Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-06

MIR Hendricks moved to amend the bill by inserting
an appropriation for removing obstruction in the
cided in the nega,ive--yeas 10, nays 24 ''' a'-
Mr. King of Alabama, moved to amend the bill by
inserting an appropriation of 81 900 for the examination
oil Dog river bar, in the bay of Mobile; which
gatived.
mr. King moved amend the bill by striking on, all
the specific surveys and asked the yeas nays which
were ordered.
The question then taken and decided as follows
lcaS--Nlessrs Black, Calhoun, Hill, King of Ala
King, of Ga, Leigh, Manguni Preston Rives Robin.
son, Walker, Whts-l2.
Nays-Messrs. Benton, Clayton, Davis, Ewing, of H.
lInos, Ewing, Of Ohio, Goldsborough Hendricks Kent
Knight, Linn, Naudain, Nicholas Porter, Prcntiss Rob-
bins, Southland, Swift, ranladge, Upton, Tomnson,
Wall-22
The bill was then reported, and the ame nd nents be-
ing concurred in the bill ordered be engrossed
and read third time.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of
with closed doors,
The Senate adjourned
Tuesdays-May 3, 1896.
IN SENATE.
message was received from the House of Repre-
sentatives, announcing the death of the Hon Richard
Manning Representative from the State OF South Ca
rolina.
The message having been read,
MIR. Preston rose, aud addressed the Senate in sinh
stance, as follows:
Mr. President The message Just read imposes upcu
me the customary duty of moving The usual
ny of respect TO the memory my deceased colleague
the Hon. RICHARD j. MAsNISo, Of the House of Re.
representatives.; and never sir, has such official act
been performed with deeper emotions than those under
whose melancholy influence rise this OCCASION
II is not fit that should ob,rudc my private priefs
upon the Senate, although am well assured that its
kindness would extend some indulgence Il friendship
of most intimate character which, commencing in col
ege companionshp has been unmpaired by chances
and changes OF lie, aud undimnished even by party
spirit, whose repusiVe energy often breaks asunder
the strongest bonds Of affection For although, sir il
has happened that haze been much and Iong on.
posed in politics. and although have had much occasion
to feel the adverse influence of his high character there
Is not That man who loved him living, mourned him
He wls indeed, MIR. President of very noble nature
Endowed with all high and generous qualities; cool bold
just Pauent ana resolute; magnanmous in his whole
tone OF feeling aud ehor OF thoughts totally exempt from
all sordid selfish OF that prompt and pa
turnl Impulse educated into princple unflnchng the
performance of duty, bat kind in his nature TO be
STERN scruPnous in selEreguation, but generously
dugen to others. His father distng ushcd soldier OF
the Revolution deeply inscribed upon his charac
ter the i@press of that heroic period Honor courage
and devotion to country were hereditary and native to
him; and these manly virtues soitened and made
amabc by the kindest affections oftle heart while over
his whole character presided xaed and vent piey
For many years, in varioas ways he received disn-
guisEsd testimonials ofthe affection and confidence Of
his native State. He served frequently in either braach
ofthe Legislature. Governor and, at length Repre-.
sentative III Congress
In the prime of le and in the vigor of manhood he
has died, he lved-in the midst fhis duties Never
Mr. President have the hOnors of the Senate been
worlhily bestowed than upon the memory of Richard
Manning for which iHSoke them, by offering the fol-
lowing resolution:
The usual resolution Grape on the lcl ara for
thirty days, was then adopted
On motion OF Mr.. Preston additional iestnion
ofrespect for the memory Of the deceased
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House called to order at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
pursuant to resolution passed some days since.
Aller the journal of Friday had been read
Mr.. Pincknry rose, aad addressed the House TO the
following effect MIR. Speaker Often as Death has al
ready been amongst this session. he has again enter
ed within these walls and taken another and one of the
most exceert members, of this honorable body Yes
Death has again been amongst as; and il is in con
sequence OF of those sudden and awful dispensations
OF Divine Providence to which, however painfully we
may feel hein il is duty to submit that | now rise
to announce to this House the deccase of my late ho
norcd and lamented colleague RICHARD j. MASNtSo
lie left this city Friday last, d visit PhiIadelphia
and died, as am informed, at that place, on Sunday
ii s, W "SHon'inage' PF'uucse 10y tue tupiufe OF
Snon- vessel IN his Lungs Surely If ever there
event which could teach what poor shadows we
are, and what shadows pursue, this is one which
should impress that lesson deeply our minds
But few days ago he here, in his place npon
this floor in the pride of intellect vgor of manhood
mingling freely with his fellow me nibers paftakino
the and honors of legislation and discareinp tile
high duties Of representative Of the People in the coun
ellis of the nation. Now lac is Numbered with the silent
dead know that il is customary, upon occasions OF
this kind to deliver euoges upon the characters of de-
parted members. But shall make such attempt up
on the present occasion could not do justice 10 such
character as his To say that lac Of sound
judgment and extensive informaon--a gentleman i'm
the ssctest sgniGcation Of the lerma of sterling
honor and inlegrya de voted busba ender
patentpnre and freproachabe in all tho relations Of
beall this Is true, perfectly true and yet conveys
but poor idea Of the beautiful cluster OF noble and es
Unable qualities that concentred in him. He was
more than all this. lie was, emphacaiy, patriot
who discharged all his duties to his couary with ardor
and fidelity; and he sincere and consistent Chris
tan who adorned the doctrine Of his Lord aud Saviour
lie died. like patriot in The service OF his country and
his life as christian that he now reposing
III the bosom Of his Gud
AS an evidence Of the high estimation in which he
was held by tire people Of his native State il will suf
nee to observe that be repeatedly elected to the fe
glslaturc OF South Carolina, unanimously chosen
Governor Of that State and twice elevated to scat in
Congrcss In times Of the btteTest party contention in
South Carolina, he retained tho unqualified respect of
MS political opponents do believe he had a perso
nal enemy But at bis talents, ali his virtues al bis
from lhc grasp Of the destroyer lie gonegonc from
me, whom he honorcd with his frienJslhp-gOne from
this House, which he adorned by his virtues Ills place
here VII know him Be cannot listen to The
poor tribute throw upon his tomb lie cannot witness
The deep and respectful sympathy manifested by this
nofabc body No SIR, he Is gone; and al that
30 ~ 10 lament his loss and initiate his virtues aud pay
10 his memory the unayailing honors Of the dead
now beg leave 10 offer the following resolutions for
adoption by the House
Rss0iUed unanimousiy That this House has receiv
ed with deep regret the melancholy intelligence Of the
death of the Hon Richard }. Manning. Representative
from the State Of South Carolina.
Resoired unanimously, That this House tender the
expression Of their sympathy 70 the relatives Of the de-
ceased upon this mOurDfu event and in testimony Of
regret for his loss and respect for his memory the
beIs will wear Grape Che len arm for thirty days
The RESOLUTIONS having been unanimously adopted,