upon him by his state and coun-
try. Like his father. he was possessed
Of fervent piety and professed and prac-
uced religion. He was hlled with genuine
charity and eXemplihed in word and act
that great right OF religious freedom
which is the birthrlght OF every American
citizen. In him was found an ardent de-
fender Of the principles Of civil and relig-
ious liberty upon which the fathers
builded the most just and the most perfect
government devised by human wisdom.
IN MS young manhood ne served his
country in the Mexican war. and filed
one term in the representative branch of
congress.
In the war between the states he fought
for the independence Of the southern CON
federacy and gained merited distinction
for his courage and devotion TO a cause
that he believed to be right. He was one
Of the knightliest soldiers Of that mighty
host that challenged by its heroic deeds
the admiration of the world and won the
homage of mankind. In his chivaric ma
ture there was no bitterness. When the
end came that brought wreck and ruin to
him and his people. he walked in the paths
or peace, and by precept and example. en-
deavored to build up the waste places and
20 turn the minds and hearts Of his coun-
trymen to the government of their faith
ers, cherishing no anlmosties. but re-
specting and honoring the brave and
patriotic men who fought for the integrity
of the union.
"A soldier. patriot and statesman. he IL
lustrated his state and country Full of
years and Of honors he has been gathered
to his fathers mansion, leaving behind
him record of duty nobly done. The peo-
pie of his state honor his memory. and
Georgia cherishes the shining virtue of
her distinguished son.
1T is fitting that the members OF the
Senate should eulogizo the character and
services Of Senator Colqultt. He was an
eXemplar of those civic and heroic yir-
tues from which patriotism draws its
purest inspiration.
In honoring the dead of the south and
the north, whose deeds made their lives
sublime, the principles Of republican gov
ernment will be enshrned in the hearts
Of those who will cherish the priceless
blessings OF liberty.
Senator Colquitt loved his whole coun-
try With his last breath, he invoked
divine blessings upon the union Of states
that his fathers founded. In his invoca-
tion, he voiced the patriotism of Georgia
and of the south for the perpetuity Of
the federal government, which he would
have died to defend. This is the sent-
ment that animates the people of the
south. 1t rises above party and above
section. 1t is the message Of peace and
good will that the patriot heart OF the
south sends to the patriot heart of the
north-to advance and defend the honor
and welfare of our common country"
The resolutions were adopted and, as
a further mark Of respect to Mr. Col
quits memory. the Senate. at $40
o'clock, adjourned until tomorrow.