New-York tribune., 1898-12-28
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gressiorsl Directory seven modest lines give the
biographical sketch Of the man In the senate VINO
at his death Oldest in years and In servce-a
continuous Congressional service OF forty three
years In these brief lines Senator Morrill, men
ns foowed ed by ihe Business Of merchant after
ward asrcuturai pursuits The h. eoasFses IN RsSrsse m
tatiyes and The date of entering the Senate ina,
Is all. But service so long and from nrst to last
high and honorable and useful 10 MS country
At his last renomnation, in 1896. Senator Morrill,
on man of MS years. He reminded them OF what
na ms ssd e w0S SS al sep 'e 0 o
Their answer vas that his experience aone oS
though an tt ana SsI eoany
Senator Morrs record Is that 81 aorSes
or action he had been from the first lorceiui
temperament and character was rare among men
He was not Of an aggressive naipTe M Snd no
n %ns enemy nH "na n hs wSd He
by aggression. but everything by quiet nnyieid,ms ing
thence and above all. honesty OF purpose and faith
IN the measure he advocated. -
represented so ably and faithfully. Senator Morrill,
was for breadth u Of n m5a and paSe
tai 1t was with him a duty and pleasure 10
urge such Improvements as would make MasSing. Snss
would be Justly proud The magnificent Consres-
MorTils MOTIF T preaomnant S traits Of persistence and
quiet, rocklike frmness. 1t took nearly twenty
y nTssse", make this Seauia
an accomplished fact. One wonders II there VIII
SSs. DC Of ne Hsnerabe ss who
thought and realization Of the great work 1t
pression Sd n in the agricultural colleges where 6uss
e n ano Of e m to
The compliment to Senator Morrill, on the last
anes rom the 8
were 10 be sworn In. the Nice-President instead
the usual custom. called first the name Of Justin
Morrill, This of course was unexpected ec IT. to The the
dent had made mistake, But in a few words the
sired Mr. Morrill, should take precedence over all
others in the ceremony Of taking the oath OF Office
alone and Tasns Ks 5is5t herd rs:P9nasd IL; 5S
ON WAS s al bha Th 9s ss' %s Sns ss q sisaH
eTines erin were remafkabe in that ali the disns
men and women In town came together In honor OF
riii that he had probably made fewer mistakes
recall @ no mistakes for which he was responsible
an unusual record for public man This ne httrS
sionae: so deliberate so inyaria5y, controlled ,ln by
been no weak places, no unprotected points
HIS PRIVATE LIFE.
In manners he was simple direct. earnest. with
the old school courtesy and His manner
would alnos, be called cold. but was barrier Of
defence against the mob of ofice-seekers and
those who had axes 10 grind. Mr.. Morrill, was far
removed from that school OF public men who are
hail fellows we'll met-promise much and perform
little He careful 10 perform more than he
promised. and the smallest details were not be-
meath his attention. In his intercourse with ms
colleagues H. cordial and responsive. and did
his share of the story telling which obtains more
less in the committee-rOoms al the Capitol. Mt
Morrill, was never clubman. and was not what Is
known is
cial side TO his nature. He was cordially hospita-
BILE and delighted TO gather his friends around hS
hearihstone. He famous whist player, ana
the after-dinner rubber when he had some states
men of like proclivty for partner and opponents
was an institution In his home. Formerly he was
much In evidence In social life. but In late days
the large and crowded receptions tired him. anc ne
limited his acceptances TO dinners.
Senator Morrill, was somewhat Of bookworm,
and reading always the greatest pleasure ana
relaxation TO him. He cared. however. very little
The freedom from concern about his political af-
fairs at home gave Mr.. Morrill, opportunity TO ac-
complish vast amount OF general legislauon
After his interest In financial questions and the
brary Building and the Smithsonian claimed his
attention. In everything that means culture and
education for the people he was especially active,
and his views such topics are modern and pro-
Mr. Morrill, had charming home in Thomas Cir
Gle. Of the most agreeable quarters or town.
which the sun pours from every side. In the front
drawing-r there IA marble bust or the Senator.
by his friend Powers. and over the mante there
hangs a portrait By Eastman Johnson. which. OF
preferred by his family. His summers ne spent at
home IN Stranord. among his old friends and
neighbors a quiet. restful existence. the time d.
vided between his flower garden his library and
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