James McMillan: Late a Senator from MichiganU.S. Government Printing Office, 1903 - 146 páginas |
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... true , however , that the value of a human life is deter- mined not by . years but by deeds , then the sixty - four years of his life were all that could be desired , and filled to the full the measure of human ambition . They were ...
... true , however , that the value of a human life is deter- mined not by . years but by deeds , then the sixty - four years of his life were all that could be desired , and filled to the full the measure of human ambition . They were ...
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... true occasion true , O fall'n at length that tower of strength Which stood four - square to all the winds that blew ! But on such an occasion speech is impotent . Nothing can measure his high character but heaven ; No monument set off ...
... true occasion true , O fall'n at length that tower of strength Which stood four - square to all the winds that blew ! But on such an occasion speech is impotent . Nothing can measure his high character but heaven ; No monument set off ...
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... true . His friends knew well that , whether absent or present , no disparaging suggestion would come from him , nor was he ever found wanting in fidelity and zeal on their behalf when occasion required . In his home he was unexcelled in ...
... true . His friends knew well that , whether absent or present , no disparaging suggestion would come from him , nor was he ever found wanting in fidelity and zeal on their behalf when occasion required . In his home he was unexcelled in ...
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... true measure of the dignity of a Senator of the United States , and no breadth or depth of learning or wisdom with which men may be endowed will reach beyond the scope of the demands of that great office . In statesmanship and ...
... true measure of the dignity of a Senator of the United States , and no breadth or depth of learning or wisdom with which men may be endowed will reach beyond the scope of the demands of that great office . In statesmanship and ...
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... true fountain springs of the legitimate government of mankind . When this vast and varied aggregation of mental , moral , and civil forces is analyzed and the strength of each fiber is accounted for in the great result , the House of ...
... true fountain springs of the legitimate government of mankind . When this vast and varied aggregation of mental , moral , and civil forces is analyzed and the strength of each fiber is accounted for in the great result , the House of ...
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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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Página 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.
Página 40 - On that best portion of a good man's life, — His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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...