The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-01
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE.
The State Hospital Steward Bill Defeated
Resolutions on ME- Wolcott's
Death

DoNer, Del, MHrCn 0l.-In6 only Dust
ness transacted in the General Assembly
tu.lay was the defeat, in Tho House, of the
bill authorizing the Governor 10 appoint u
steward for the State Hospital for the in
sane ut Farnhurst.
During the afternoon several delega-
lions were given hearings on various bills.
The visitors were interested in the educa-
tlonal, boiler inspector, marsh tax and
junction and Break water Railroad bills.
Though the Legislature had failed to
elect Mr. WOlcott senator there was more
han usual sorrow shown about tho halls
when his death was announced. In the
Senate, Senator Meredith offered the fol-
lowing resOlu ions:
Whereas, The General Assembly has
heard with deepest sorrow and regret of
the sudden death this morning of the Hon
James l.. Wolcott, and
Whereas, He was once an officer of this
General Assembly and has long been a
trusted adviser and personal friend OF
many of our members, and
Whereas, Though not now in public life
(hav!ng some time retired from the Office
of chancellor OF this state, which he had
so ably and consoientiously administered),
sill! the many duties performed by him in
the service Of his state, as clerk of the Sem
ate,as secretary of state, us chancellor, have
all contributed toward making his death
a loss to he state as Woll Us to tho town
and county in which he lived, and to his
personal friends and to his family. There
fore. be 1t
Resolved, By the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the State Of Delaware,in
General Assembly mot:
That, though bowling in humble sub
mission to the will Of the Divine Ruler OF
the universe, In laying the icy hand of
death upon the Hon james l.. Wulcott Of
this state, still, we cannot withhold an
expression of the heaviness OF our grief &C.
casioned by his sudden demise; and be 1t
further
Resolved That by the taking off the de-
parted, so conscientious an officer and citi-
zen SO able an advocate; SO true friend
and COUNSELLOR his native state, the town
of his adoption, and the friends who had
mot him iu everyday intercourse have
suffered loss which seems irrcparabe,
and which is all tho more goignant by
reason of Its suddenness; and DO It further
Resolved, That we hereby extend to the
bereaved family of the deceased the ex-
preston Of our sincerest sympathy, and
commend them for comfort to Him "who
doeth all things WE'LL and. DO it further
Resolved. That copy of these resou-
tions be transmitted to the family of the
deceased, and that they be entered upon
the journal Of each house of the General
Assembly; and be- it further
Resolved, That as further mark of our
esteem for the deceased and as a slight
recognition of his eminently useful SER
vices to the state, that we adjourn to
meet on Monday next, April 4, at 10
O'Clock.
BE it further resolved, That the two
houses attend the funeral of the deceased
in a body.
Senator ]. NJ. c. Moore seconded the mo-
ton to adopt the resolutions and it was
adopted withouta word of comment and
sent to the House.
In the House the resolutions were also
unanimously adopted, the adoption being
marked by three brief speeches. One Of
them was by Mr.. HAZEL who was compel.
affected.
When the resolutions had been adopted
Mr.. Hazel arose and in a voice choked
with emotion, said.
1T has been truly said that death loves
a shining mark, and it never aimed at u
truer, ADLER. nobler man than when it laid
low the Hon. James L. Wolcott. In his
death the State loses one of its foremost
citizens, the community shining Orna-
ment and pure Democracy one Of Its best
and truest opponents. But like the oak of
the forest, which shakes down its green
foliage to battle with the winter winds,
he has but laid aside the trappings which
bound him to this earth, that his pure and
spotless spirit might wing its flight to the
God who gave it, But words are silver
and in this case silence is golden. l can
say no more"
Representative Wilson was the second
speaker. He said:
Il have no fulsome or studied words to
say. feel personally sad upon this occa-
sion. l sincerely feel that tho death Of
MIR. Wolcott is not only great personal
loss but loss to the state as well. He
will be most missed by those who were ac-
customed to meet him personally. Over
this whole state there will DO felt sad
ness greater than words can express"
Mr. Cheairs spoke very briefly: II can
add nothing, he said, to what has already
been spoken, except to add my own per.
sonal sorrow on the occasion OF this sad
event."
Mr. Wolcott's funeral will take place ON
Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Ser
vices will be held al the house.