The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-14

james and Sarah Mumford Esmes. and
was born IN Dedham, Mass. June 4. ISIS,
and died oct. s. 1901.
During his carly years his parents re-
moved 20 proFiti-fft--whsre hf--frtfrer
died ia iSs5. and where his mother resided
until her death.
lie was educated in the public schools
OF Providence aud al boarding schools In
Massachusetts and Connecticut. lie then
worked az ,clerk for while and later
entered Yale graduating In iSi3. I'm 1874 he
made "Trip to the West. stopping at Gin
ciunau, O., there entering the office OF
Bellamy Storer. and in lSi5 was admitted
to the bar I'm the state OF Kentucky. lie
then returned TO Rhode Island and was
admitted 10 practice here. From 1880 he
served ~ recording and reading clerk of
the house OF representatives. In 1854 he
was elected state senator from Provi-
dence, and was elected again In
lS55-5g-5S-63.
lie was 4 member of the house OF rep
resentatlves in 1889 1865 and 1859 serving
the last year as speaker. In 1857 he was
chosen one of the commissioners on the
re vision of the public laws and I'm 1860 was
elected delegate to the Republican con
vention held i'm Chicago. which nominated
Abraham Lincoln for the presidency.
In 1870 he WAS elected representative
from Rhode Island and served in the
42d ijd, lith and i5th congresses In 1878
he Withdrew az candidate for the re-
election to congress and was again elected
10 the house OF representatives of this
state.
MIR Eames lived and acted during the
most important period OF our country $
history, when the events OF century
Were compressed into a few years, and
well and faithfully did he engage i'm the
duties and obligations OF citizenship and
in every other relation of life was true,
honest, sincere. faithful
Modest and retiring I'm his disposition.
he was nevertheless. true at all times TO
his convictions. and never moved from
the path of duty to court temporary favor
or partison rewards.
lie thus brought 10 the important and
arduous duties of his position as mem
ber OF congress, and in other important
official dealings. simplicity of purpose
that was transparent, \ fidelity to duty
that was constant and unswerving, and
An enlarged understanding that enabled
him 10 comprehend the needs OF the city,
state and nation. and a practical ability
that enabled him 10 meet those needs
by the best methods.
lie WAS possessed of a broad and gem
erous public spirit was n friend of good
government and OF our public school, IA
vored public improvements and desired
the honor and the true prosperity OF the
people.
In private and social life Mr. Eames
displayed uncommon cheerfulness. kind
ness and even sweetness OF disposition
and urbanity OF manners. though in all
matters Of conscience with inhexible
strictness and firmness
He was most happy in his family re-
lations. with kind and watchful devo-
tion 10 the interests of those committed
To his love and care
Deep and very legible traces OF his in
fucnce has he left behind him upon the
minds and hearts OF those whom he
served in this city and elsewhere. an in
hucnce that has contributed. under God
10 enlighten, elevate. purify and bless. BY
his departure voice an influence an
example has been removed from the
church and society. which. i'm these times
OF spiritual dcarth and poverty. cannot
remembrance OF many who are COM
forted. upheld and blessed by his good
example In faithful service for God and
humanity.
Death has made no breach
IN love and sympathy. in hope and trust /:
No outward sign or sound our ears can
reach.
But there's an inward. spiritual speech
That grects MS still, though mortal tongue
And bids, us do the work that he laid
down"
Mr.. G.. w. Smith and Mr.. j. r. c. Farm
ham. were elected TO membership
After rxtenutng "a vote OF thanks 10
Rev. Dr. Nose for his admira BILE address
tho assoCia ton adjourned.