Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate.
Mr. Barbour. Mr. President, I offer the resolutions which I send to the desk.
The Vice-president. The resolutions will be read.
The resolutions were read, as follows:
Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Hon. William H.F. Lee, late a Representative from the State of Virginia.
Resolved, That the business of the Senate be now suspended, in order that fitting tribute may be paid to his memory.
Resolved, That as an additional mark of respect the Senate shall, at the conclusion of these ceremonies, adjourn.