_Resolved_, That the business of the House be now suspended, that
opportunity be given for tributes to the memory of Hon. WILLIAM
HENRY FITZHUGH LEE, late a Representative from the State of
Virginia.

_Resolved_, As a further mark of respect to the memory of the
deceased, and in recognition of his eminent ability and
distinguished public services, that the House, at the conclusion of
these memorial proceedings, shall stand adjourned.

_Resolved_, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the
Senate.

The resolutions were adopted.




ADDRESS OF MR. MEREDITH, OF VIRGINIA.


Mr. SPEAKER: This day having been set apart for the purpose of paying a
last tribute to the memory of one who so lately was a loved and honored
member of this House, I shall, in the brief remarks which I propose to
make, attempt nothing but a plain and truthful narrative of some of the
characteristics and public services of a Christian gentleman, who in my
judgment measured fully up to that standard which makes man the noblest
work of God.

On the 15th day of October, 1891, at Ravensworth, his beautiful home in