James McMillan: Late a Senator from MichiganU.S. Government Printing Office, 1903 - 146 pages |
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... respect to the memory of the deceased the Senate do now adjourn . The resolutions were considered by unanimous consent , and unanimously agreed to ; and ( at 12 o'clock and 14 minutes p . m . ) the Senate adjourned until to - morrow ...
... respect to the memory of the deceased the Senate do now adjourn . The resolutions were considered by unanimous consent , and unanimously agreed to ; and ( at 12 o'clock and 14 minutes p . m . ) the Senate adjourned until to - morrow ...
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... respect to the memory of the deceased the business of the Senate be now suspended to enable his associates to pay proper tribute to his high character and distinguished public services . Resolved , That the Secretary communicate these ...
... respect to the memory of the deceased the business of the Senate be now suspended to enable his associates to pay proper tribute to his high character and distinguished public services . Resolved , That the Secretary communicate these ...
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... respect of the community in which he lived , and became a recognized factor in the industrial affairs of the Province . Identified with the construction of her railways , the establishment and management of banks , and other indus ...
... respect of the community in which he lived , and became a recognized factor in the industrial affairs of the Province . Identified with the construction of her railways , the establishment and management of banks , and other indus ...
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... respects its varied produc- tions and their distribution , as well as of the great currents of trade , both internal and external . These qualities soon became known to his colleagues by association in the com- mittee room and on the ...
... respects its varied produc- tions and their distribution , as well as of the great currents of trade , both internal and external . These qualities soon became known to his colleagues by association in the com- mittee room and on the ...
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... respecting such measures had great weight . But upon that committee , as upon every other , his vision was wide enough to include the material interests of the whole country , and he favored making appropriations in aid of our commerce ...
... respecting such measures had great weight . But upon that committee , as upon every other , his vision was wide enough to include the material interests of the whole country , and he favored making appropriations in aid of our commerce ...
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ability achieved active ADDRESS adjourned admiration adopted country ambition American associates battle battle of Chancellorsville beautiful became body born brevet capital career chairman character citizen city of Washington civil colleague command confidence Congress conspicuous courage death deceased deeds Detroit devotion distinguished District of Columbia duty earnest elected enterprises esteem faithful fortune friends friendship gave heart honor House industry influence inspiration interests JAMES MCMILLAN Jersey Jersey Brigade judgment knew labor late Senator legislation lived major-general manhood mark of respect measure medal of honor memory ment Michigan Michigan Car Company Military Affairs mind mourn nation never noble party patriotism political possessed President PRESIDENT pro tempore qualities railroad railway reelected Republican resolutions Resolved Senator MCMILLAN Senator SEWELL SEWELL'S soldier SPEAKER pro tempore statesman success tion to-day tribute unanimous United States Senate WILLIAM WILLIAM JOYCE SEWELL words Zachariah Chandler
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Page 59 - The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years ; But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
Page 40 - On that best portion of a good man's life, — His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love.
Page 141 - Nor blame I Death, because he bare The use of virtue out of earth ; I know transplanted human worth Will bloom to profit, otherwhere.
Page 9 - Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives, and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative the Senate do now adjourn.
Page 53 - Justice, Sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together. Wherever her temple stands, and so long as it is duly honored, there is a foundation for social security, general happiness, and the improvement and progress of our race.
Page 141 - I wage not any feud with Death For changes wrought on form and face; No lower life that earth's embrace May breed with him, can fright my faith. Eternal process moving on, From state to state the spirit walks; And these are but the shatter'd stalks, Or ruin'd chrysalis of one.
Page 41 - Administration shall be subject to review, on appeal, by such administrator. "SEC. 3. All property the title of which now stands in the name of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers is hereby transferred to and the title thereof vested in the United States.
Page 108 - For talents mourn, untimely lost, When best employ'd, and wanted most ; Mourn genius high, and lore profound, And wit that loved to play, not wound ; And all the reasoning powers divine, To penetmte, resolve, combine ; And feelings keen, and fancy's glow,— They sleep with him who sleeps below...
Page 65 - Secretary communicate a copy of these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the Senate do now adjourn.
Page 38 - And so the curtain falls; and the strong Walter Scott is with us no more. A possession from him does remain ; widely scattered; yet attainable; not inconsiderable. It can be said of him, When he departed, he took a Man's life along with him. No sounder piece of British manhood was put together in that eighteenth century of Time. Alas, his fine Scotch face, with its shaggy honesty, sagacity and goodness, when we saw it latterly on the Edinburgh streets, was all worn with care, the joy all fled from...