SENATOR GRAHAM.
The resolutions should be unanimously adopted Our late Governor presented a striking example of the fact that education is not necessary that a man may be useful and honest. His life does not differ from that of most of our prominent men and rulers in that he had his birth in obscurity and poverty, and, when a man in such adversity, even without an education, can aspire to and attain the highest positions in the gift of the people, more than ever do we appreciate the privileges of this, the best government which God favors with His Heavenly sunshine, where virtue and industry point the road to success, and where honesty is the only title of honor tolerated by our people. I do not desire to enter upon a lengthy eulogy. Words will not add to nor detract from the character of one well known to us all. I had the benefit of a personal acquaintance with His Excellency. I found him to be a man largely gifted with that which is so often wanting in the character of many men, and that was mercy toward the weak and fallen. I can truly say that he was an honest man, a faithful officer and an eminent citizen, and this is the end of eulogy.
