Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-07-02
On motion Of Mr.. Chambers,


In the House Of Representatives, after the jour-
nal of the proceedings was read
MIR. Howard Of Maryland, rose and thus ad-
dressed the House:
Mr.. Speaker: 1t has devolved upon me to COM
municate to the House, the decease OF GEORGE E.
MITCHELL, one of the Representatives for the
State of MARYLAND. The infirm state Of health
in which ne had been for a long time past, must
have been apparent to every one, until at length,
the struggles between naturally robust consti-
tuition, and an inveterate disease, are over, have
terminated in his decease, and he now sleeps with
! his fathers. II is but short time since We were
called on to pay the last melancholy tribute OF
respect, and to follow to the tomb the remains of
one of our body, who was suddenly cut Oft in the
meridian of his usefulness, and now, we find our
ranks again broken. These events force one re-
Election on my mind, which l crave leave to
express. Whilst in the Performance OF our du-
ties, we are prescribing laws for others, we ind
ourselves the subjects of system OF other
laws, which we had no share in enactlng.--
Sir, there ia no Republic in the government OF
the Universe; and vet how absolute il the neces-
sity, how absolute the obligation, OF obedience to
the Deity, who, in his wisdom, has framed that
code. will not attempt now, or here, to pour.
tray the life or character of the deceased. The
spontaneous Offer on the part of the military au.
thorties Of the city, 10 join in such testimonial
of respect as the House may order, sufficiently
demonstrates, that the name Of MITCHELL is IN
scribed on the rolls of Fame. Whilst in the ser
vice of his country, during the recent war, his
brilliant defence Of the Fort of Oswego, with
which he was entrusted, won the applause due
to successful valor: returning from his military
career, and embarking in all the turmoils OF po-
litcal life, he brought into this House frank
ness of department, unobtrusive efficiency, and
such steady judgment, that may with perfect
safety assert that he won the friendship OF those
who knew him well. and obtained respect from
all. Let US Withdraw awhile from the cares
which surround US here, and unite in paying the
| last tribute of respect to his memory. In order
that we may do so, ] submit to you the following
resolutions:
Resolyed, That the Members of this House
will attend the funeral of the late GEO. E. NIT
cHELL, at O'Clock, p. NJ.
That a Committee he appointed TO take order
for experimenting the funeral Of GEORGE E.
MITCHELL, deceased, late member OF this
House, from the State of Maryland.
That the members of this House will testify
their respect for his memory by wearing Grape,
sc.
r.. Ii was then ordered that a Message be sent TO
the senate to notify to them the death OF Mr. NJ,
aud the hour that his funeral would take place.
Messrs. Howard, Thompson of Geo. Blair OF
S. c., Alexander, Carson, Dearborn, and Ward,
were named as the Committee.
After which, the House adjourned.
The House Of Representatives, on Saturday,
by vote of 100 to IS. refused TO postpone the
Bank Question until the next session. The
House also refused. by vote of il2 to y, to
commit the Bank Bill to o Committee of the
Whole; but proceeded to consider it forthwith.
The subject of a Quarantine for the District was,
on motion of Mr.. DoDDRIDGE, referred to the
! Committee on the District OF Columbia. The
joint resolution requesting the President to
recommend day for Fasting, Humiliation and
| PRAYER, was. after considerable opposition, or
dered BY large majority to be read third time.
| The Senate was principally engaged IN con-
sidering the subject of the Public Lands.
MARRIED..
On the Goth ult by the Rev. Mr.. Mccormick,