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Charles Beardsley
Des Moines County
In Memoriam … of … Hon. Charles Beardsley,
Senator 9th District, 1870-74.
Editor War Records, 1878.
Fourth Auditor-Treasury, 1878-85.
Appointed Auditor of State, 1886.
Inspector of Oils, 1888-90.
Who Died at Burlington, Iowa,
December 29, 1896.
These Resolutions Adopted
By His Colleagues,
… March 29, 1897 …
Senator 9th District, 1870-74.
Editor War Records, 1878.
Fourth Auditor-Treasury, 1878-85.
Appointed Auditor of State, 1886.
Inspector of Oils, 1888-90.
Who Died at Burlington, Iowa,
December 29, 1896.
These Resolutions Adopted
By His Colleagues,
… March 29, 1897 …
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF HON. CHARLES BEARDSLEY.
Senator Harper, from committee on resolutions on the death of Dr. Charles Beardsley, presented the following resolutions and moved their adoption by a rising vote, and as a further mark of esteem for the memory of an honored citizen that this body stand adjourned until 11 o’clock.
Since the last session of this Senate and General Assembly, one of its former distinguished members and leaders has closed his earthly career and joined the silent majority.
A short time since the news flashed over the State and over the nation that Dr. Charles Beardsley, of Burlington, Iowa, was no longer among the living.
For nearly half a century his voice was heard in the councils of the State and nation, and he stood conspicuous among those whose hands were on the helm, guiding the ship of state in safety on its onward course.
The world will ever admire its leaders—the great and masterful spirits who not only see the trend of human affairs, but are brave and fearless in guiding them toward the goal of honor and justice and the accomplishment of the greatest good to mankind; and when such leaders fall down in death, we involuntarily halt in our march and are startled, as when the voice of the thunder breaks the stillness of the night, or the meteors fall down from among the stars.
Dr. Beardsley not only stood in the front rank of his profession as physician and surgeon, not only in the front rank as political leader and statesman, but in all the varied relations of life; in all the honorable positions of public trust which he filled, he manifested such integrity and honor; he was so courteous and kind and charitable toward all, that his career furnished a grand example for the present and oncoming generations of mankind to imitate.
It is only natural that such a man, with such abilities united with most attractive personal qualities and presence should enjoy the love of his countrymen, and be the recipient of office and honor to the latest hour of his life. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate, in whose deliberations in the past, his voice was so often heard in eloquent advocacy of the right, and fearless denunciation of the wrong, gladly offers this tribute to his worth, this garland of words and thoughts to his memory, and may they be an inspiration to those who follow him and us in the councils of this Senate chamber, to pure and lofty patriotism and statesmanship, to the end that the glory and honor of the State may be forever perpetuated.
Resolved, That this preamble and resolution in memory of the late Dr. Charles Beardsley be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and a copy of the same be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to his surviving wife and children.
T. G. HARPER,
L. A. ELLIS,
W. H. BERRY.
Senator Harper, from committee on resolutions on the death of Dr. Charles Beardsley, presented the following resolutions and moved their adoption by a rising vote, and as a further mark of esteem for the memory of an honored citizen that this body stand adjourned until 11 o’clock.
Since the last session of this Senate and General Assembly, one of its former distinguished members and leaders has closed his earthly career and joined the silent majority.
A short time since the news flashed over the State and over the nation that Dr. Charles Beardsley, of Burlington, Iowa, was no longer among the living.
For nearly half a century his voice was heard in the councils of the State and nation, and he stood conspicuous among those whose hands were on the helm, guiding the ship of state in safety on its onward course.
The world will ever admire its leaders—the great and masterful spirits who not only see the trend of human affairs, but are brave and fearless in guiding them toward the goal of honor and justice and the accomplishment of the greatest good to mankind; and when such leaders fall down in death, we involuntarily halt in our march and are startled, as when the voice of the thunder breaks the stillness of the night, or the meteors fall down from among the stars.
Dr. Beardsley not only stood in the front rank of his profession as physician and surgeon, not only in the front rank as political leader and statesman, but in all the varied relations of life; in all the honorable positions of public trust which he filled, he manifested such integrity and honor; he was so courteous and kind and charitable toward all, that his career furnished a grand example for the present and oncoming generations of mankind to imitate.
It is only natural that such a man, with such abilities united with most attractive personal qualities and presence should enjoy the love of his countrymen, and be the recipient of office and honor to the latest hour of his life. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate, in whose deliberations in the past, his voice was so often heard in eloquent advocacy of the right, and fearless denunciation of the wrong, gladly offers this tribute to his worth, this garland of words and thoughts to his memory, and may they be an inspiration to those who follow him and us in the councils of this Senate chamber, to pure and lofty patriotism and statesmanship, to the end that the glory and honor of the State may be forever perpetuated.
Resolved, That this preamble and resolution in memory of the late Dr. Charles Beardsley be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and a copy of the same be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to his surviving wife and children.
T. G. HARPER,
L. A. ELLIS,
W. H. BERRY.