Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of William J. Sewell; (Late a Senator from New Jersey)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903. Excerpt: ... Proceedings In The House. January 6, 1902. The House met at 12 o'clock m. The chaplain, Rev. Henry N. Couden, D. D., offered the following prayer: We come to Thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, because we believe in Thee as a faithful friend, a wise counselor, and a trustworthy guide, and because we know that in our weakness we need Thy counsel and Thy guiding hand in all the affairs of life. We bless Thee for the season that has just passed, with its hallowed associations and its farreaching lessons, the home gatherings, their pleasures and joys; and we thank Thee that Thou hast brought us together again in health and strength. And, that the great problems that shall come before this House may be ably and efficiently disposed of, give to these, Thy servants, clear minds, high resolves, and lofty endeavors, that they may prove themselves worthy of the confidence reposed in them by a great people whom they represent. Since we last met death has entered into the Congressional family and taken from it a wise and faithful statesman, whose character has left its impress upon those who knew him and upon the nation he served. Comfort, we beseech Thee, the stricken family and bereaved friends with the blessed hope of immortality, and Thine shall be the praise through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. DeATH OF SeNATOR Sewell, OF New JeRSeY. Mr. Loudenslager. Mr. Speaker, it becomes my painful duty to announce to this House the death of that distinguished 63 citizen, soldier, and statesman, Senator W1ll1am J. Sewell, of the State of New Jersey. His death occurred last Friday a week, at his home, about 9 o'clock in the morning. For months he had heroically struggled against disease, which finally proved too strong for his constitution to longer resist, and he passed...