Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 June 1889 — COL. BRICE AT THE HELM. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

COL. BRICE AT THE HELM.

TO SUCCEED CHAIRMAN WILLIAM H. BARN CM. The Manager of the Last Democratic Campaign Elected Chairman of the National Committee—Appropriate Resolution* Regarding Barnum and Dawson. [New York special.] The members of the National Democratic Committee, who were called to New York for the purpose of electing a Chairman to fill the place made vaoact by the‘death of William H. Barnum. met in the Fifth Avenue Hotel on the 12th inst B. B. Smalley was proxy for Erskine M. Phelps, the Illinois member. The meeting was private. B. P. Sheerin. the Secretary of the committee. called the meeting to order. Henry G. McHenry, who has served steadily on the committee since 1868. and is the oldest member,, nominated Calvin 8. Price for Chairman. The nomination was seconded

by A. P. Gorman, who said that the committee honored ltselt in choosing Mr. Brice for Chairman. The vote was taken by States, and Mr. Brice was unanimously elected. In nocepting the offloe Mr. Brice said lie would be loss than human if he failed to appreciate the great honor which had been conferred upon him. He considered it not only as a personal honor, but as an indorsement of nls work as Chairman of the last National Campaign Committee. He pledged himßelt to serve the Democratic party with unswerving loyalty. Carlos French, Mr. Barnum’s successor as National Committeeman from Connecticut, then introduced a set of resolutions regarding the death of his predecessor. In doing so he eulogized the deceased as u citizen and statesman, and for his fidelity, liberality, sound judgment and tireless energy. Henator Gorman followed in a lengthy speech, touching upon the oareer of the departed leader and lauding his sterling qualities. The resolutions, whioh [were as follows, were adopted unanimously: Resolved, That, on behalf of the Demoorats of the United States, the members of this committee express their profound regret that the dFatb of William H. Bnrnum has deprived the country of an eminent citizen and the Democratic party of an illustrious servant, to whom were committed the most Important executive duties of its organization during more than eleven years. Elected to the Chairmanship of the National Democratic Committee at the meeting held atWashington In May, 1877, Senator Barnum continuously held that Important trust until his death, on the 30th day of April, 1889, His impartiality, tireless energy, liberality, sound judgment, rare knowledge of men, and acute penetration into the causes of political results marked him as one of the most competent as well as most devoted of party managers. To his fidelity to official duty the people of the Htate of Connecticut and of the country, and particularly those who were his colleagues in Congress, unanimously bear witness. Respect, lug his great merits as a private citizen and man of affairs there is universal concurrence among a very wide circle of associates and friends, including many to whom his business enterprises furnished employment. Resolved, That, by those who were his companions in this committee, Senator Barnum’s death is felt with a keen sense of loss—akin to tliat experienced by inemt>ers of a family deprived of its head. Wo know better than others can the full measure of the devotion with whlcb he consecrated himself to the service of the Democratic party for the sake of good and honest American government. We are familiar with the courage that nodifficulties could daunt, the energy which no opposition oonld overcome, and the fertility of resource that was never lacking in any emergency. His memory will be cherished among us, and the record of his distinguished services will be transmitted to our successors as a model of patriotic self-sacrifice and well-directed devotion to the great Democratic cause. | Resolved, That the resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and copies sent to the family of the deceased. The following is a copy of the resolution adopted in memory of Capt. F. W. Dawson: Resolved, That Captain F. W. Dawson, member of this committee for the State of South Carolina, was looked up to by his associates for many years of companionship in that zealous and intelligent discharge of duty which was characteristic’ of his earnest disposition and bright mind. The deplorable calamity that cut short a career already rich fn performance, but with promise of yet more brilliant results from ripened experience, has been deplored by ail good citizens of this State, by hosts of friends throughout the country, and by members of the journalistic profession, of which he was an ornament. Gifted with a rare charm of amiability and gentleness in manners, he on several occasions displayed the highest personal courage and endurance. He was morally as well as physically among the braveßt of the brave. We condole with those whom his untimely death has most sorely afflicted, and with his fellowcitizens generally on the loss of so gallant a gentleman, so firm a Democrat, and so excellent a citizen. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and copies sent to families of deceased. Delegate McHenry, who said that he came here by the way of Washington, said to a reporter: I was amused to see the crowd of Kentuckians who were patiently waiting in the capital for the platter to come their way. Many of them have been here since March, and President Harrison has done nothing for them yet. The only appointments he has made have been a lot of postmasters. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction among the Republicans of Kentucky, but the Democrats have had nothing’ to complain of so far. I think Cleveland did a good thing in settling down in this city, for it will bring him in contact with the strong men of the State.” None of the committee cared to look so far ahead as 1892, and all were loath to indulge in prognostications. CoL J. G. Prather, of Missouri, declared himself in favor of fighting the next big battle on the same platform ns that on which the last was fought: “So far as I can see," he said, “the Republicans are not making much headway in the favor of the people, while our last defeat is apt to be a benefit to us. The feeling in my State is largely in favor of having Mr. Cleveland renominated.” William Steinway said that he thought the chances of Democratic success in 1892 were very good. J. H. Rice, of Indiana, said that he was with the Democratic party Independent of its platform.

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CALVIN S. BRICE.